News and Notices

Boston Orchestra are looking for String and Brass Players!

The Boston Orchestra are looking for string and brass players to join their happy band.

Rehearsals take place Monday evenings
7.30pm-9.30pm

St Mary's Church Hall
24 Horncastle Road
Boston
PE21 9BU

For more information please contact susandtuck@hotmail.com

posted 30/9/2024

Cabra Singers are looking for an Accompanist!

Established for 30 years, they are an SATB choir based in Dunholme village, 6 miles north of Lincoln. They are looking for a new accompanist.

They are an enthusiastic choir with a varied repertoire, including classical, popular, folk, showpieces and carols, who like a challenge while at the same time keeping it fun and are keen to continue developing and growing.

They perform at local charity events, Christmas carol concerts, church services and organize they're own concerts 3 to 4 times a year in they're local area and meet to rehearse on Wednesday evenings at The Dunholme Old School Community Centre, with breaks for Christmas, Easter and Summer.

If the position would be of interest, they look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.

Please contact clarewallis@btinternet.com

posted 8/7/2024

Blokes Who Sing are looking for a singing leader!

Blokes Who Sing are a small group of mostly retired men who meet up regularly in term time on a Thursday evening at 7.30pm at Washingborough Methodist Church, to sing a few songs and enjoy each other's company.

The group was founded approximately 13 years ago by Keith Laflin.  Sadly, Keith passed away earlier this year, but the group wish to continue Keith's legacy and continue singing. 

Each year Blokes Who Sing perform concerts and raise money for charities.

If you are interested in leading the group, please contact Keith Swann on 07810 835753 or 01522 790315 or email kswann094@btinternet.com

posted 19/06/2024

Calling all ladies in the Lincoln Area!

Lindum Ladies Choir are looking for new members!

Lindum Ladies Choir is a local friendly group of ladies who rehearse every Friday in Nettleham under the musical direction of Nick Perry. Their accompanist is Simon Clarke. They perform 2 or 3 concerts a year for various charities. They have recently lost a few members for various reasons and are looking to recruit new singers, particularly second sopranos or altos.

So, if you are looking for a new challenge and would like join them, they would love to meet you.

Please email Jill for further information or if you have any questions jillrobson1957@outlook.com

posted 06/03/2024

Boston Choral Society is looking for a Conductor/Musical Director 

Application deadline: Thursday, 29 February 2024

Boston Choral Society is seeking a new Musical Director from September 2024.

A registered charity, we are a long established choral society based in Lincolnshire. The society is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. As a choir we have been strengthened under the 9 year leadership of our current multi-talented director Peter Wellsted. During that time, the choir has expanded its repertoire considerably. It has delved into genres other than pure classical, such as musical theatre and contemporary classical together with some modern.

The successful candidate will need to be skilled, ambitious and motivating, with a good sense of humour, to lead us forward into this exciting new phase of our singing.

We currently have a membership of 22 non-auditioned SATB singers. We have an excellent professional accompanist who has been with the choir for many years. We perform a minimum of three major concerts per year - mainly locally - in December, March/April and June/July. Rehearsals are from September to June, during term time, taking place in Kirton Town Hall, on Thursday evenings.

Remuneration, currently session based, will be discussed at interview. This will take the format of a formal interview plus a requirement to conduct the choir at one of its rehearsals to a piece the applicant has previously prepared for the choir to sing. Informal chats are desirable.

Please contact the lead for the recruitment process, Dr Anna Zahorski, by emailing edwannaz@doctors.org.uk to organise a mutually convenient time.

Interested candidates should submit the following to Dr Anna Zahorski:

1. A covering letter of less than 400 words explaining why you are ideal to lead the Boston Choral Society through the next phase of its existence.

2. A current CV, including names and contact details of two referees, ideally one of whom should be a member of a choir recently conducted by the applicant.

3. Brief details of any public concerts you will be conducting during the appointment period (March-May 2024)

4. Any social media handles that may be relevant and showcase the applicant’s abilities to perform as a Musical Director.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 29th February 2024. A formal job description and interview time-frame will be sent out to shortlisted candidates.

For more information about the choir: http://www.bostonchoral.com

posted 29/01/2024

MLMF - A new Music Festival in Lincolnshire

MLMF is the Mid Lincs Music Festival, which is a new music festival happening in Lincolnshire in 2023! Being based in Market Rasen, the week will classical music delights over the week including: 

• A recital of Chopin with Georg Sand narrative of their dreadful trip to Majorca which produced many of his favourite Preludes and Nocturnes.
• 'One Enchanted Evening' - a recital by a renowned Italian Tenor from Rome
• A recital by RNCM cellist graduate 1st class honours Katherine Ley, who grew up in Humberston and has returned to Lincolnshire to use as a base during her engagements as a concert cellist including a future performance of the Haydn Cello Concerto this December.

