Choir Leader - Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom - Singing Community of Choirs

Description

Singing Community of Choirs is a family of 8 choirs in its 18th year and is now a registered charity based in Sutton Coldfield.

We urgently require a Choir Conductor to join our Music Team on a part-time and freelance basis (approximately 2 hours rehearsals per week plus performances).

The Conductor will be responsible for leading choir rehearsals at two primary schools in and around Sutton Coldfield after school between 3:30-4:30pm as well as performances both during school hours in assemblies and outside school hours (we have at least one big concert at the end of each school term).

The Conduction will be required to instruct choir members on vocal techniques and music theory and knowledge of Kodaly techniques would be advantageous (although not essential as training can be given).

The Conductor will also work closely with the Artistic Director and other music staff to develop and implement artistic programs for the organisation.

• Proficiency in children's choral conducting
• Knowledge of vocal pedagogy and music theory
• Experience in vocal technique instruction
• Ability to read music fluently and effectively

• Ability to work collaboratively with artistic staff, choir members, and stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective problemsolving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively

• Qualifications in music performance and/or education preferred
• Experience working with communitybased arts organisations preferred
• Working knowledge of various choral repertoire preferred

• Flexitime

• Are you available to work during term time between 3:304:30pm on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in Sutton Coldfield plus other performances in and outside school hours?

• Sutton Coldfield (required)