Recruiter: West London Synagogue |
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Salary: Competitive |
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Posted: 18/06/2021 |
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Job Role: Conductor or musical director, Performing |
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Sector: Professional |
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Contract Type: Contract |
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Hours: Part Time |
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Expiry Date: 11/07/2021 |
West London Synagogue is Britain’s oldest and foremost Reform Synagogue with approximately 3,000 members worshipping at our beautiful Grade 2 listed building near Marble Arch in London. We are seeking an exceptional Organist who will also enhance and develop our strong musical tradition through the creative direction of all aspects of music, including leadership of our outstanding professional mixed Choir. Our glorious organ is a large 4-manual instrument built by Harrison and Harrison and was beautifully restored in 2008 and is unusually perfect as both an accompanying and as a solo instrument.
The role is expected to take up c 15 hours a week for 46 weeks of the year (primarily for Friday evening and Saturday morning services plus weddings etc) and c 40 hours a week during the 6 weeks prior to and during the High Holy Days (usually around September/October). Please send CV and reasons for applying, together with how you heard of the vacancy.
Essential Experience and Skills
Desirable Experience and Skills
Qualifications and Memberships
Minimum bachelor’s degree in Music and/or equivalent in organ playing.
For more information about West London Synagogue, visit www.wls.org.uk or download the full job description below.