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CONNECTICUT Cheshire United Methodist Church, Cheshire, CT Cheshire United Methodist Church 205 Academy Road St. Lawrence Church, Killingworth, CT St. Lawrence Church seeks a minister of music to: Provide and supervise the music ministry of the liturgical life of the parish in a manner that enhances the worship experience of parishioners within the acceptable norms of the Roman Catholic Church. Work with the pastor to implement worship services that are inspirational. Schedule cantors and choir rehearsals. Encourage development and participation in liturgical music and congregational singing in the parish, with all members young and old.
St. Lawrence Church 7 Hemlock Drive Killingworth, CT 06419 (posted May 13, 2013) Christ Episcopal Church, Guilford, CT Christ Episcopal Church of Guilford, CT seeks a Music Director to lead the music ministry of a parish with average Sunday attendance of 150. The primary responsibilities of this 3/8-time position include playing the organ for services at 10a.m Sundays and on Holy Days, directing two choirs (an adult and children’s choir), and planning the music for all services by selecting appropriate hymns, anthems, and service music. The candidate should be skilled in teaching volunteer singers, both adults and children. Strong leadership, organizational ability, keyboard skills, and a collaborative spirit are also essential. Yearly salary is currently $16,000. The position will commence in August of 2013; applications will be accepted through May 31. Christ Church houses a two-manual organ built in 2003 by the Southfield Organ Co. of Springfield, Mass. For more information on the music program and the church, please visit the church’s website, www.christchurchguilford.org. Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter and resume to: Christ Episcopal Church attn: Music Director Search Committee 11 Park St Guilford, CT 06437 or in digital format to: cecsec@snet.net. (posted May 13, 2013) Stepney Baptist Church, Monroe, CT Stepney Baptist Church 423 Main Street Monroe, CT 06468 (posted May 3, 2013) Union Memorial Church, Stamford, CT The Union Memorial Church (UCC) is looking for a new Choir Director who plays the organ and/or piano. The ideal candidate will direct adult, children, and hand-bell choirs, to perform at one Sunday morning worship (10:00 a.m.) service per week, plus sacred days. This position requires a bachelor's degree in music, or suitable experience, to begin in september 2013 or earlier. Please send cover letter and resume by May 31 to: or mail to: Union Memorial Church 58 Church Street Stamford, CT 06905 (posted April 29, 2013) The Anglican Singers, New London, CT The Anglican Singers, artists-in-residence at St. James Church, New London, CT, seek applicants for a musical director beginning August 1, 2013. The auditioned group, which is devoted to perpetuating the English choral tradition as found in the Anglican service of Choral Evensong, presents 6-7 evensongs per season (Sept.-May), as well as a service of Advent lessons and carols. The singers have performed at venues in New England, New York, Quebec and England, in addition to their home base in New London. A week-long residency at Ely Cathedral is scheduled for July 2014. For a complete job description and further information, please visit www.anglicansingers.org. Application deadline is April 19. (posted March 13, 2013) Cheshire United Methodist Church, Cheshire, CT Cheshire United Methodist Church is currently seeking applicants for organist /music director to begin by August 1, 2013. Cheshire UMC is an inclusive, family-oriented congregation with a vibrant, dedicated music program. The music director leads the senior choir and Jubilate bell choir and provides oversight for the existing directors of other music groups. Our organ is a 6 year old 3 manual Allen Renaissance digital. Many parishioners participate in the musical groups of our church, and we encourage and support innovation. Music is an essential component of our weekly worship experience. We are looking for an organist/music director who will participate with us in this ministry. CUMC Attn: Christ Driscoll 205 Academy road Cheshire, CT 06410 or email to: cheshireumc@sbcglobal.net (posted March 11, 2013)
