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- SEEKING CONDUCTOR 2026 Melbourne Chamber Choir
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Date Posted: Mon, 1 Dec 2025
Conductor, Melbourne Chamber Choir 2026
Wanting to employ an accomplished choral conductor for an established Chamber Choir with a reputation for adventurous and high-quality performances. This auditioned choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings in North Melbourne. It performs an annual concert series and other events.
Repertoire ranges across all music eras, including new music.
The appointment is initially for 2026, to be renewed as agreed.
Position description
For 3-4 concerts, plus invited gigs, there is a rehearsal schedule of c. 30 Wednesday nights, rehearsing from 7.30 – 10 pm.
The conductor is invited to attend the monthly Administrative Committee meetings which overview both the Melbourne Chamber Choir and the Melbourne Women’s Choir.
The leadership position is for a conductor with:
. a positive spirit, able to motivate, inspire and provide joyful music making
. extensive knowledge of music and repertoire across music history
. ability to plan adventurous individual concerts and ‘series’ concert programs within agreed budgets
. developed conducting technique and rehearsal skill
, skill to audition choristers and select soloists and instrumentalists
. a deep knowledge of the voice, its development and knowledgeable warm ups
. a professional, respectful, collaborative relationship with singers, accompanists and instrumentalists
. ability to progress music across a rehearsal period
. reliability in commitment to rehearsals and events
. management skills for detail of rehearsals and events
. a collaborative relationship with choir leaders and the organisation’s administrators.
Application
Please provide qualifications, references and other material relevant in addressing the position description criteria, by Friday 5 December 2025. The application may be emailed to contact@fdsingers.com or posted to Faye Dumont Singers Inc, PO Box 456, Richmond, Vic 3121.
- Conductor - Upbeat Arts Bundaberg Choir (Up Beat)
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Date Posted: Mon, 1 Dec 2025
JOIN THE UPBEAT ARTS TEAM – BUNDABERG
Upbeat Arts is seeking an exceptional Choir Conductor to lead and inspire our Bundaberg Choir. This role is crucial in shaping the musical direction of this new choir, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and contributing to the artistic and personal development of our members.
WHO IS UPBEAT ARTS?
Upbeat Arts provides group-based recovery programs tailored for long-term clients of Queensland Mental Health services, focusing on enhancing confidence, self-esteem, communication, and life skills. Our arts programs foster social connections, positive mental health, and overall well-being. Singing in an Upbeat Arts choir offers our members a supportive and enjoyable environment to connect with like-minded individuals.
We’re a non-government, non-clinical organisation committed to changing lives through the arts. We launched our first choir in Brisbane in 2014 and now have choirs in North Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. We also hold two creative writing workshops each week.
YOUR ROLE
As an Upbeat Arts Conductor, your role will focus on the musical direction of the choirs, collaborating closely with an experienced accompanist. Upbeat Arts manages the operational aspects of the choir, including member and volunteer recruitment, communication, record-keeping, and all other logistical needs essential for sustaining a choir.
No two rehearsals will be the same, as you work with our dedicated choir members and volunteer buddies and teach them about their voice and singing within a choir setting.
Together and when it’s appropriate for a brand new choir, we pursue exciting performance opportunities, which you will help the choir prepare for.
DAYS AND TIMES- During the day, during the week – 10:15am to 12:15pm
- Weekly closely aligned to school terms – 45 per annum
- The choir will begin in April 2026
- Performances and events as agreed
- Venue, day etc is currently being finalised
HOW TO APPLY
If you are excited about the prospect of leading our Bundaberg choir and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through music, we encourage you to apply.- Visit our website to read about the work of Upbeat Arts and to review the Position Description.
- Send your application via email to our General Manager, Susan Gilmartin susan.gilmartin@upbeatarts.org.au with the subject line ‘Bundaberg Conductor Application’. Your application must include:
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- 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?
- What aspects of the Upbeat Arts choir model excites you?
- How do your skills and experience make you a great fit for this role?
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Ensure that either your resume or cover letter specifically addresses the ‘Qualifications and Experience’ criteria outlined in the Position Description.- Short listed applicants will undergo interviews and be asked to provide references. Following the interview, selected applicants will participate in an audition rehearsal with one of our existing choirs.
