Job Openings

Openings are listed on this page in inverse chronological order of the date received.  If you have a job that you would like listed here, please email the information together with the date that you want it to expire to jobs@massacda.org.  Please allow one week for posting.

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Director of Music Ministries - Cumberland, RI. We are currently seeking a director of music ministries to oversee our music program, select hymns and musical pieces for Sunday worship (one service) and rehearse and direct the choir. This quarter-time position will earn offering between $5,046.44 and $7,850.39 for the final four months of 2008. 2009 Salary would be approximately set between $8,000 and $12,000, meeting AGO guidelines. Deadline for application: May 26, 2008. For more information, please contact Chris Hanley at office@emmanuelri.org  or 401-658-1506.

[Posted 4/22/08]

Choral Director - East Longmeadow, MA.
Looking for music/choral director for East Longmeadow United Methodist Church. Must be able to play piano and organ as well as direct chorus. We are located at 215 Somers Road, East Longmeadow MA 01028. Please send resumes to:

or you can e-mail them to me at jennfearn@yahoo.com. Interviews are ongoing now.

[Posted 4/16/08]

High School Vocal/General Music - Longmeadow, MA.

Full-time High School Vocal/General Music = Begins August 2008.  Longmeadow High School, Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Looking for candidates with expertise working with male voices. Interest in music technology is also desirable. This posting closes April 23, 2008.  Send cover letter and resume to:

[Posted 4/02/08]
 

Part-Time Choral Artists Sought - Boston/Worcester, MA.  URBAN VOICES: A Choral Music Initiative, a program of The Metropolitan Opera Guild, seeks part-time Choral Artists to work in Boston / Worcester  Area Schools,  The Metropolitan Opera Guild (MOG) is recruiting choral/vocal music educators to work in the Boston and greater Boston-area schools for the 2008-2009 school year. The Urban Voices: a Choral Music Initiative program provides affordable high-quality vocal/ choral music education to over 2,500 students each year. The program started in 1993 with the support of the Vivendi Universal Fund, and provided music programs to elementary schools throughout the New York City and Boston Public School systems.  Each school chosen to participate in the program receives the services of a professional Choral Artist for one full day (or the equivalent of 6 hours) per week throughout the entire school year.  Choral Artists lead students in choral/vocal music instruction in collaboration with classroom and general music teachers. The program culminates with an end of the year performance.  As part of the program, MOG provides professional development opportunities to Urban Voices choral artists and school-based music and classroom teachers.
Job Description: Choral Artist Responsibilities:

* Provide choral music instruction one full day (or the equivalent of 6 hours a week);

* Partner/ Collaboration with a classroom or music teacher;

* Work with school staff to integrate the choral music program with other school activities

* Select music to be rehearsed and performed (Prepare, practice, perform);

* Prepare participating students for culminating performance;

* Attend professional development events and programmatic meetings.

Qualifications:

* Extensive background in choral music education;

* Experience working with elementary and/or secondary children;

* Strong organizational skills;

* Experience/willingness to work in an inner-city school setting is strongly desired;

* Knowledge of working within a Public School system. 

Salary: $ 260 per day; $ 30 per hour (professional development/meetings rate)

PLEASE SEND COVER LETTER, RESUME AND RELATED INFORMATION TO: 

Opportunities for employment are ongoing.

[Posted 4/01/08]

Music Director, South Hadley Chorale - South Hadley, MA.  The South Hadley Chorale, an 80-100 voice SATB chorus that rehearses in South Hadley, Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced artistic director. Responsibilities include selecting a program for the 2008-9 season; leading approximately nineteen Wednesday night rehearsals beginning in October 2008; conducting a carol sing in December 2008; and conducting a major concert with full orchestra in March 2009, at the beautiful and resonant Abbey Memorial Chapel, Mount Holyoke College. An excellent rehearsal accompanist is provided.
Administrative duties consist of hiring orchestra members and soloists.  These duties will be undertaken with the full support of an active and vital board, with whom the director traditionally meets twice a year.
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
1) Proven conducting experience
2) An ability to bring out the best in amateur performers
3) The ability to work well with people, both in groups and individually
4) Understanding and ability to teach the art of singing and musical technique
5) Ability to prepare and conduct an orchestra for the March concert
6) A good sense of humor
Founded in 1985, the Chorale draws singers from eighteen communities in the Pioneer Valley. While we are open to all kinds of music, our spring concert generally features compositions from the classical Western canon. In March 2008 we will perform Beethoven's Mass in C. In 2007 we performed Mendelssohn's Elijah.
This is a non-benefit position, for which an honorarium of approximately $2,000 will be provided. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume/vitae, professional references, and sample recordings to:

