Choir Vacancy (choral groups seeking staff)

• Knowledge of music to plan a broad, interesting repertoire
• Knowledge of vocal skills including the importance of warm-up before rehearsals
• Ability to progress the learning of repertoire during rehearsals
• Use of own choral arrangements if needed
• Reliability and time management skills for rehearsals and concerts
• Willingness to work with the Choir Management Committee
• Ability to engage with all members to create a supportive, challenging and fun learning environment while fostering a sense of camaraderie, enthusiasm, commitment and pride within the choir

• reading music proficiently;
• singing tunefully in both a cappella and accompanied contexts, maintaining pitch;
• enjoying the challenges of smaller group performance across interesting and varied repertoire, 

• Thursday rehearsal at Buderim – 10:15am to 12:15pm
• Weekly during school terms. (ie 40 sessions per annum)
• Performances and events as agreed

• Attitude: A positive mindset, with a caring and supportive attitude, demonstrating empathy and encouragement towards all involved.
• Passion: A genuine passion for the benefits of a choir and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
• Experience: Experience as a piano accompanist, ideally with 3 – 5 years experience. Experience working with a diverse client group including people experiencing mental illness. Both of these are desirable, but not essential. 
• Skills: Strong piano and accompanist skills.
• Leadership: You’ll be a team player and have the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse group of individuals, helping us to create an enjoyable, positive and collaborative environment.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with choir members, volunteers, carers, staff, audiences and stakeholders effectively.

1. Visit our website to read about the work of Upbeat Arts and to review the Position Description.
2. Send your application via email to info@upbeatarts.org.au with the subject line ‘Sunshine Coast Accompanist Application’. Your application must include:
   • • A two-page resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications
     • A cover letter addressing the following questions:
     • Why do you want to work with Upbeat Arts?
     • How do your skills and experience make you a great fit for this role?
     • Tell us what you think you might be able to learn from current Upbeat Arts team members?
3. If you have one, we encourage you to include a recording highlighting ‘you’ in accompanist mode.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR - VOLUNTEER ROLE - AMAZING COMMUNITY CHOIR - JOYOUS AND FUN!

Bundanoon Sings! welcomes individuals of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of musical experience. The choir provides a space for all skill levels to come together in a fun, supportive environment that fosters community, friendship, and a shared love of music, elevating our collective experience. We believe that everyone has a voice worth sharing, and together we can create harmonies that resonate beyond the stage.

We are seeking community-minded, Musical Director. This is a volunteer role.

The choir is a sub-committee of the Bundanoon Community Association and is supported by an active committee for the smooth functioning of the choir and to lighten the load for this crucial role. There is the possibility of an Assistant Musical Director.

The choir has two concerts a year, generally in July and December, all concerts sell out, with our most recent 2024 Carols by Fairylights concert selling out in just 10 days.

We sing a wide variety of music appealing to young and old, novice and expert alike as can be seen by our music register. We are keen to keep expanding this variety and continue to include different languages, genres and origins (keeping an eye on the cost of music).

We meet weekly during school term at the Bundanoon Memorial Hall, currently from 7pm to 8:30pm.

Links:

Concert: Carols by Fairylight 2024 Ecce Novum The Silver Stars are in the Sky

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Facebook: (20+) Bundanoon Sings | Facebook
Instagram: Bundanoon Sings! (@bundanoonsings) • Instagram photos and videos

Music Register Bundanoon Sings! Music Register

Want to know more or have a chat about the fabulous opportunity, please call Lisa on 0419686428

Delighting audiences across Brisbane over the past 3 years, we are now embarking on our next project - a celebration of the works of Fauré including his famous Requiem.

Our performance will be a collaboration project, featuring a well-known organist.

This is your chance to perform these exquisite classical pieces with expert vocal instruction by accomplished Music Director Chloe Seungeun Han.

Rehearsals begin late January 2025. We rehearse Thursday evenings in Newport, Brisbane.

Contact Laura 0412 195 140 - info@belcantosingers.com.au