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Job ListingsCurrent as of May 9, 2008. Submit a listing for the next issue here. CONNECTICUT
North Branford Congregational Church, North Branford Organist/pianist (part-time). Sunday worship, 9-11 am. Choir directing experience a plus. Sanctuary is equipped with an Allen organ and grand piano. Position would include providing music for prelude and postlude, accompanying hymns, and providing interval music during service as needed. Choir rehearses separately during the week, but will require accompaniment for anthem each week and warm up before service. Salary is $5,000 per year (pro-rated to 10 months), contract to extend May 2008 through January 2009, and includes 3 Sundays off as paid vacation. CV and references can be submitted by fax to(203)-481-4822 or by e-mail to nobfdcong@sbcglobal.net. Questions may be addressed to the same email.
Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, Madison Music director (part-time). Responsibilities include playing piano during Sunday 10:30 AM services and rehearsing/conducting a small choir. Salary commensurate with UUA guidelines. Please e-mail mfikrig@comcast.net for more information.
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Stamford Minister of music (part-time). Dynamic, welcoming, and progressive Episcopal congregation in North Stamford seeks minister of music. Responsibilities include: supporting the worship of St. Francis through a mix of children’s and adult vocal and bell choirs, congregational singing and the new 19 rank Konzelman electric action pipe organ, working closely with clergy and a liturgy committee in developing inspiring and spiritual worship services that encourage greater participation by parishioners in the musical component of regular Sunday liturgy, and working with a music committee in developing a recital series, the promotion of a Friends of Music program, and involvement in ecumenical and interreligious services. The successful candidate possesses: strong organ skills with a broad ranging and deep understanding of sacred and liturgical music and the breadth of the Anglican tradition, vocal ability used to guide and teach a small, volunteer choir, strong interpersonal gifts and the ability to communicate effectively and work with a diverse constituency (clergy, choir, congregation, committees, and wider community). The position is part time (17-20 hours/week), and the salary range is $30,000 - $38,000. The parish will provide some help for benefits, and the minister of music receives 4 vacation Sundays. Information at http://www.stfrancisstamford.org/.
St. Mark Roman Catholic Church, Westbrook Organist/Director of Music Ministry (part-time). Responsibilities include planning music for three weekend Masses, funerals, weddings, holy days, and special liturgies. Further responsibilities include the ongoing development of a singing assembly supported by the choir and cantor. Familiarity with Roman Catholic liturgy preferred. The prospective candidate should be able to blend traditional and contemporary music and must have strong interpersonal skills to work with choir members, as well as the ability to collaborate with the Pastor and parish staff. Compensation commensurate with experience, ability, and education. Organ: 2-manual, Gress-Miles. Please contact Mrs. Ellen Atwood, Office Administrator, at (860) 399-9207 or send resume to St. Mark Church 222 McVeagh Rd., Westbrook, CT 06498.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fairfield Organ Scholar (part time). Episcopal church seeks advanced student organist interested in gaining experience working within an established, dynamic Anglican choral program. Working with the director of music, the organ scholar will accompany anthems and psalms, play voluntaries, some hymns, and have the opportunity (if desired) to direct the choir occasionally. The St. Paul’s Choir includes 28 boy and girl trebles and 18 adult and teen altos, tenors, and basses, five of whom are professionals. For reference, the church’s 2007-2008 Music List is available online at www.stpaulsfairfield.org/. The successful candidate will have some experience as an organist and accompanist, preferably in the Episcopal Church. 40 rank Austin organ (1976, rebuilt 1998). Salary $15,000 for 10 months (mid-August through mid-June). For further information e-mail the Director of Music, John Abdenour, at jabdenour1962@juno.com. Applications to the same address; please include resume and two references/recommendations.
