Welcome to Garleton Singers Choir

Garleton Singers Accompanist

Garleton Singers are seeking an Accompanist to support rehearsals and performances, working closely with the Musical Director as the Choir continues to build on its existing reputation as a high quality amateur choir. 

With outstanding musicianship, you will be a skilled pianist and have excellent sight-reading and score-reading skills with a willingness to prepare for each piece in advance of rehearsal. 

You will accompany the Choir at weekly rehearsals, held on Monday nights between 7:30 and 10pm at The Town House, Haddington, East Lothian, as well as at major concerts where required in 2019 which are held in Spring, Summer and Christmas. Strong interpersonal and musical skills and an enthusiastic approach coupled with an ability to work closely with the Musical Director are essential attributes for this role. Initially the appointment will be until our May 2019 concert, the end of the 2018-19 singing year, with the option to be re-employed thereafter for 2019-20 and beyond.

The position is paid on a sessional, self-employed basis with the suitably qualified, successful candidate receiving £240 per calendar month from the time of appointment up to May 2019. 

APPLICATIONS

If you would like to apply for the above post, please send your CV, including contact

details for both a personal and a musical reference, to The Secretary at garleton@gmail.com.

The closing date for applications is 14th December 2018.

Interviews, including the chance to accompany 45 mins of a rehearsal, will take place in early January 2019.