The Dean and Chapter of Chelmsford Cathedral seek to appoint a tenor and a bass Lay Clerk to join Chelmsford Cathedral Choir at an exciting phase in its development.
Job Title: Lay Clerk (Fixed Term appointment for 2 years)
Line Manager: Director of Music
Hours: Circa 9 hours per week during choir term-time
Salary: £10,000 per annum
To start: January 2025
Closing date for applications: Saturday 30th November 2024 at 12pm
Interviews will take place in the week beginning 9th December 2024
You will attend all rehearsals and services as required by the Director of Music and published in the Choir Diary, which is issued in advance of each term. While good sight reading is an important prerequisite, you will be expected to have prepared the repertoire and be able to sing any solos as instructed.
For more information, please contact the Director of Music, Emma Gibbins at emma.gibbins@chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk
View the job packThe Dean and Chapter of Chelmsford Cathedral seek to appoint an Organ Scholar for the academic year 2025-2026. The Scholarship is named after the late Graham Rogers, a benefactor of the Cathedral and its music, and is suitable for a graduate or experienced gap-year organist, offering a unique learning opportunity to gain experience as a cathedral organist. Working as part of a dedicated and supportive department, the Organ Scholar plays a key role in the delivery of the Opus Dei.
Scholarship details: £9500 pa bursary plus organ tuition bursary, accommodation provided
Closing date for applications: Friday 15th November, 12pm
Auditions: Tuesday 26th November
Applications: You application should be supported by the names of two referees, including
Please send a letter of application outlining your suitablilty for the role and your CV (including your e-mail address) to:
emma.gibbins@chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk
or by post to:
The Director of Music
Cathedral Office,
53 New Street,
Chelmsford,
CM1 1TY
To discuss informally any aspect of the scholarship, please contact Emma Gibbins by email at the above address or phone: 01245 294484
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