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For more information, see: www.upbeatarts.org.au
- PIANO ACCOMPANIST - UPBEAT ARTS BUNDABERG CHOIR (Up Beat)
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Date Posted: Mon, 1 Dec 2025
JOIN THE UPBEAT ARTS TEAM – BUNDABERG
Upbeat Arts is seeking an exceptional Choir Piano Accompanist to work with our new Bundaberg Choir. This role supports our Conductor in fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and contributing to the artistic and personal development of our members.
WHO IS UPBEAT ARTS?
Upbeat Arts provides group-based recovery programs tailored for long-term clients of Queensland Mental Health services, focusing on enhancing confidence, self-esteem, communication, and life skills. Our arts programs foster social connections, positive mental health, and overall well-being. Singing in an Upbeat Arts choir offers our members a supportive and enjoyable environment to connect with like-minded individuals.
We’re a non-government, non-clinical organisation committed to changing lives through the arts. We launched our first choir in Brisbane in 2014 and now have choirs in North Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. We also hold two creative writing workshops each week.
YOUR ROLE
As an Upbeat Arts Accompanist, you will bring your musical skills to the team, and you’ll be collaborating closely with our Conductor. Upbeat Arts manages the operational aspects of the choir, including member and volunteer recruitment, communication, record-keeping, and all other logistical needs essential for sustaining a choir.
No two rehearsals will be the same, as you work with our team and our dedicated choir members and volunteer buddies.
Together, we pursue exciting performance opportunities, which you will help the choir prepare for.
DAYS AND TIMES- During the day, during the week – 10:15am to 12:15pm
- Weekly closely aligned to school terms – 45 per annum
- Performances and events as agreed
- The choir will begin in April 2026
- Venue, day etc is currently being finalised
If you feel you meet all or most of the criteria, and are genuinely excited about playing for our Bundaberg choir and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through music, we encourage you to apply.- Visit our website to read about the work of Upbeat Arts and to review the Position Description.
- Send your application via email to our General Manager, Susan Gilmartin susan.gilmartin@upbeatarts.org.au with the subject line ‘Bundaberg Accompanist Application’. Your application must include:
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- 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?
- What aspects of the Upbeat Arts choir model excites you?
- How do your skills and experience make you a great fit for this role?
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- Short listed applicants will undergo interviews and be asked to provide references. Following the interview, selected applicants may be asked to participate in an audition rehearsal with one of our existing choirs.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Upbeat Arts team. We look forward to discovering how you can bring your unique talents to Upbeat Arts and help us continue our mission of enhancing lives through music!
YouTube Video URL: Attachment: For more information, see: www.upbeatarts.org.au
- Ku-ring-gai Male Choir seeking a new MD/Conductor (Ku-Ring-Gai Male Choir)
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Date Posted: Fri, 14 Nov 2025
The Ku-ring-gai Male Choir is seeking a
MUSIC DIRECTOR
to assume leadership of the Choir into the future.
Information about the Choir is at www.kuringgaimalechoir.org.au with a detailed advertisement.
If interested, please contact the Secretary at 0408 644 063 or info@kuringgaimalechoir.org.auFor more information, see: kuringgaimalechoir.org.au
- SEEKING SINGERS - MELBOURNE WOMEN'S CHOIR
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Date Posted: Mon, 27 Oct 2025
🌟Calling all music enthusiasts!🌟
Are you ready to let your voice soar and create magic through melodies? Our vibrant choirs are searching for talented individuals to join our melodious family!
Whether you're an experienced vocalist or a hidden gem waiting to be discovered, we welcome singers of all levels to audition and be part of something truly special.
📣Don't miss your chance to join our choir! Auditions happening soon. Contact us for more information and secure your spot in this symphony of voices.
New choir members can join the upcoming Christmas Concert, a beautiful evening of choral music celebrating the joy and warmth of Christmas.
Rehearsal: Tuesdays 7:30pm-9:30pm @East MelbourneFor more information, see: fdsingers.com/sing-with-us/
- SEEKING SINGERS - MELBOURNE CHAMBER CHOIR
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Date Posted: Mon, 27 Oct 2025
🌟Calling all music enthusiasts!, especially BASS🌟
Are you ready to let your voice soar and create magic through melodies? Our vibrant choirs are searching for talented individuals to join our melodious family!
