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President
Brian Kay
Patron
Terry Bramall
Brian Kay
Patron
Terry Bramall
Vacancy
New Music Director & Conductor
Harrogate Choral Society (HCS) is one of Yorkshire’s leading choirs, with a growing, auditioned membership. HCS promotes a progressive approach to choral music whilst remaining mindful and protective of the great traditions of the county’s choral societies.
The Trustees of HCS seek a new Music Director & Conductor who will:
Have successful practical experience of conducting professional orchestras/bands/soloists/large choirs
Closing date for applications 14th March 2021
Please use the contact form to contact the choir Secretary for more information
Harrogate Choral Society (HCS) is one of Yorkshire’s leading choirs, with a growing, auditioned membership. HCS promotes a progressive approach to choral music whilst remaining mindful and protective of the great traditions of the county’s choral societies.
The Trustees of HCS seek a new Music Director & Conductor who will:
Have successful practical experience of conducting professional orchestras/bands/soloists/large choirs
- Work to maintain and further enrich the high standards of performance
- Have the knowledge and practical experience to plan concert repertoire in conjunction with the Trustees, whilst being very aware of likely cost constraints
- Conduct the majority of public performances and weekly choir rehearsals
- Support and extend the choir’s drive to recruit new singers
- Have the skills to encourage and develop less experienced voices and to teach vocal technique
- Widen the outreach and appeal of the choir to build up a wider diversity of new audience members for choral music
- Create a culture and environment for choir to engage in successful community outreach
Closing date for applications 14th March 2021
Please use the contact form to contact the choir Secretary for more information
Marilynne Davies
Deputy Music Director
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Marilynne was a founder member of Polyphonia - a network of European Conservatoires - and has lectured and conducted workshops in Sweden, Portugal, France, Lithuania, Norway, Holland and Austria. She is particularly interested in the practice of performance and led a European research project in that field, the results of which have been disseminated across the conservatoires. In addition she has been external examiner at the universities of Edinburgh, Durham, Wolverhampton, Southampton, Huddersfield, University College Chichester, and an external assessor of performance at graduate and postgraduate levels.
As a past Warden of the Incorporated Society of Musicians Marilynne has represented the Society in collaboration with the University of Reading developing courses for music teachers and performers. As a conductor she has trained and conducted orchestras and choirs on a regular basis, some of whom have performed on BBC and ITV. The largest ensemble was a choir of 1100 school children and the smallest a chamber choir of 40 voices with whom she toured abroad on many occasions. During her time as Deputy Music Director of Harrogate Choral Society, Marilynne has founded the Harrogate Polyphonic Choir and a small vocal ensemble Beati. |
She is regularly involved in workshops for teachers, conductors, singers and dancers. She also conducts training sessions for the National Association of Choirs, Male Voice and Upper Voice Choirs, and continues to work with choirs such as the Lindley School Choir who were winners of the BBC Songs of Praise Choir of the Year in 2008. For a number of years she has been involved in long term, sustainable vocal and instrumental projects in South Cumbria, Northumberland and the Ripon and Leeds Diocese. These projects, aimed at the primary age phase, are designed to encourage and firmly establish music in schools as well as giving all children the experience of performing together in a large group of usually about 400! Her own performing experience has included singing with professional orchestras and choirs, solo recitals and solo parts in opera. She now has a practice as a voice consultant. From her early experiences of performing in Welsh Eisteddfodau Marilynne has developed a lifelong passion and enthusiasm for all aspects of performance. Having studied piano, voice and cello at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, she took a Masters Degree in Education. The combination of these two strands consolidated her interest in music performance and music education and the interface between the two. Her appointment as Head of the School of Performance at the College of Ripon and York St. John enabled her to maintain and develop these interests nationally and internationally as well as building collaborative partnerships in performance between the other creative and performing arts within the School which included music, dance, drama, theatre, film and television.
Thomas Moore
Deputy Music Director and Accompanist
Thomas Moore was born in Leicester, and was a treble in Leicester Cathedral Choir. He studied music at the University of Huddersfield, graduating as a Bachelor of Music in 199. He is an accomplished and experienced Musician having held numerous posts across the country. After undergraduate studies, Tom completed further studies for a Master of the Arts qualification.
Tom has worked with many notable musicians and groups in his career to date; as well as being principal Accomanist and Deputy Music Director of Harrogate Choral he holds the same roles with Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir. He is currently a freelance musician based in West Yorkshire.
Tom has broadcast for BBC radio and television, and his work as a choral director and organist can be heard on numerous compact disc recordings. Tom’s work has taken him to many venues within the UK, across Europe and to America.
Tom has worked with many notable musicians and groups in his career to date; as well as being principal Accomanist and Deputy Music Director of Harrogate Choral he holds the same roles with Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir. He is currently a freelance musician based in West Yorkshire.
Tom has broadcast for BBC radio and television, and his work as a choral director and organist can be heard on numerous compact disc recordings. Tom’s work has taken him to many venues within the UK, across Europe and to America.
Trustees
Co - Chairs - Paul Jackson and Amy Moseley
Treasurer - Gill Walsh
Secretary - Ruth Pridmore
Trustees - Marilynne Davies, Kate Rogata & Dee Walsh
Treasurer - Gill Walsh
Secretary - Ruth Pridmore
Trustees - Marilynne Davies, Kate Rogata & Dee Walsh
The Membership Team
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Paul Jackson As well as being Co-Chair, Paul has overall responsibility for membership matters and is the first point of contact for potential new Tenors and Basses. |
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Dee Walsh Dee acts as the deputy in respect of membership matters and is the first point of contact for potential new Sopranos and Altos. |
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Anna Thornhill-Jones Anna is our music mentor for members. She can provide initial support for new or existing members in relation to musical issues. |
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Our Voice Reps
Our Voice Representatives are the first point of contact for existing members. They offer pastoral support if needed, are happy to deal with any queries and can feedback to the committee. As they oversee rehearsal attendance, it is important to let them know if you cannot attend a rehearsal as they keep an eye out for any unexpected absences.
Our Voice Representatives are the first point of contact for existing members. They offer pastoral support if needed, are happy to deal with any queries and can feedback to the committee. As they oversee rehearsal attendance, it is important to let them know if you cannot attend a rehearsal as they keep an eye out for any unexpected absences.
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Sally Jackson Soprano 1 |
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Jean Clay Soprano 2 |
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Dawn Hey Alto 1 |
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Jane Burniston Alto 2 |
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Stephen Murdoch Tenor |
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Bryan Dexter Bass |