Choir Accompanist

2 weeks ago

United Kingdom Association of British Choral Directors Full time

Cunninghame Choir is looking for a competent and enthusiastic piano accompanist to start from 30th August 2023.

Cunninghame Choir is a non-audition, mixed voice, community adult choir of approximately 25 singers. It presents two major concerts per year, accompanied by piano, organ, string quartet or similar ensemble, and may also perform a smaller local events. Our repertoire aims to include a variety of music with broad appeal to a diverse audience - from classical choral works to more contemporary styles, folk music, blues, gospel and more. Further information, including past concerts, can be found on the choir's website  

Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings

7.30 - 9.30pm at

Beith Community Centre, King's Road, Beith, North Ayrshire

Late August to mid-May - totalling 30 rehearsals, with occasional extra sessions, through term-time.

The successful candidate will:

- ideally have some experience of accompanying choirs, but this is not essential

- be able to prepare accompaniments to a high standard

- have excellent sight-reading and score-reading skills

- be able to improvise supportive accompaniments for vocal warm-ups

- be able to play single and multiple voice parts as well as full accompaniments

- accompany, where required, the choir for concert performances

For the right candidate, there may also be opportunities for solo piano concert performances, if desired.

The ability to assist in the production of voice part practice recordings to help with learning would be an advantage, but is not essential.

The Community Centre has a good quality upright piano that we use for rehearsals and on-site concerts.

Remuneration: £60 per 2 hour rehearsal and £250 per concert as required.

The accompanist will be self-employed.

Application letters plus a CV and, if possible, video footage of the applicant accompanying a choir or soloist should be sent to janetkbarr@yahoo.com by 19th May 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short interview and to accompany an ensemble of choir members on the evening of Wednesday 24th or 31st May 2023.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Accompanist

    2 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Association of British Choral Directors Full time

    The Northumbria Chamber Choir (formerly Sage Gateshead Chamber Choir) is looking for a new accompanist for our rehearsals. Our current and excellent accompanist, Josh McDade,will be moving on to pastures new at the end of the summer term, you can read about Josh’s experience accompanying the choir below. Our rehearsals are held on Mondays from 7-9pm at...

  • Thompson Memorial Seeks Part-time Organist/Accompanist

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Presbyphl Full time

    Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time Organist/Accompanist Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time Organist/Accompanist to play in the Worship services, including organ and piano accompaniment for hymns, special songs, and choral/special music throughout the year. Interested candidates should submit a resume,...

  • Musical Director The Hardynge Choir London

    4 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Association of British Choral Directors Full time

    A vacancy has arisen for the Musical Director of The Hardynge Choir, Harpenden, Herts, following the appointment of our present MD, Rufus Frowde, to be Artistic Director of the English Chamber Choir. It is anticipated that the new MD will start in September 2024. The Hardynge Choir is a friendly and enthusiastic, non-auditioned SATB choir of about 60...

  • Musical Director

    4 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Association of British Choral Directors Full time

    Musical Director North West Organisation: Fleetwood and District Choral Society Fleetwood and District Choral Society is seeking a new Musical Director to start in September 2024. We are a non-audition choir and deliver several quality performances annually. At present we have a membership of 40 and hold our rehearsals with an accompanist on Friday...

  • Graduate Musician

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Music Teacher Magazine Full time

    Graduate Musician (10-month Fixed Term Contract 29th August 2024 - 4th July 2025) The Graduate Musician should see their role in the context of whole-school achievement and as being crucial in improving the quality of education offered at Merchant Taylors’ School. The Graduate Musician will adhere to the standard expectations, commitments and duties as...

  • Graduate Musician

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Independent Schools'​ Bursars Association Full time

    Graduate Musician (10-month Fixed Term Contract, 29th August 2024 - 4th July 2025) The Opportunity Summary of the role: The principal purpose of the post is to assist with the day-to-day running of the Music Department. Whilst a large part of the role will be directed towards Co-Curricular music, there will also be academic and administrative tasks to...

  • Graduate Musician

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Independent Schools'​ Bursars Association Full time

    Graduate Musician (10-month Fixed Term Contract, 29th August 2024 - 4th July 2025) The Opportunity Summary of the role: The principal purpose of the post is to assist with the day-to-day running of the Music Department. Whilst a large part of the role will be directed towards Co-Curricular music, there will also be academic and administrative tasks to be...