New term + Dates for Auditions for new MD

Dear All

I hope you’ve had a lovely summer and are looking forward to singing again. 

Following on from the marvellous year with Chris at the helm, we have another very exciting term ahead of us. As you know we are in the process of recruiting a new Musical Director to lead Sheen Gate Choir. We’ve had a fantastic response to our advertisement and are planning to hold auditions for the short-listed candidates to take place during the first three rehearsals this term. All choir members are then invited to meet on Tuesday 3^rd October to make the final decision including holding a ballot. 

We were fortunate to have a good number of excellent candidates interested in the post which made the task of drawing up a shortlist a difficult one. In the end we decided to invite six candidates to audition (two per audition date), this way the choir will have as wide a choice as is practical and will have the opportunity to experience different styles of direction which will be a useful exercise in itself, and hopefully great fun.

Dates for Auditions (Tuesdays 19:45-21:30):

12^th September 

19^th September

26^th September 

3^rd October (ballot)

It is obviously important that as many choir members as possible attend the auditions both as a courtesy to the candidates and to allow everyone involved to reach the best decision.

Please could you let me know which dates you can attend.

All Autumn Term Dates 2023 (Tuesdays 19:45-21:30):

12^th September – 1^st audition

19^th September – 2^nd audition

26^th September – 3^rd audition

3^rd October – discussion & ballot

10^th October – first full rehearsal with new MD

Then every Tuesday until 

12^th December – last rehearsal 

Best Regards

Siobhan Jones