AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO PROGRESS YOUR CONDUCTING CAREER WITH US
Farnham & Bourne Choral Society invites applications for its 2025-26 season conducting scholarship. The principal duties of the Conducting Assistant are as follows:
a) Leading warm-ups, rehearsals and sectionals as appropriate;
b) Attending and singing in rehearsals and concerts;
c) Receiving podium time in rehearsals and concerts - repertoire to be decided in advance;
d) Receiving feedback on rehearsal and conducting technique as appropriate;
e) Deputise for the Musical Director when necessary.
An honorarium of £1,000 is payable
APPLICATION PROCESS Submit your CV, a short letter explaining why you are applying and details of one referee by 5 TH MAY to: secretary@farnham-choral.org.uk You should be available for short interview/audition on 21/28 May
Based in South-West Surrey Farnham & Bourne Choral Society is an established choir of around 70 members, and celebrated its centenary during the 2024/25 season. Ben de Souza has been Musical Director since 2021 and projects during his tenure have included collaborations with Farnham Youth Choir (Ahoy! by Alexander L'Estrange), choristers from St Thomas on the Bourne (Missa Carolae by James Whitbourn), and a premiere of a new centenary commission by Graham Ross. Provisional plans for 2025/26 include a performance of Bob Chilcott's Christmas Oratorio and a collaboration with the choir at Sandhurst Memorial Chapel. The choir is ably accompanied by Diana Owen. The current conducting assistant has recently been appointed conductor of a chamber choir in Guildford and a National Youth Choir Emerging Professional Artist for 2025.
