The Musical Director will be responsible for
- Planning and leading weekly rehearsals
- Conducting the company, musicians and soloists at concerts, in shows and at other community events
- Working with and advising the committee on the choice of show and the selection of music for concerts and other events
- Working with the committee and advising them on engaging musicians for shows and concerts
The Musical Director may attend the company’s committee meeting when invited by the committee.
Additional Responsibilities
To ensure that safeguarding is always considered when planning shows and company activity.
To support equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of the company’s activities.
Person Specification
The Musical Director should have the knowledge and experience and be able to demonstrate the following behaviours and skills
- Knowledge of both traditional and modern musical show repertoire which can also be selected and used separately for concerts
- Experience of directing Musical Theatre Companies
- Experience of leading adult companies
- Experience of choosing musical shows and selecting pieces for concerts and other events to encourage audiences and future company members
- An engaging, enthusiastic and dynamic style that encourages and supports the development of amateur singers and offers opportunities within the company and externally
- Formal conductor training
- Proven ability to build relationships with the company’s committee and company members
The Musical Director will be appointed on a self-employed basis with remuneration discussed at interview and subject to yearly review. The successful candidate will not be employed but will be engaged as an independent contractor providing services to the company. They will be responsible for their own income tax liabilities and National Insurance contributions.
To apply for this exciting opportunity send your CV with a maximum of a two page supporting statement outlining relevant experience, your suitability and the key skills you would bring to the role. Please include names and contact details of two referees, at least one of which must be a current or recent employer.
References will only be taken up if you are successful in being offered the role. Send your CV to jctphipps@yahoo.co.uk (see how to apply below)
The closing date for applications is: – 31st of May 2025
Timetable for recruitment: Interviews (face to face or virtual) to be held during June 2025 (dates to be confirmed)
If successful at interview you will be invited to audition with the company during September 2025
Start Date- beginning of October 2025
Information to:- John Phipps- jctphipps@yahoo.co.uk