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Wooburn Singers<\/strong> is an auditioned chamber choir of about 50 singers in South Buckinghamshire. Rehearsing in Beaconsfield, we perform four or five concerts per year in the area, ranging from a cappella<\/em> works to large choral pieces with orchestra.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MUSICAL DIRECTOR VACANCY<\/strong>

Wooburn Singers is looking to appoint an energetic and creative Musical Director<\/strong> to build on the achievements of our current conductor Jonathon Cole-Swinard.

Formed in 1967 by the late Richard Hickox, the choir has had six excellent conductors over the ensuing 59 years. We are an auditioned chamber choir<\/strong> of about 50 members based in Beaconsfield<\/strong>, South Buckinghamshire, performing four concerts a year, a cappella and with piano, organ, instrumental soloists, orchestras and other instrumental ensembles. Soloists range from well-known professionals to rising stars and are also drawn from within the ranks of the choir. Our professional<\/strong> accompanist<\/strong>, Simon Howat, is a soloist in his own right. We perform a wide range of music from renaissance to contemporary, including premieres and commissions.

Jonathon Cole-Swinard is stepping down at the end of 2026, after five years with us, to focus on other aspects of his expanding career. The choir is therefore seeking to recruit a new Musical Director to start in January 2027<\/strong>, though with involvement in planning the 2026-2027 season in advance of taking up the post.

A full job description and person specification, as well as further information about the choir, are available here<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> <\/span>. Any questions can be directed to our Chair, Debbie Hoult, at the email address below.

We rehearse at The Beaconsfield School, Wattleton Rd, Beaconsfield HP9 1SJ <\/strong>on Wednesday evenings<\/strong> (7.45-9.45 pm) during school term times.

To apply, please email a full CV including the names and contact details of two referees to debbie.hoult@gmail.com plus a covering letter outlining why you and Wooburn Singers would be good for each other.

Closing date: 30th April 2026<\/strong> (11pm). Appointment commences 1st January 2027<\/strong><\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wooburn Singers has continued to expand the Award Scheme for young choral singers. Applications for the Jan 2026 intake are now <\/mark>closed<\/mark>. Click here<\/a> for more information about the scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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