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Trumbull, CT Holy Cross Lutheran Chruch in Trumbull, CT has an opening for a person to serve as organist and choir director beginning July 1, 2013. The position is part-time, requiring approximately 15 hours per week. For complete listing see attached PDF of the job description here. Application deadline is April 15. Holy Cross Lutheran Church 5995 Main Street Trumbull, CT 06611 (203)-268-7555 or (203)-268-4555 (posted March 11, 2013) East Avenue United Methodist Church, Norwalk, CT East Avenue United Methodist Church in Fairfield County, CT is seeking a part time qualified professional or student working towards a professional degree to direct its music program. Students seeking an internship will be considered. East Avenue UMC seeks a capable musician with a call to lead spirit-led contemporary and traditional worship music and develop a youth and children's choir. Keyboard and choral direction skills required, organ skills preferred. Candidate should have or be working towards a relevant degree or equivalent. Please send resume and letter of introduction to: East Avenue United Methodist Church ATTN: Pastor/SPR 244 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06855 or via email to: daleellen_k@yahoo.com (posted March 5, 2013) Church of the Good Shepherd, Orange, CT Church of the Good Shepherd in Orange, CT is searching for a dynamic and creative Interim Music Minister to lead an eclectic music and worship program with a blend of traditional and contemporary music styles. The Music minister will collaborate with the Rector to develop liturgies and a music program for the Church which enhances the spirit of worship and assists the congregation in experiencing and connecting with God. The successful candidate will be directing music groups for 2 Sunday services, working with adults and children. Skills in piano and choral direction required, organ skills negotiable. Position is currently 10-15 hours per week. Please send a resume and letter of introduction to: rectorofcgs@optonline.net Church of the Good Shepherd 680 Racebrook Road Orange, CT 06477
Christ Church, Greenwich, CT Christ Church Greenwich seeks a Fellow of Sacred Music. This is a part time position – requiring 28 hours per week. The position will have a base salary of $26,000 per year and will include housing, but it will not include healthcare benefits. This is consistent with other part time staff positions at Christ Church. The ideal candidate will have both organist and choral conductor experience in sacred music. Additionally, it would be helpful if the candidate has worked with children’s choirs as well as adult choirs, and has demonstrated an ability to recruit and motivate young people to become choristers. It is expected that there will be opportunities to supplement the income from this position with income from private music / voice lessons. It is for that reason that the preferred candidate will have no restrictions on opportunities for other sources of earned income. This position reports to the Director of Music and the Parish Administrator Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
For more information, please contact Susan Marks at 203-869-6600 x. 17 Christ Church Greenwich 254 E. Putnam Ave Greenwich, CT 06830 203-869-6600 (posted March 5, 2013)
Zion Episcopal Church, North Branford, CT Zion Episcopal Church, North Branford, CT is seeking a part-time Music Director/musician with a love of congregational singing. Looking for an organized, ‘people-person’ to direct and develop our all-volunteer adult and children’s choirs. Responsibilities include accompanying the final hymn at the 8 a.m. liturgy and 10 a.m. service and planning a mix of traditional and contemporary music with vicar. We currently use 1982 Hymnal, LEVAS, Wonder, Love and Praise, and The Faith We Sing. Adult choir rehearses one evening weekly and Sunday morning, children meet after the later service. Skills in piano and choral direction required, organ skills negotiable. Position is currently 10-12 hours per week. Please send a resume and letter of introduction to: Zion Episcopal Church 326 Notch Hill Rd. North Branford, CT 06471 or via email to zionvicar@att.net (posted February 17, 2013)
OUT OF STATEFirst Presbyterian Church, New York City, NY The First Presbyterian Church in New York City is seeking an energetic and creative person to lead our music program with families, children, and youth. The family music program involves children of all ages, from families with infants through youth in 12th grade. The program is connected to an active church school program and worship. Applicants should demonstrate strong vocal technique, musicianship skills, and have an understanding of children's voices. Applicant should be flexible, have good communication skills, and be comfortable working with children of all ages and their parents. A bachelor's degree in music is preferred, with training and/or experience in sacred music. This position is part time (20 hours a week) during the program year (September through May).Email resume and cover letter to searchdfmm@fpcnyc.org or fax 212-675-8674, to the attention of The Rev. Barbara E. Senecal-Davis. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. First Presbyterian Church, NYC 12 W 12th St. New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 675-6150 (posted May 24, 2013) St. Francis Episcopal Church, Great Falls, VA Part-time music director/organist sought for broad-church, program size Episcopal church in Washington DC suburbs. Adult and children's choirs, two musical services Sept-May, one summer service, holy days, three Evensongs annually, small Randall Dyer pipe organ. Repertoire is standard Anglican, depending largely on the 1982 Hymnal and 1979 Book of Common Prayer. Position may be shared between two musicians with complementary skills and interests. Cash stipend commensurate with AGO guidelines. Position available in August. St. Francis Episcopal Church 9220 Georgetown Pike Great Falls, VA 22066 (posted April 29, 2013) St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church seeks a qualified individual for the position of Music Director. The Music Director position is three-quarter to full-time, contingent on the candidate’s training and experience. The person called to this position will serve as organist, director of the adult choir, and liturgical music planner and coordinator. The Music Director will join a talented team of lay and ordained staff at St. John’s and will be invited to share in a collaborative ministry of creating liturgy and inviting our whole congregation into an experience of God through music. The music program at St. John's engages people of all ages in a wide range of musical possibilities: adult choir, youth choir, children's choir, hand bell choir, and an instrumental ensemble. The Music Director position requires a musician possessing excellence as an organist and choral conductor, as well as experience with the Episcopal liturgy and musical tradition and thorough knowledge of the classical Christian repertoire. The successful candidate will also have a record of adaptable, creative, and collaborative leadership. The organ, an historic four manual E.M. Skinner instrument, was restored in 2008 and now has 55 ranks and 3,455 pipes in six divisions. Interested applicants should send the following information to Marilyn Conklin, Chair of the Music Director Search Committee, at mconklin.stjohns@gmail.com: (1) A resume with cover letter; (2) Four references; (3) A brief response to the following: (a) Share with us how your talents as a musician and director enable you to deepen and expand the spiritual experience of God’s people in a congregation; and (b) Describe your leadership style and provide an example from your experience where your leadership was an asset to the team on which you served; and (4) Optionally, applicants may also provide an organ performance or choral conducting video or audio file link of the applicant. Applications will be accepted until May 24, 2013. Complete job description and position requirements are available on our website, www.stjohnsstpaul.org. Salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church 60 Kent Street St. Paul, MN 55102 (posted April 25, 2013) Plymouth Congregational UCC, Fort Collins, CO Director of Music and the Arts Plymouth Congregational Church, UCC, is a growing, progressive, Open and Affirming congregation that has nearly doubled in size over ten years. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, adjacent to the campus of Colorado State University, we are consistently named as one of “Top 10” places to live in the U.S. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits. Music ranges from traditional hymnody to Iona and Taizé. 2006 Allen Renaissance Quantum 3-manual organ. Our new director will be organist and choir director for 60-voice chancel choir, children’s and bell choirs, coordinate liturgical arts and gallery, and be a team player in our church’s staff ministry. See full job description at www.plymouthucc.org Plymouth Congregational UCC 916 W. Prospect Road Fort Collins, CO 80526 (posted April 19, 2013) Doylestown Presbyterian Church, Doylestown, PA Doylestown Presbyterian Church seeks an Associate Director of Music/Organist to begin in August, 2013. Responsibilities include: Plan, prepare, and play music appropriate for each Sunday service of worship (8:30 and 11:00). Serve as principal accompanist for all music during services. Accompany and assist the Chancel Choir and Festival Choir. Accompany and assist the Alleluia Choir and Youth Choir as needed. Prepare and play for weddings and funerals as scheduled (with additional compensation provided). Assist the DOM in carrying out his duties effectively. Bachelors of Music required. Masters preferred. Candidate must have experience as an organist and choral accompanist. Experience with children’s music a plus, but not required. This is a part‐time position (10-15 hours weekly). Compensation based on education and experience. Doylestown Presbyterian Church 127 East Court Street Doylestown, PA 18901 (posted April 9, 2013)
