Trustee recruitment

Help to shape our future!

After ten successful years of acclaimed performances and recordings luminatus vocal ensemble is now at an important juncture. We are in the process of creating CIO (charitable incorporated organisation) and wish to recruit one or two additional trustees. This is a rare chance to join a proven, high-calibre professional ensemble and to use your skills and experience to help us in our work.

About Luminatus Vocal Ensemble

Luminatus Vocal Ensemble is a highly acclaimed, professional group of singers. Our reputation for musical excellence is reflected in recent reviews, where critics have hailed us as ‘spellbinding’ and a ‘choir of exceptional ability.’ Our signature ‘rich and full’ sound is derived from the exceptional quality of our members:

Every singer is an established soloist in their own right.
We operate on a ‘first amongst equals’ principle, ensuring a consistently high vocal standard.

We bridge centuries by performing the beauty of ‘new’ Renaissance pieces alongside other music, including the powerful voices of contemporary women composers. We also work with a period instrument orchestra in larger scale projects.

How you can help

Mission Statement: “Luminatus Vocal Ensemble is dedicated to enriching the public cultural life, primarily across the East Midlands and East of England, by performing high-quality classical choral music. Our mission is achieved by championing diverse repertoire, sustaining professional artistic practice through concerts, recordings, and commissions, and operating as a well-governed not-for-profit organisation.”

We need your leadership to help us on our journey. We are specifically looking for individuals with the experience and vision to set a strategic direction and, possibly, step into a leadership role. We would like to hear from candidates interested in the role of Chair.

What we do

Concert Performance: Producing a calendar of high-quality classical music concerts, mostly in the East Midlands and East of England.
Recording and Dissemination: Planning and distributing recordings, with a focus on Renaissance and contemporary women composers. Much of this has never been recorded before.
Commissioning New Works: Actively supporting the development of the choral art form by commissioning new compositions.
Education and training: We aim to develop education and training projects in singing and conducting for young people. W also aim to support and participate in local community projects, especially with disadvantage groups and the elderly.
Sustainability: Securing grant funding and ensuring robust financial and legal governance as a charity.

Person Specification for trustee:

We are Looking For:
Commitment	Willingness to provide challenge and support for our mission.
Leadership	Experience in strategic planning and, possibly, fulfilling the role of Chair.
Specific Skills	Professional experience in either finance, fundraising, marketing, or use of social media
Enthusiasm	An interest in classical and choral music is a great advantage.