The Hanover Choir, a small unauditioned chamber choir based in the City of London, is seeking a new enthusiastic and experienced Musical Director to take us on the next steps of our musical journey.

We rehearse on Thursday evenings for 11 or 12 weeks per term with 3 to 4 concerts per year. The Musical Director will both lead and accompany the choir at rehearsals, though a separate accompanist may be provided in the lead up to concerts.

We are a versatile choir of around 25 singers, singing mainly classical works as well as more contemporary music and are keen to embrace all styles and learn new music.

The choir's aim is to develop musically with a challenging repertoire whilst enjoying singing more well-known and favourite pieces. Our repertoire in the last 3 years has featured Haydn, Gounod, Jommelli, Britten and Chilcott. Details of our past repertoire is on our website here: https://www.hanoverchoir.org.uk/archive/

We are adaptable - we welcome both accomplished singers and those who wish to increase their skills, and we are always looking to increase our membership. We aim for singing with the Hanover Choir to be stimulating, challenging and rewarding. Since we are a small choir, every voice matters.

The Hanover Choir is independent, is a registered charity and recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. It is managed by a committee, elected by choir members, which usually meets once per term.

As well as our regular rehearsals and concerts we host a yearly Come and Sing event and a weekend away in September.

We are looking for a Musical Director who can:

• Develop and improve the musical quality of the choir
• Manage a choir of varying abilities
• Assist and advise the committee on the choice of repertoire with consideration of the number and ability of choir members
• Understand the financial constraints experienced by small amateur choirs and develop programmes accordingly
• Plan all rehearsals to ensure the choir is concert ready
• Accompany the choir during rehearsals and find a suitable deputy if unable to take a rehearsal
• Advise on the vocal balance of the choir and propose any appropriate action

We anticipate that the successful candidate will start in either September 2024 or January 2025.

Remuneration to be discussed at time of interview/audition.

Shortlisting to take place in early June so applicants should hear from us about the status of their application by 15th June. The recruitment process will entail a first round interview and a second round trial rehearsal.

For more information please see the job description here:

https://hanoverchoir.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Musical-Director-Job-Description.pdf

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter to recruitment@hanoverchoir.org.uk

The deadline for applications is Monday 3rd June 2024 at 6pm