Accompanist

The Stewkley Singers was established in 2006 and has, under the Musical Directorship of Jenny Morgan, grown to be an active and successful choral society based in North Buckinghamshire. The choir has a membership of around 60 and recent repertoire includes Haydn’s Nelson Mass, Brahms’ Requiem, Mozart’s Requiem and Orff’s Carmina Burana. We rehearse on Thursday evenings from September to June each year and perform two Christmas concerts (with piano accompaniment) and a Spring concert usually, but not exclusively, accompanied by an orchestra. Stewkley Singers is a friendly, sociable group and enjoys a “twinning” with a French choir, based in Alsace, who we hope to welcome to the UK again in June 2023. 

The Tan House Singers, a 34-voice SATB non-auditioned, friendly choir based just west of Gloucester, are seeking an experienced accompanist to start in September 2021. We perform two or three concerts a year and host an annual Come and Sing event, and our repertoire ranges from early music to modern. We are looking for good keyboard and sight-reading skills in an imaginative accompanist who knows how to support singers and assist the director in the development of the choir. We rehearse between 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm on Monday evenings during school terms, but if Covid safety measures are still in place in September, rehearsal times might be reduced. For more information please contact Sylvia Funston, Secretary, THS at waterscross@gmail.com.

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