Milton Keynes Sinfonia: Conducting Opportunity

Milton Keynes Sinfonia: Conducting Opportunity

Applications are invited for guest conductors to direct a concert from January 2026.

Milton Keynes Sinfonia is comprised of talented players from the region, with music teachers and outstanding amateurs forming the orchestra. Currently, we have a membership of around 60.  The orchestra was established in 1971 and has been growing in strength under our long-term conductor, David Knight, who has been with the orchestra for over 30 years.

The orchestra gives 4 concerts a year, with an additional family Christmas concert biannually. Our large-scale concerts usually have 8-11 rehearsals, while our May chamber concert typically has 3 rehearsals. All our concerts over the last two years have sold out! The repertoire for the forthcoming season can be found on our website: https://mksinfonia.org.uk. 

We rehearse on a Thursday evening at a beautiful theatre, The Chrysalis Theatre, Willen, Milton Keynes, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Since our founding over 50 years ago, we have performed most of the great repertoire from symphonies to concertos by composers of the Baroque and Classical periods, right up to today’s exciting composers.

We are seeking skilled, ambitious, and motivating conductors to continue our exciting journey. Auditions will be held and up to three chosen to conduct either 4th July 2026, or one of the following in the 26-27 season: 28th November 2026, 13th March 2027, or 3rd July 2027.

The proposed fees are £80 per rehearsal and £400 for the concert day. Conductors are self-employed and responsible for their own NI and tax.

A CV and covering letter of application are required and should be emailed to: chair@mksinfonia.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is 31st October 2025.