N-Choir Stockport Offers £120 per Rehearsal for Pop and Musical Theatre Music Director — Apply by 31 October
A paid leadership opportunity for an 80-singer upper-voice choir
N-Choir, a community-focused upper-voice choir in Bramhall, Stockport, is seeking a new Musical Director from January 2027. The group brings together approximately eighty members of mixed ages and enjoys layered vocal arrangements and challenging harmony. Its repertoire spans pop music, musical theatre, Christmas favourites and other accessible styles, rather than concentrating on formal classical choral competitions.
The choir describes a strong social and community identity while also aiming to improve musical quality. For someone with experience in vocal coaching, contemporary arrangements or amateur ensemble conducting, the post offers responsibility for both musical development and the shared enjoyment of regular singing. Applicants should be ready to work with a large group whose members may bring different musical backgrounds.
Monday evenings in Bramhall and regular concerts
Rehearsals are held in Bramhall on Monday evenings during school term time, from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. There are two major full-choir concerts each year, typically in summer and at Christmas. Smaller groups from the choir also accept invitations to sing at local charity events, giving the organisation an active community presence beyond formal concerts.
A Music Director would need to plan a suitable programme, communicate musical ideas clearly and balance technical ambition with inclusive rehearsal methods. The local recurring schedule is a meaningful condition: this is not an online role and the advert does not offer relocation or remote-only attendance.
Published rate: £120 per rehearsal, £240 per concert
The advertisement states payment of £120 for each rehearsal and £240 for a concert. Invoices are settled half-termly and the rates are reviewed each year. Those published amounts allow candidates to make a preliminary estimate of income, but an exact annual total will depend on the actual number of rehearsals, concerts and any additional responsibilities agreed with the choir.
The post should not be presented as a guaranteed £120 hourly salary or a fixed full-time job. Candidates can seek clarification on arrangements, preparation time and responsibilities for extra performances before accepting. The choir is a registered charity, so reliable communication and constructive collaboration with a committee are also important.
Pop and musical theatre call for expressive conducting
N-Choir's broad repertoire requires somebody who can teach melodic parts and harmonies accurately while shaping lively ensemble performances. A conductor comfortable with popular idioms, musical-theatre phrasing and the practical needs of community singers will be well placed to explain their approach. The ability to keep rehearsals positive is as central as knowledge of scores.
Prospective applicants can consider describing how they would help eighty singers learn new vocal arrangements, sustain confidence and prepare two headline concerts a year. These ideas are application guidance, not hidden selection rules. The current choir's performances and activities can be explored via its own site, www.n-choir.com.
How to express interest before 31 October
The stated application deadline is 31 October 2026. The advert invites interested musicians to contact choir secretary Lynne Sarkissian at nchoir.info@gmail.com for more information or to express interest. The vacancy appears in the Conductors/Musical Directors section of British Choirs on the Net, under an announcement posted on 5 October 2026.
Applicants should confirm whether a CV, references or practical audition will be required before assuming any recruitment step. The organisation expects its new director to start in January 2027. Check the live listing and contact the secretary for any late updates, including the venue's exact address and the full contractual terms.
Source: N-Choir's recruitment announcement published on British Choirs on the Net, dated 5 October 2026 and checked on 18 October 2026. Pay is stated per rehearsal or concert, not as a salaried annual amount.