Dunottar Choral Society Director (Self-Employed)
Dunottar School
Surrey
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- Expired
- Salary:
- £3,000 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediate
- Apply by:
- 26 September 2019
Job overview
The Dunottar Choral Society is a long-standing and friendly choir. Following the retirement of our Choral Director, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced musician to direct the choir.
Key Responsibilities:
- To organise and put on at least three concerts per year. One of these will include the Choral Society’s participation in Dunottar School’s annual Carol Service.
- To be available to conduct rehearsals on Thursday evenings during term time.
- To select appropriately challenging repertoire for the choir.
- To liaise with the Director of Music at Dunottar School over concert dates and selection of concert repertoire prior to fixing dates.
- To be responsible for booking rehearsal and concert space, and for any additional musicians needed for concerts and/or rehearsals.
- To purchase or hire music for the choir and prepare scores for rehearsals.
- To work with the Treasurer to help manage the Choral Society’s finances.
- To ensure a replacement conductor is in place for any rehearsals or concerts not covered.
- To create and distribute advertising material for upcoming concerts.
- To write and produce programmes for each performance.
- To keep members informed on rehearsal dates and events.
- To attend key annual events such as socials and AGMs.
- To generally promote the name of the Choral Society.
Person Specification:
- To have warmth, creative flair and be able to inspire and motivate amateur singers.
- Have expertise in choral music, including excellent knowledge of choral repertoire.
- To have a proven ability to work with a mixed ability choir.
- To speak fluent English.
- Have excellent levels of written communication skills.
- Be confident in IT and using emails.
Desired Skills:
- To have a high level of keyboard skills.
- To have good arranging skills .
About Dunottar School
Dunottar is a vibrant, co-educational independent secondary school set in extensive grounds of 15 acres on the outskirts of Reigate, Surrey. We have 460 pupils across years 7-13 and are part of United Learning’s large and growing family of schools. We are a first-choice school for parents in the local area and operate a waiting list for admissions.
Through excellent teaching and outstanding pastoral care, we aim to bring out the best in every pupil, enabling them to be the very best they can be. We believe that for pupils to succeed in the workplace of the future, they need a well-rounded education that goes beyond academics. Our unique Warrior Learning ethos encourages pupils to aim high, to challenge themselves and not to fear making mistakes, whilst also developing an excellent set of values.
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