Musical Director Position
Ripieno Choir
The Ripieno Choir is a well-regarded, auditioned chamber choir of around 30 experienced and responsive amateur musicians, based near Esher in Surrey. https://ripienochoir.org.uk/
We have a particular for exploring newly discovered or little-known works from the Baroque and Renaissance periods. But we do enjoy performing repertoire from more recent periods too. Throughout its 80 year history the choir has consistently worked to improve its expertise, range and musical ambition; in consequence we have grown a loyal and enthusiastic audience whose support enables us to interleave our a cappella concerts with performances accompanied by professional soloists and period orchestras..
We are seeking a new musical director from May 2027 to build on this base and further develop the choir’s vocal technique, musicianship, and repertoire.
You will have sound knowledge of, and pleasure in, the Renaissance and Baroque repertoire, with a willingness to explore outside of it. You will be an enthusiastic singer with experience conducting a small choir to a high standard, and be able to provide occasional keyboard support during rehearsals to supplement the choir’s reasonable sight-singing competence. You will also have experience selecting and conducting professional orchestras and soloists, and be committed to the choir’s sustainability and financial success by proposing attractive programmes for our concerts and contributing to our production cycle of publicity materials, social media and programme notes. Most importantly, you will understand how to engage with an amateur choir to promote their enjoyment of rehearsals and pleasure in performance.
Rehearsals are held off Hampton Court Way on Sunday evenings (19h45-21h45) during term time, with approximately 10 rehearsals per term. We typically perform 3 or 4 concerts each year. Every few years we also enjoy mini-tours in the UK or abroad to enjoy singing in the fabulous venues and acoustics for which our core repertoire was crafted. The successful candidate would be expected to join the choir on these adventures.
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Musical Director employer: The National Federation Of Music Societies
Ramsey Choral Society is an excellent employer for those passionate about music and community engagement. With a strong emphasis on camaraderie and enjoyment, our rehearsals not only focus on producing quality music but also serve as a social highlight for our members. We offer a supportive environment where musical directors can thrive, fostering both personal growth and the joy of leading a diverse group of singers in the heart of Cambridgeshire.
Contact Details:
The National Federation Of Music Societies Recruitment Team
