Warrington Musical Society (WMS) wishes to appoint a new Musical Director (MD) and accompanist, from September 2023, as our current MD/accompanist, James Heathcote, will be leaving in July. Established in the 1830s, WMS is one of the oldest musical societies in England. It is a mixed SATB choir of about 20 members and is administered by a small committee. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings (19.15 - 21.15) around 35 weeks a year at Christ Church School, Padgate, Warrington, WA2 0QJ, and in recent years have performed three concerts each year at Christ Church, Padgate. The items sung by the choir in recent years have included a wide range of music suitable for a chamber choir, including recently Haydn’s Nelson Mass and Schubert’s Mass in G. We are currently rehearsing various Russian and Ukrainian pieces for a July concert, while our December concert combines Christmas music and readings. We welcome singers of all ages who are prepared to give a high level of commitment to attending rehearsals and taking part in concerts. We do not audition. We use internal and external soloists for some concerts; external soloists are usually recruited from the Royal Northern College of Music.

Musical Director The MD will work with our accompanist, who will also be newly appointed. We can offer a salary of around £2,150 per annum, paid monthly by direct debit. The MD is required to:
• select the repertoire for our annual programme of music
• lead rehearsals and conduct concerts
• work closely with our accompanist
• liaise regularly with the WMS Chair
• keep the choir informed about rehearsals etc
• select soloists when required

Applications
The closing date for applications is Friday 7 July. If you would like to apply, please email the WMS chair, Dave Perfect with your CV plus the following information:
• Your experience of working with amateur choirs, singers and/or conductors.
• Where you are based
• Why you would like to be our new MD
• Two references
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to lead part of a WMS rehearsal on Tuesday 18 July (travel expenses paid).

Accompanist The accompanist will work closely with our MD, who will also be newly appointed, and we can offer a salary of around £1,500 per annum, paid each month by direct debit. The accompanist is required to:
• Work closely with the Musical Director
• Accompany the choir at rehearsals and at concerts

The closing date for applications is Friday 7 July. If you would like to apply, please email the WMS chair, Dave Perfect with your CV plus the following information:
• Your experience of working with amateur choirs, singers and/or conductors.
• Where you are based
• Why you would like to be our new accompanist
• Two references.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to lead part of a WMS rehearsal on Tuesday 18 July (travel expenses paid).

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