Accompanist

Gotherington Singers, a well-established choir of female singers, is seeking to appoint an Accompanist/Deputy Musical Director to start in September 2021. We are looking for an experienced, committed, and enthusiastic accompanist to work with our Musical Director to take this friendly choir forward.

Please contact the Chairman for further information and job description.

Marlow Gospel Choir is looking for a new accompanist from April 2021.  Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings, currently on Zoom. Full information is at www.marlowgospelchoir.com/work-with-us 

Please apply with CV, short covering letter and any video links to recent performances or rehearsals. 

ACCOMPANIST AND ASSISTANT MUSICAL DIRECTOR - STROUD CHORAL SOCIETY

Stroud Choral Society in Gloucestershire seeks an Accompanist from September 2020, in succession to Simon Bell, who has been appointed as the new Musical Director of the choir.

Bath Choral Society are looking for an Accompanist

This vacancy has now been filled. 

Bath Choral Society, an auditioned choir established in 1887, are looking for a new accompanist. The main function of the role is to play for Wednesday evening rehearsals, assisting the Musical Director in preparing the choir for performances. A suitable candidate may also as the need arises, be invited to play for concerts and to take rehearsals. A high level of pianistic skill is required, and a strong awareness of the musical needs of a choir.

Principal Duties

REQUIREMENTS

• Accompany and support the children’s choirs for one hour each Wednesday evening during the school year term - 4:45-5:45pm
• Support the SYV Choir Director during rehearsals and be prepared to join in if required
• Be available to accompany two annual evening performances in the all choir concerts (Dec/June) and prepared to support the SYV in any additional opportunities that may arise. (NB There are also dress rehearsals before concert)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

The Fellowship Singers of Shirley is a Community Choir based at St James’ Church House, Church Road, off the Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull. The choir rehearses on a Sunday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm but takes breaks for Christmas, Easter and over the Summer. The choir performs three concerts a year usually in March, June and at Christmas. The choir is of mixed ability but do perform music in four-part harmony. The type of music includes some classical, pop music, songs from the shows and folk songs.

Warton Show Chorus, a new group, require an accompanist with good sight-reading skills. This is a paid post and may be combined with accompanist to Lancashire Lads Gay Men's Chorus. The repertoire for both groups is songs from stage and screen and contemporary songs, so an interest in these areas would be advantageous.

Please request further details by email to showchorus.warton@gmail.com or phone Stewart on 07720 890076

We are seeking a talented accompanist for NYCOS Perth Boys Choir which rehearses on Tuesday evening at North Inch Community Campus. The accompanist supports all sections of the choir in an eclectic mix of music from contemporary Scottish composers and from around the world. Expenses may be available.

Barnt Green Choral Society, has about 60 members and was established in 1951.  We rehearse on Monday evenings, from 19.45 to 21.45, at Barnt Green Parish Centre and perform three main concerts a year, at least one with instrumentalists and professional soloists.    
We have a wide repertoire from Baroque and Renaissance music to oratorio, from opera choruses to folksongs and popular music from various times.  Our choir is not auditioned and has a good reputation in the area.

We are looking for an accompanist for our rehearsals (Tuesdays 7.30-9.30) and potentially our concerts (depending on repertoire). While we welcome applications from those at all stages in their careers, we are seeking an accompanist with the ability and skills needed to provide professional standards of performance in a choral setting to a large amateur choral society performing to high standard across a variety of repertoire. Competitive rates for rehearsals and concert fees. Rehearsal venue very accessible for public transport and within easy walking distance of Didcot Parkway.