Salary guide
Choir Director
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- Variable
ArtsMusic
- The UK has over 4,000 choirs nationwide
Other names this job is known by
- Choral Conductor
- Choral Director
Key responsibilities
- Lead and conduct choirs in rehearsals and performances
- Select and arrange music
- Train and audition singers
- Plan concert programmes
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in music or choral conducting
- Experience as a singer or assistant
- Conducting and leadership skills
- Musical knowledge and creativity
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Artistic Director
- Music Director
- Academic roles
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study music or choral conducting
- Gain experience as a singer or assistant
- Progress to director roles with further training and networking
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