Conductor/Music Director

We're looking for experienced, inspiring conductors to lead our orchestra (Tuesdays) and our choir (Thursdays) from April 2026, when we start rehearsals for Haydn's The Creation (concert in June 2026).  

You can apply to conduct one or both of these central London ensembles. Please confirm your preference in your application.

We are a friendly, high-standard amateur group made up of lawyers and non-lawyers, performing five concerts a year.

The ideal candidate is likely to have post-graduate training in orchestral and/or choral conducting.

To apply, please email a CV and short cover letter to ssadoughi@gmail.com. Please include an outline of how you would see the role developing, and an indication of your anticipated fees.

Application deadline - Saturday, 1st November.

Please see the attached for further details about the role, and www.lawyersmusic.org.uk for more information about us.

https://lawyersmusic.org.uk/

This position arises from the impending retirement of our founder and musical director Brian Humpherson MBE, in June 2026.

We are looking to appoint an individual who is able to maintain and extend the existing high standard of performance of the band; to help attract new players; and to assist our committee in raising the profile of the band within the local area.

Potential candidates should have wide experience of conducting Wind Bands, and be able to use this experience and their expert musical knowledge to guide and inspire our musicians during the rehearsal process.

Repertoire: classical/romantic

Di Voci Women’s Choir, Altrincham, wishes to appoint a new Musical Director to take up the post in 2026.

Di Voci is a choir of 40+ women from all backgrounds, most (but not all) of whom read music. We rehearse on a Monday from 7.15pm to 9.15pm during school term times.

Antrim Choral society wishes to appoint a new Conductor/Musical director to start in January 2026 in a paid role.

Founded in 1975, Antrim Choral Society is a SATB choir of around 40 singers who rehearse on Tuesday evenings in Parkhall Integrated College in Antrim.

Musyck Anon is an a cappella SATB group singing early music to music of the present day. We sometimes perform in 17th century costume.

The choir was established in 1981, and since then have raised several thousand pounds for a variety of charities.

We are based in Evesham, Worcs.,  and are currently 12 singers in number. We rehearse weekly, and usually give about five performances a year.

We look forward to welcoming a new musical director who will inspire us to improve our singing ability, and expand our repetoire.

Dartmouth Orchestra is looking to appoint a new Music Director and Conductor when our dynamic and talented MD Tim Pithers moves away from Devon in December. We are a small but ambitious amateur chamber orchestra, based in Dartmouth and rehearsing in Totnes. Players travel from across the South Hams and beyond.  The orchestra is a registered charity (1085224), and we are keen to take our music to new venues and new audiences while supporting local charities through our music. The orchestra is keen to encourage young musicians and to offer them opportunities to join in at a level with which they feel comfortable, and which will help them to develop their skills, for example with open rehearsals. The orchestra  performs three or four major classical concerts a year.

Thornbury Choral Society (TCS) are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Musical Director and Conductor for September 2026 following the retirement of our current conductor Dr. Steven Kings after 21 years with the choir.

The Choir with No Name London - Choir Director (Freelance)

Are you a dynamic musical leader who understands how singing builds genuine community? The Choir with No Name is seeking a passionate Choir Director to lead our London choir from January 2026. We create joyful singing communities with people experiencing homelessness and marginalisation, building safe spaces where musical excellence and human connection go hand-in-hand.