Westport United Methodist Church, Westport Music Director (part-time). We seek a Music Director with exceptional organ, piano and choral conducting skills who is also comfortable with hand bells. Minimum of Bachelor's degree recquired, plus a broad knowledge base with associated experience of music styles including classical, contemporary and spiritual. He/she will be a committed Christian, have strong inter-personal skills and be a team player in a vital, growing, spiritual church community that places a strong emphasis on its music program and has a long history of outstanding music enhancing the worship experience. 20 member Adult choir, 11 member handbell choir. Electric action pipe organ built 2006 by J.H. and C. S. Odell, 6 foot Bohemia Grand piano plus 3 octaves of handbells and 2 octaves choir chimes. Part time, 20 hours per week, $25,000. E-mail resume to office@westportumc.org, or mail to Westport United Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport, CT 06880
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Central Presbyterian Church, Summit, NJ Director of Music Ministries (part-time). Minimum qualifications include a Masters degree in a related music field and a minimum of three years church music and choral conducting experience. Responsibilities will include programming, rehearsing, and directing the adult, youth, and children's choir programs; meeting regularly with staff; coordinating paid section leaders and instrumentalists; organizing an in-house concert series and community performances. The ideal candidate will also play organ (1993 Schantz, 3625 pipes, 63 ranks) for all services, weddings and funerals. For consideration, submit cover letter, resume and a brief personal faith and mission statement to musicsearch@centralpres.org. Applications will be accepted to August 30, 2008, or until position is filled. Hard copy applications should be marked Confidential and sent to: Central Presbyterian Church, Director of Music Ministries Search Committee, 70 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901
The Community Church (UCC), Mountain Lakes, NJ Director of music (part-time). Responsibilities include adult, youth, and children’s choirs; selection of worship music; special services; and coordination of entire music program. Keyboard skills, vocal direction helpful; a music degree preferred. For a complete job description or to apply, send an email to mtnlksmusicsearch@yahoo.com.
St. George's Episcopal Church, Nashville, TN Director of Music Ministries (full-time). Responsibilities include: recruiting laypersons to participate in music ministry as provided through adult, youth, and children’s choirs; leading or supervising the direction of these choirs; supervising the organist, other choir directors, and music librarian; hiring and supervising paid singers and musicians; stewardship of generous music budget; and continuing support of RSCM and "Voice for Life" programs. Applicants must have Masters degree in music, DMA or PhD preferred, minimum of 5-10 years experience as choirmaster or music director, and be keyboard proficient. Competitive compensation and benefits. More information at www.stgeorgesnashville.org. Contact James Baxter, Chairman, Music Director S! earch, St. George’s Episcopal Church, 4715 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205, JBaxter@infopart.com.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIESThe College Art Association is sending out a call for participation in their upcoming annual conference in Los Angeles, CA, February 25-28, 2009. For information on the various session and submitting proposals, visit http://www.collegeart.org Founded in 2001, the Jordan International Organ Competition is one of the premier competitions in the world, offering the largest First Place prize (US $ 30,000) and significant additional prizes. Competitors around the globe compete via CD and live selections rounds in Philadelphia, Seoul and Leipzig, being judged by a panel of international concert organists and teachers. The competition culminates in the Semi-Final and Final rounds, held in the visual and aural splendor of Legacy Hall of RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus, USA. This entire event is made possible through the continuing generosity of the Jordan family and the Jordan foundation. First Place: The Jordan Prize $30,000 Including artist management by Karen McFarlane Artists for the U.S. and Canada and by ORGANpromotion for Europe The application deadline is August 1, 2008. All information, including repertoire requirements and an application form, is also available on the World Wide Web at http://jic.colstate.edu. Each year the Trinity Arts Conference at the University of Dallas draws filmmakers, journalists, actors, writers, poets, composers, visual artists, dances, and musicians for three days of workshops, seminars, lectures, readings, exhibitions, and performances. Speakers include Bruce Herman, Ann McCutchan, Andy Whitman, Reva Williams, and Gregory Wolfe. For details, visit www.trinityartsconference.com.
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