Vacancies

The successful candidates would join a pool of Alto, Tenor or Bass Deputy Lay Clerks to cover services when one of our regular Lay Clerks is unavailable, or on such occasions as extra singers are needed. We are also seeking Soprano Deputy Lay Clerks to sing for midweek funerals or occasional services. Deputy Lay Clerks are engaged on a self-employed basis and are paid by the service at the end of each month on receipt of an invoice.

Main Duties of Deputy Lay Clerks

– To sing Alto, Tenor or Bass with the Cathedral Choir for services, concerts, broadcasts, tours or any other event as required OR to sing Soprano with the Lay Clerks for services
– To prepare all music to the highest standards in advance of rehearsals
– On occasion, to be willing to undertake solo work as required
– To ensure that any safeguarding training is undertaken, and to pass on any safeguarding concerns without delay

Please submit your application using the application form and provide a personal statement (max. 1000 words). Applications should be received by email to alexander@derbycathedral.org at any time. Once the application form has been received, should we wish to invite you to interview and audition, you will be required to prepare a solo piece and undertake several passages of sightreading.

The solo piece could be an aria from an oratorio or passion, a song or an extended solo section from a choral work. You will also be asked some questions about safeguarding. This position is offered subject to two satisfactory references and the completion of a Confidential Declaration Form.