For the audiences, a special afternooon tea will be served with palm court serenading during the week. 

The MLMF will hopefully finish with a performance of Mozart's Grand Cm Mass and MLMF is inviting local choirs and musicians to take part in this work. 

For more details and information, and any enquiries please contact Ellen Rose at: 

Tel: 07377506218

E-mail: regencyball@yahoo.co.uk 

posted 01/09/2022

Mansfield Choral Society is looking for a Musical Director

We are looking for someone who is an experienced conductor with an infectious enthusiasm for choral repertoire spanning a wide variety of genres.

MCS was formed in 1973, and prides itself on the warmth and friendliness of its welcome. There are no auditions, and the membership consists of a wide variety of voices, ages and abilities.  Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7.15pm - 9.00pm, along with two Saturday morning ‘study sessions’ each term.  An experienced accompanist and an Assistant Director are in post.  Concerts are usually held three times a year. Past concerts have included Britten St Nicolas, Purcell Dido & Aeneas, Elgar The Music Makers, Haydn Creation and Folksongs from Britain and Ireland, in venues that include Southwell Minster and Nottingham's Albert Hall.  Collaborations with other local societies enable us to use both larger venues and orchestras.

Our aim is to keep extending our technical abilities so that our performances continue to improve, along with our reputation. We do attract new members every year and our concerts are well supported.  Applicants should have experience of directing large choirs, and preferably some experience of orchestral conducting as well.  An attractive remuneration package is available.

The closing date for applications is Monday 28th February 2022 and interviews will be held on Saturday 5th March followed by an audition with the choir itself on the evening of Thursday 10th March.

Take a look at our website for more information about our choir, including past concerts and the online application form www.mansfieldchoral.org.uk

Principal duties expected of the Musical Director are:

• To effect the musical training of the choir in such works chosen by the M.D. with the agreement of the choir.
• To conduct the choir and other performers at concerts.
• To ensure that the highest possible musical standards are achieved both at rehearsals and concerts.
• To audition soloists from within the choir for any performance and to make recommendations to the Committee in the light of such auditions.
• To make recommendations to the Committee for the engagement of soloists and other performers needed for concerts, and to audition them if necessary.
• To lead the Music Committee.
• Other duties will be augmented and detailed in an agreed Job Description between the successful candidate and Mansfield Choral Society.

posted 31/1/2022

Trustee Vacancies

Do you have a passion for Music?

Do you believe in the power of community music to enrich and transform lives?

soundLINCS is currently seeking enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join and strengthen its Board of Trustees from a diverse range of backgrounds including the arts, education, entertainment and business.

The role of Trustee includes contributing to the development of overall strategy and direction through quarterly Board meetings, and acting as ambassadors promoting the charity’s work among stakeholders.

These are voluntary roles, however reasonable expenses may be claimed.

Closing date for applications:  10am on Monday 21 February 2022

Interviews will be held w/c 28 February 2022

First Board Meeting:  18 April 2022

 For further information and a candidate pack, visit our website - http://www.soundlincs.org/about-us/work-with-us/

 Alternatively, please contact Shelley on 01522 510073, email shelley@soundlincs.org

posted 27/1/2022

Grimsby Symphony Orchestra is back rehearsing, playing music for a wide audience.

From Prom style pieces to Pop!

We rehearse (Covid Safe) on Wednesday nights 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Corpus Christi Hall, Holy Trinity Parish, Cleethorpes.

This first term is Free. It is your chance to catch up with people in your area who enjoy making music. 

We are especially looking for First and Second Violins and Violas. Players need to be Grade 6 and above.

Come and give us a try. You will be most welcome.

For more details visit the website www.grimsbysymphonyorchestra.co.uk or visit our Facebook page.

posted 25/10/2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Claire Morrison, who has died following a short illness.  Claire was a loyal member of the MUSIC:LINK Committee and was Treasurer of MUSIC:LINK for 18 years.  Claire will be sorely missed.  We send our deepest sympathies to Claire's father, Clive and family. 

posted 13/4/2021

soundLINCS were recently successful in securing funding to rebrand and review musicLINK to help increase membership so that this valued community service can continue for a further 30 years.

We would like to thank all the members who voted for their favourite new logo design.

We are excited to be launching the new logo, and releasing a new look diary very soon!

posted 25/10/18