Whether you're an experienced vocalist or a hidden gem waiting to be discovered, we welcome singers of all levels to audition and be part of something truly special.
📣Don't miss your chance to join our choir! Auditions happening soon. Contact us for more information and secure your spot in this symphony of voices.
New choir members can join the upcoming Christmas Concert, a beautiful evening of choral music celebrating the joy and warmth of Christmas.
Rehearsal: Wednesdays 7:30pm - 10pm @North Melbourne LibraryFor more information, see: fdsingers.com/sing-with-us/
- SEEKING SINGERS - WOMEN OF NOTE BENDIGO (Women of Note)
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Date Posted: Wed, 1 Oct 2025
SEEKING SINGERS - WOMEN OF NOTE BENDIGO
Women of Note is a non-auditioning choir for women aged 18 and over who reside in central Victoria.
We provide opportunities for the women of central Victoria to sing together in an inclusive and supportive environment.
We aim to foster the health, harmony and confidence of our members through singing, performing and social activity.
Contact: wonbendigo@gmail.comFor more information, see: www.wonbendigo.org.au
- Expressions of Interest – CONDUCTOR (University of Western Australia Choral Society)
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Date Posted: Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Expressions of Interest – CONDUCTOROur current beloved Conductor Kris Bowtell is retiring from his role as the University of Western Australia Choral Society’s (UWACS) Conductor at the end of the year. This is very sad news for us but it provides an exciting opportunity for another talented Conductor to step into this enviable role.
University of Western Australia Choral Society
The Choir, which was established in 1931, is considered one of WA’s most eminent choral groups. UWACS is therefore seeking expressions of interest for the position of Conductor. We are looking for an energetic, personable and musically talented person to develop further and enhance the reputation of the UWACS Choir as a significant musical force in Western Australia.
Please follow the link UWA Choral Society for Position Description and Application information. Applications close COB 17 October 2025.
For more information, see: https://uwacs.com.au/
- Seeking Dynamic Musical Director Melbourne (Cranbourne Chorale)
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Date Posted: Sun, 14 Sep 2025
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- Exciting MD Opportunity on the Sunshine Coast QLD (Oriana Arts)
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Date Posted: Sat, 13 Sep 2025
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Musical Director of the Sunshine Coast Youth Choir. This choir is run under the banner of the Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir.
The Youth Choir has approximately 29 singing members, ranging in age from 8 to16. They rehearse in Buderim on Thursdays during school term time, from 4.30 – 6pm.
The Extension Group which consists of 11 of the members who are in high school, rehearse for the last 30 minutes, and they sing more advanced repertoire.
For more information about this position, please forward your resume and contact information to the Oriana Secretary, Jenny Baker, secretary@oriana.org.au before 17th October 2025.
For more information, see: https://www.oriana.org.au/scyc
- SEEKING CHOIR SINGING BUDDIES IN SOUTHPORT QLD (Up Beat)
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Date Posted: Mon, 8 Sep 2025
Upbeat Arts is launching a brand-new psychosocial recovery choir in Southport, Gold Coast. This is a free, Queensland Health–funded program that uses singing to support adults living with mental illness or experiencing disadvantage.
To bring it to life, we’re looking for volunteers to join the choir as a 'Choir Buddy'.
Choir buddies sit alongside our members, offer encouragement and a friendly smile, help us with setting up chairs etc and importantly share the joy of singing.Our new choir begins Monday 20 October, running each Monday, closely aligned with school terms.
Over the past 10 years in Brisbane, our choirs have helped over 1500 people find confidence, connection, and community. Many describe them as life changing.This is a unique and rewarding volunteer role, where you get to SING and be a part of the choir, yet you are giving back, yet also gaining benefits for yourself.
Applications are closing soon and we'd love you to join our team. Visit our website to find out more, and to apply. Or feel free to call Clare on 07 5662 3563 for more information.YouTube Video URL: For more information, see: https://www.upbeatarts.org.au/volunteer/
- pianist, new singers wanted
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Date Posted: Fri, 5 Sep 2025
- Accompanist wanted (The Melbourne Singers)
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Date Posted: Tue, 2 Sep 2025
The Melbourne Singers, Victoria, a 93 year old SATB choir, are presently looking for an accompanist.
