Choir Director (Temporary)
London & South East
Organisation: Elmbridge Retirement Village, Cranleigh, Surrey
I am urgently seeking a Choir Director to deputise for me, ideally on Wednesday afternoons (3.30-5.00pm) from mid-January (or as soon as possible after that), provisionally to Easter 2025.
* Fee is currently £60 per session (with room for negotiation)
* Own transport preferred
* May be some limited scope to change days/times or provide partial cover with another deputy
The mixed choir of c.25 members sings popular songs from 20s-40s, show-tunes, folk songs & occasional classical pieces (eg. Panis Angelicus) in unison & simple 2/3-part harmony.
The emphasis is on inclusivity and relaxed enjoyment. There are a few experienced choral singers who, given their age & possible health issues, are now keen to just take things easy, whilst others have never sung in a choir before. So the harmony singing is just for variety - we don't worry if some can't find their notes and accidentally veer towards the tune!
I'm prepared to provide resources (sheet music/words/arrangements, backing tracks/piano parts or chord sheets) but you'd be welcome to add ideas of your own.
We can also provide:
* a mini desktop PA speaker
* alternative facilities for playing backing tracks through the hall's own good-quality built-in PA
* a headset microphone and/or hand-held microphone (with optional stand)
* a full size digital piano
* support from our helpful choir administrators (both experienced choral singers)
Above all, we seek someone with patience and a positive manner to continue bringing a bit of sunshine to this lovely group of people.
Contact me asap on stuartlongley01@gmail.com or leave a message on 07598 339616 with a little info about yourself.
It would be helpful if a potential dep could visit the choir on 15th January before taking over on 22nd, but don't let this put you off if not possible. I'll keep this listing up through Feb & March.
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