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Mixed Choir (SATB ) based in Port Isaac ,North Cornwall . Musical Director Janet Townsend BA ARCM MBE

27/01/2026

We need a new leader!!!
Musical Director Vacancy
Start: August/September 2026

After more than 30 splendid years our founder and MD Janet Townsend is retiring from her post, though remaining close to our friendly choir.

She will be a hard act to follow, but a rewarding challenge for whoever takes us on!

If you are interested in applying before 20th February click here for more information.

Following the retirement after over 30 years of Janet Townsend, MBE, our founding Musical Director, we are looking to recruit a dynamic and talented colleague to the position from August 2026.

27/01/2026

Start date: August/September 2026
This is an exciting opportunity for a new Musical Director to lead a friendly, inclusive and well-established community choir. The new MD will:

Lead a well-balanced SATB choir with more than fifty singers from across North Cornwall

Renew and develop the choir’s wide-ranging repertoire – from madrigals to musicals

Direct performances locally in churches, festivals and community venues – with exciting opportunities beyond

Shape the future of a choir that values musical quality, inclusivity and enjoyment

Port Isaac Chorale is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Musical Director following the retirement of our founding MD, who established the choir over thirty years ago. The role includes leading weekly Tuesday evening rehearsals at St Endellion Village Hall, conducting concerts, recommending repertoire and programmes and working collaboratively with our accompanist and committee.
We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience leading choirs or choral groups (including the ability to develop vocal technique)

Is an inspiring communicator with a love of music across genres

Takes an inclusive, encouraging approach

Can balance musical ambition with a sense of enjoyment and community spirit, working collaboratively with friends of the choir to celebrate the rich local musical heritage

The successful candidate will be employed on a self-employed basis.
Interested? Further details, including the job description and person specification are available at: https://www.portisaacchorale.com/md-vacancy

Closing date for applications: 20th February 2026

26/01/2026

The Port Isaac Choral now has its own YouTube Channel!

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22/01/2026

Hi all

On a dark wet winter evening there is nothing more uplifting that singing together.

We are a non-audition choir with approximately 45 members. Whilst some members are themselves musicians, others have no previous experience of reading music or singing in a choir.

The choir rehearses every Tuesday evening, at 7.30 during term time, at St Endellion Village Hall.

Join Us!
We are always looking for new talent.

22/01/2026

Hi all

What a special event at the Truro Cathedral FOCS Concert. A full house and a wonderful day for the 5 singing groups who performed. For those of you unable to attend, a few videos.

A Choir Collective - Hark the Glad Sound