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, in Center City, Philadelphia, is seeking a half-time choir director for a new children’s program to begin in the fall of 2013. Saint Mark’s is a vibrant, program-sized, Anglo-Catholic parish that has a long tradition of excellent music and liturgy. We are seeking a director who is passionate about music ministry with children to envision, build, recruit, and direct this program. Familiarity with RSCM materials, approach, and repertoire will be helpful; keyboard skills are required. Preferred applicants will have a degree in music and in experience in training and building children’s choir programs in churches. Please send a resume with a cover letter that addresses your view of the role of children and music in the liturgical assembly, the place of music in Christian formation, and what gifts you have to bring to a start-up program. Links to recordings or videos of your work are welcome. Materials should be sent electronically only to semullen@saintmarksphiladelphia.org. For more information on the church, please visit www.saintmarksphiladelphia.org. Saint Mark's Episcopal Church 1625 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (posted March 28, 2013) Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Livonia, MI Holy Cross is a dynamic, progressive faith community in the Lutheran tradition (ELCA). Worship is the center of our life together and through worship we encounter the living God. This shapes us to be God’s people in order to do God’s work in the world. Our vision for the Minister ofWorship and Music is a partner in leadership who embodies the best of more than 2,000 years of church music in a liturgical tradition. This partner will be passionate about using his or her gifts on the organ, piano, and at the podium both to strengthen the worship life of the community and to reach those who do not yet know how to sing God’s song.
As a congregation with 200 in weekly worship, we are blessed with everything from a pipe organ and baby grand piano to a full African drum circle; everything from a traditional sanctuary to a coffee house and outdoor Chartres-style labyrinth. Our community loves to sing and is looking for an energetic leader who can inspire and equip people of all ages and backgrounds to join in the song. Full job description attached here. Holy Cross Lutheran Church 30650 Six Mile Road Livonia, MI 48198 (posted March 15, 2013) Fremont Presbyterian Church, Sacramento, CA Fremont Presbyterian Church of Sacramento, California is seeking a part-time Organist to assist in leadership of its Sunday worship services and to accompany the accomplished Sanctuary Choir. Advanced keyboard skills on both the piano and organ are desired.
The Church recently commissioned and installed a new 67-rank pipe organ made by the Reuter Organ Company of Lawrence Kansas (Opus #2239). The newly remodeled sanctuary of the church seats approximately 1,000 worshippers.
A job announcement for the position and the specifications for the organ are attached here. Fremont Presbyterian Church 5770 Carlson Drive Sacramento, CA 95819 (916)-452-7132 (posted March 15, 2013)
Christ Lutheran Church, Natick, MA Christ Lutheran Church, Natick, is looking for an exceptional church organist and choir director, deeply rooted in the rich traditions of liturgical music, and appreciative of how music enhances our worship, strengthens our faith community and engages newcomers to our worship. Our ideal candidate will be able to incorporate in our worship the historic repertoire and the best of 20th and 21st century sacred music which has theological, liturgical, and musical value. Working collaboratively with the pastor and the Worship, Music, and Visual Arts Committee the Music Director will plan and develop the musical program of the congregation in support of its worship and mission goals. S/he will lead one weekly Sunday morning worship and other seasonal liturgies, support a second, informal liturgy (currently Sunday evenings), direct the senior choir, and coordinate junior and bell choirs, our world band (global music), and other vocal and instrumental ensembles and soloists, helping to create opportunities that utilize diverse parishioner talent and support our vision of “Inviting all to Christ” through music. We offer competitive salary, four weeks’ vacation, and a stipend for continuing education. Christ Lutheran Church 113 Union Street Natick, MA 01760 attn: Carol Virshbo by March 30. Interviews are expected to begin in early April. (posted March 6, 2013) First Congregational Church, Paxton, MA First Congregational Church Paxton, MA (UCC) seeks an experienced and dedicated part-time Minister of Music to lead a vibrant church music program. The qualified candidate will oversee, direct, and enhance the church’s four choirs (adult, children, youth, hand chimes), plan services with the Pastor throughout the church year, provide organ worship music, work with volunteer and professional musicians, and build on a strong music