The group rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm at the MLC Music Auditorium, Barkers Road, Kew.Music performed ranges from classical to popular.Performances are undertaken during the year with a final concert in November.Solo work would be available for the applicant as well as accompanying vocal and instrumental soloists.
It is a position that may appeal to students completing their University Music Degrees.Good sight reading would be an advantage.
Please contact Beverley Holt. President ,The Melbourne Singers.
Contact number is 0402 403 611 or landline 03 9899 0829.
For more information, see: www.themelbournesingers.org.au/
- Seeking a New Accompanist for Serenata Singers (Brisbane) from 2026 (Serenata Singers)
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Date Posted: Fri, 29 Aug 2025
Serenata Singers, a community SATB choir based at The Gap, Brisbane, is seeking to appoint a new Accompanist to commence at the start of 2026. This vacancy is due to our current Accompanist of 6 years needing to finish up for personal reasons at the end of 2025.
Established over 50 years ago, our non-auditioned choir currently has a membership of about 40 choristers. Rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 7 to 9pm. The varied choir repertoire is selected from music theatre, contemporary, folk, jazz, spirituals, classics, and country and western music.
A mixture of mid-week and weekend performances are generally held throughout the year (at least monthly) at retirement villages and other venues. The annual highlight is a fund-raising Gala Concert held later in the year in conjunction with the Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club.Attachment: For more information, see: serenatasingers.org.au
- SEEKING SINGERS FOR OUR CHRISTMAS CONCERT / JOUBERT SINGERS SYDNEY (Joubert Singers)
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Date Posted: Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Join Joubert Singers for our Christmas Season ✨
The Joubert Singers are a non-auditioned community choir based in Hunters Hill, and we are inviting new singers to join us as we prepare for our Christmas concert.
Rehearsals begin Tuesday 2nd September, 2025 at 7:30pm, with the concert on Sunday 30th November, 2025. We welcome singers of all voice types, but particularly basses!
This year’s concert will feature a program of traditional Christmas carols and Australian carols, filling the season with warmth and festive spirit.
No audition is required – just bring along your enthusiasm, your voice, and a love of music!
📩 For more information or to join us, contact joubertsingers@gmail.com
For more information, see: www.joubertsingers.org.au/
- Seeking a Music Director / Conductor
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Date Posted: Mon, 18 Aug 2025
The Southside Singers community choir (based in Salisbury, Brisbane) is seeking a new music director to lead their rehearsals and performances. The ideal candidate will be someone who can inspire and challenge singers of varying skill levels, fostering a supportive and engaging environment.
Conditions offered- 2 hours rehearsal per term night
- Fee of $200 - $250 (to be negotiated depending on experience etc) paid per term night rehearsal with payment of fees negotiated for events
- 1-2 possible performances per year, open to negotiation
- Work with the committee
- Cordless mic, amplifier and keyboard available
- Starting date late September / early October 2025
- The choir was formed in 2018.
- We meet weekly on Thursdays (6.45pm for 7pm to 9pm, with a 10-minute break) throughout 10-week terms (reflecting the Queensland school calendar)
- We sing predominantly SAB arrangements, although occasionally we will sing two part or four-part songs, splitting either the altos or the sopranos, depending on the arrangement.
- We typically have around 30 people at each rehearsal but, as with most community choirs, exactly who is in the room each week is often different.
- The group contains some great humans and rehearsals are normally littered with a lot of laughing and opportunity for exchange.
- A committee organises the choir, purchases recommended music, and works with the music director for the term’s program including performances.
- Leading weekly rehearsals and performances.
- Inspiring and challenging singers.
- Maintaining a supportive and engaging environment.
- Making musical decisions collaboratively with the committee, including repertoire, lyrics, sheet music, and accompaniment.
- Preparing the choir for public performances.
- A passion for bringing people together in song.
- Strong musical ability and preferably experience as a choir director.
- Good vocal skills and the ability to develop them in others.
- Excellent people skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
- The ability to work in a team.
- A sense of humour.
You can find additional information about the choir on our website, and to see some of our most recent activities and performance please check out our facebook page.
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