SOUTHREPPS CHORALE (NORTH NORFOLK) SEEKS NEW MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Southrepps Chorale is a non-auditioned SATB choir, in Southrepps located mid-way between North Walsham and Cromer in North Norfolk. Founded in 2011 as a community project by current Musical Director, Stephen Richards, it continues to flourish with c. 55 members meeting in Southrepps Village Hall NR11 8NW each Tuesday evening from 7.30pm to 9.15pm.
The choir is formally constituted and run by chair and committee, in conjunction with the Musical Director who has full control over repertoire and artistic matters. The MD will be assisted by a professional piano accompanist.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
· Is an experienced choral conductor.
· Has a clear understanding of vocal technique (particularly with regard to the more mature voice).
· Has good communication skills and a sense of humour.
· Has an enthusiasm for and knowledge of music from multi genres.
· Appreciates that this choir is still a village-based community project that seeks to give an expressive and a collegial experience to all its members regardless of their individual music skill level.
· Is able to challenge the choir with new ideas and repertoire.
· Is keen to work in a collaborative manner with the choir and committee.
· Is able to develop the less-experienced while also engaging the more accomplished.
· Ideally, has contacts with other professional singers and instrumentalists.
· Has had some experience of working with instrumentalists.