ministry. In addition to Sunday worship responsibilities, duties include selecting relevant choral anthems, conducting weekly choir rehearsals, planning special services, and providing expanded opportunities in the music program for church members. Nearly 70 adults and children participate in our choral/instrumental program and we have a staff accompanist/organist. The historic church (1767) contains a 52-stop 2004 Seville organ, two pianos, and a 3-octave Suzuki hand chime set. Position is 10 hrs/week. Start date July 1. Qualifications are a Bachelor/Master of Music or equivalent with organ performance ability, choral conducting skills, and significant previous experience. Knowledge of worship traditions and musical styles are important assets. Full details at www.paxtonfirstchurch.org. First Congregational Church 1 Church Street Paxton, MA 01612 (posted March 5, 2013) The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Chappaqua, NY The Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Chappaqua, NY is currently seeking a Music Director. The Music Director provides musical leadership for Sunday services at 10 am, for seasonal special services (e.g. Holy Week and Christmas), and up to four additional services (e.g. Evensong). He/she is responsible for a service prelude and postlude on piano or organ. The Director provides training and accompaniment for the Junior and Adult Choirs, leading Wednesday evening rehearsals for both choirs, and Sunday morning pre-service rehearsal. Candidates must demonstrate fine musicianship, proficiency on both piano and organ, familiarity with Episcopal liturgy and hymnody, and knowledge of choral repertoire. The Church of St. Mary the Virgin 191 South Greeley Ave P.O. Box 380 Chappaqua, NY 10514 (posted February 16, 2013) St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Kansas City, MO St. Paul's seeks a 3/8 or 1/2 time organist to replace our retiring organist. Responsibilities include: 1. Select and prepare voluntaries and postludes as needed for scheduled, public worship. To include, but not limited to: a. Saturday 5 p.m. worship b. Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship c. Accompany choir rehearsals on designated dates and times d. seasonal worship e. Friday day school chapel (subject to availability) 2. Consult with Director of Music/Choirmaster and/or Rector regarding liturgy and music, ordinary and extraordinary (e.g. weddings, funerals, evening prayer, etc). 3. Submit voluntaries and postludes to the Director of Music/Choirmaster and Parish Administrator 6 weeks in advance. 4. Serve as the rehearsal accompanist for Adult Choir rehearsals, Sunday morning Children’s Choir rehearsals. Assist the Director of Music/Choirmaster in setting up for and securing the building for evening choir rehearsals. 5. Serve as organist/pianist for all anthems and congregational music for all public worship. 6. Consult with and assist the Director of Music/Choirmaster and Rector in all matters of church music and liturgy. Assist the Parish Administrator by proofing worship bulletins re: hymns and music. 7. In consultation with the Director of Music/Choirmaster, oversee the care, maintenance, and tuning of the organ and all parish pianos. 8. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Educations and/or experience commensurate with providing professional music for church music and liturgy. 10. Compensation based on the American Guild of organist salary guide between 3/8 and 1/2 time ($22K-$35K) depending on the applicants education, experience, and skill level. Additional benefits may be included in negotiation of salary. At least 2-3 years experience preferred. 11. The person hired for this position will be subject to hiring guidelines and procedures required by the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri. This will include but is not limited to background checks, required training, etc. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and résumé to: Mr. Sam Anderson at sama0320@gmail.com Questions about the position may be directed to Mr. Anderson as well. St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Day School 11 E. 40th St. Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 268-6514 (posted February 4, 2013)
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIESNew Hymn Competition Announced CALL FOR ENTRIES The Australian Hymn Book Pty Ltd is delighted to announce its first international hymn competition as part of its work of gathering the finest congregational songs for its growing Together in Song collection. The competition has two entry levels, either of which may be selected by an individual competitor: General and Specific. Full competition guidelines can be found here. International Hymn Competition PO Box 128 PARKVILLE V 3052 AUSTRALIA (posted April 29, 2013)
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