About Fulham Brass Band
Fulham Brass Band, formed in 1895, is a friendly and ambitious amateur brass band. The band rehearses on Monday nights at St Etheldreda’s Church in Fulham from 19:15 to 21:45.
Having been in the London and Southern Counties Championship Section since 2019, the band will be competing in the First Section in 2026 and is eager to make a swift return to the Championship Section. In addition to the annual regional contest, the band performs at a range of engagements, stages regular concerts, and is keen to develop new and innovative programmes and opportunities in our local community and further afield.
The band are now seeking an enthusiastic and talented Musical Director (MD) to build upon these successes and take us into our next chapter. The role is compensated, with a fixed fee covering each rehearsal and performance.
Band ethos
The key priority for the band’s members is to enjoy our music-making together, be musically challenged and take pride in each and every performance.
We have a range of abilities within the band and are looking for an MD that supports each player’s development and can provide direction to all players to move forward on their musical path, both in rehearsal and at home.
The band maintains a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, both in the way we conduct ourselves and in our programming of music. Our new MD will share these values.
Role specification
The responsibilities of the Musical Director are as follows:
- Lead weekly rehearsals, planning repertoire accordingly to ensure the band achieves its full potential;
- Lead the technical and musical development of the band and its members;
- Lead the band at concerts and other engagements as required, including programming and preparation;
- Lead the band at the annual London and Southern Counties area contest;
- Work with the band committee to engender a culture within the band which is inclusive, enjoyable, ambitious and educational;
- Work with the band committee to organise sectional rehearsals as required;
- Support the development of small ensemble and solo playing;
- Provide regular updates at band committee and Annual General meetings;
- Work with the band committee to identify relevant opportunities beyond the regular calendar of activities;
- Work with the band committee to identify opportunities to engage guest conductors as appropriate;
- Support the continuous implementation of the band’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy.
Person specification
- Experience and skills
- Experience of leading a high-quality music ensemble;
- Excellent musical knowledge, preferably within a brass banding context;
- Ability to coach the band and its members;
- Strong networks within brass banding and/or a wider musical context.
- The ideal candidate will be a supportive, collaborative and sociable individual who will be committed to helping develop all facets of the band.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is Friday 19th December 2025.
To submit your application, please email chair@fulhambrassband.co.uk and include the following:
- A covering letter demonstrating your skills, experience and ability to meet the specification outlined above;
- A copy of your CV.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in due course with further information on the audition process, which will take place in early January 2026.
Applications will be treated in confidence. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to take forward the applications of promising candidates before the closing date.
Contact
Any questions relating to the post or process should be directed to Fulham Brass Band at chair@fulhambrassband.co.uk or call 07429 663662. We would welcome a discussion with potential applicants and particularly encourage applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
We look forward to receiving your application.