National Youth Choir (UK): Principal Conductor: National Youth Choir 15-18Yrs
National Youth Choir (UK)
Location: Scotland
Fee: £15,150 per annum
Deadline: 03/03/25
National Youth Choir is delighted to invite submissions from exceptional choral directors interested in applying for the role of Principal Conductor of National Youth Choir (15-18 Years).
National Youth Choir is delighted to invite submissions from exceptional choral directors interested in applying for the role of Principal Conductor of National Youth Choir (15-18 Years).
A new conductor will be awarded a contract on a freelance, self-employed basis for four years from autumn 2025 to oversee creative planning and delivery for the choir. Alongside our Creative Director, Lucy Hollins, the creative team, the Principal Conductors for our other national choirs, and the wider National Youth Choir team, the conductor will directly contribute to the achievement of National Youth Choir’s vision. They will also contribute to National Youth Choir’s ambitions as a national and international community and champion of excellent and inclusive youth singing for young people from all backgrounds.
Annual Fee: Up to £15,150 for core work. Fee will vary depending on the number of courses and volume of strategic work undertaken. Further fees are payable for leading auditions and other additional work.
Contract terms: Self-employed contract for services. Contract offered from Autumn 2025 for a period of four years, with potential for extension.
Location: Principal Conductors can be based anywhere in the UK or internationally, however they must be able to travel to specified venues and locations where delivery will take place and must be eligible to work in the UK. National Youth Choir will cover travel expenses from inside the UK for attendance at selection events, or to enable attendance at courses and performances.
Please visit our website for a full job specification and details of how to apply.
For further information, please contact apply@nationalyouthchoir.org.uk (Emma Coulson), or visit https://www.nationalyouthchoir.org.uk/principal-conductor-national-youth-choir-15-18-years
The deadline is Monday 03 March 2025 at 12:00.
