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  • Artistic Director – The Gisborne Singers (The Gisborne Singers)
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  •  Date Posted: Tue, 10 Jun 2025
    Artistic Director – The Gisborne Singers
    Are you looking to further your conducting career?
    Do you enjoy delivering a wide range of repertoire with choir and orchestra?
     
    The Gisborne Singers is seeking an Artistic Director to lead the choir.
     
    This is a unique opportunity to shape the musical direction of a long-standing choir and make a meaningful contribution to the cultural life of Central Victoria.
     
    About the Choir
    The Gisborne Singers, founded in 1980, is a well-established and vibrant community choir based in the Macedon Ranges.  The Gisborne Singers has built a strong reputation for musical excellence and community spirit.  Our members are dedicated amateur singers who come together to enjoy the shared experience of music-making and the pursuit of high-quality choral performance.
    The choir’s repertoire spans a wide range of musical styles, each year we currently perform 2 major oratorio performances (in May and November), as well as traditional choral favourites for community events and a cabaret style concert.
    The choir rehearses Wednesday evenings (February through November) 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm in Gisborne, Victoria.
     
    About the Role
    We are seeking a dynamic Artistic Director who will:
    • Lead weekly rehearsals and prepare the choir for high-quality public performances
    • Inspire and challenge singers of varying skill levels in a supportive and engaging environment
    • Curate diverse and thoughtful programs that reflect both musical ambition and accessibility
    • Work collaboratively with the committee and accompanist to support the choir’s artistic and organisational goals
    • Organise and prepare appropriate orchestra and soloists to accompany the choir
     
    Application Details
    If this role sparks your interest we’d love to hear from you. 
    Availability for November 2025 is desirable. Renumeration is negotiable.

    Please submit your current resume, cover letter including your artistic vision for the choir to secretary@gisbornesingers.org.au
    Applications close Friday 4th July 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview and audition with the choir.
     
    Please email Wendy at secretary@gisbornesingers.org.au for any queries or for a copy of the Position Description.
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