Opportunities in the Music Department

As a result of a re-structure and expansion of the Music Department staffing, The Chapter of Peterborough Chapter is seeking to appoint to the positions below. All the appointments will begin from September 2020.

Organist (full time, permanent)

This is a role for an outstanding Organist of ability and experience. The successful candidate will play a significant role in the provision of music at the Cathedral, and will assist the Director of Music in ensuring the highest standards of Cathedral music making at all times.  

Follow this link for full details: Organist 

Head of Choral Development (3 days per week, permanent)

This is a role for an outstanding musician of ability and experience of conducting choirs to the highest level. The successful candidate will play a significant role in the provision of choral music at the Cathedral, and will assist the Director of Music in ensuring the highest standards of Cathedral music making at all times.

Follow this link for full details: Head of Choral Development 

Organ Scholarship (2020-2021)
Alto Choral Scholarship (2020-2021)
Bass Choral Scholarship (2020-2021)

Follow these links for full details:
Organ Scholarship
Choral Scholarships

How to apply

For all these appointments the closing date for applications is Friday 24th January 2020 at 12.00 noon.

Full details of how to apply are given within the details for each post.
All require the completion of this application form: Cathedral application form

Should you have music-related queries prior to application, please contact Tansy Castledine, Director of Music on 01733 355316 (Office) or via e-mail at: tansy.castledine@peterborough-cathedral.org.uk   

Completed applications

Completed applications for the Organist and Head of Choral Development posts should be sent to:
The Dean’s PA, Email: Dean.PA@peterborough-cathedral.org.uk  
The Dean's Office, Deanery Mews, Minster Precincts, Peterborough PE1 1XS

Completed applications for the Organ and Choral Scholarships should be sent to:
The Music Administrator, Email: music@peterborough-cathedral.org.uk
Music Department, 28 Minster Precinccts, Peterborough, PE1 1XS

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