Electronic files are also acceptable, please send them to: shc@choralcalendar.org.  You may address any questions to the above address.
Further information about the South Hadley Chorale, including a complete rehearsal schedule and program for the 2007-8 season, may be found on our website: http://www.southhadleychorale.org

[Posted 2/26/08]

High School Vocal Music - Sharon, MA.  Seeking qualified applicant to cover maternity leave for Sharon High School Vocal Music position.  Responsible for teaching four vocal ensembles (General Mixed Chorus, Select Choir, Treble Choir, Tenor and Bass Choir), teaching of Music Survey (appreciation & history) course, and advising two student run ensembles (Madrigal Choir and Gospel Choir). Please send letter of interest and resume to

Start date:  January 28, 2008

End date:  last day of school (currently scheduled for June 16, 2008)
Please email Christine Musial at Christine_musial@sharon.k12.ma.us  with any questions regarding this position.

[Posted 1/10/08]

Elementary Music - Attleboro, MA.  Attleboro Public Schools, Elementary Music Teacher, Grades K-4 -- February, 2008.
MA DOE License -- Music/ Vocal/ Instrumental/ General (All)

Ability to Demonstrate Subject Matter Competence to be Highly Qualified

Experience at the Elementary Level preferred

Application by December 14, 2007:

Mail, Email or Fax To:

[Posted 12/5/07]

Music Director - Metrowest - MA The Sounds of Concord barbershop chorus is seeking a new director!  Our 25 member, all male chorus has been the top ranked barbershop chorus in Massachusetts for many years.  We represent the Concord MA chapter of the International Barbershop Harmony Society boasting 30,000 members all over North America with affiliated organizations in a number of other countries throughout the world.  Our chorus has been singing and performing quality barbershop music all over New England and beyond for over 35 years but we are committed to continual improvement in both our singing and our entertainment value.  We currently meet weekly in Lexington MA.
We are seeking a talented and energetic person to take over the leadership of our chorus and are now accepting applications for the director's position.  We have an active Music Team ready to assist our new director in achieving our goals.  Please refer to our website http://www.soundsofconcord.org/ if you would like to learn more about us or feel free to contact Bob Cincotta at (617) 498-2613 during the day or at (781) 890-4474 in the evenings.  Written correspondence and resumes may be sent to rcincotta@comcast.net.
[Posted 11/1/07]
 

Music Director - Cambridge, MA. The Cambridge Community Chorus is seeking an experienced and energetic Music Director to succeed our current director, who is retiring after 18 years. The responsibilities of the position will begin in August 2008. The Music Director will be involved in all aspects of chorus operations including music selection, all rehearsals and performances, program budgeting, and working with the Board of Directors.
Our goal is to find a director who will enjoy working with our organization, a non-audition community chorus with a history of a high level of performance, including premiering of new works. For more information concerning our group, please consult our website, www.CambridgeChorus.org. Our ideal conductor would approach this task with passion, energy, humor, and inspiration, and would embrace our role in the Cambridge community. Conductors with connections to the Greater Boston music community will be strongly considered, but all interested conductors are encouraged to make submissions.
Our season has included two major public concerts, traditionally held in December and May, with two or three smaller performances during the year. Our group varies between 80 and 120 members, depending upon the piece performed. We have generally had 24 - 30 rehearsals on Monday evenings during the academic school year, along with two to three "retreats" on Saturdays, which offer opportunities for more in depth rehearsal outside of the work week. A paid accompanist is in place. The Music Director will be responsible for hiring instrumentalists for performances, as well as vocal soloists.
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
" Formal Degree in Choral Conducting or equivalent conducting experience;
" Minimum 5 years choral conducting experience;
" Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a good sense of humor;
" Dedication to artistic achievement by amateur performers;
" Broad knowledge of suitable choral literature and performance styles;
" Ability to work with a large ensemble in an efficient manner, utilizing limited time effectively;
" Superior vocal and music instruction skills, including the ability to work with singers of varying levels of musical training;
" Interest and experience in exploring "new" and innovative repertoire that reflects the "personality," mission and style of the ensemble;
" Enjoyment of dining with chorus members after rehearsals not essential, but welcomed.
This is a 9-month, salaried, non-benefit position with an annual renewable contract. Salary will be commensurate with experience and background.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume/vitae, at least 2 sample recordings of recent performances that the candidate conducted (preferably video recorded on DVD) and 3 professional references. (Note that no one will be contacted for a reference without the candidate's permission.)
Electronic responses are preferred to search@cambridgechorus.org. Any mail correspondence should be directed to .

Candidate application deadline is December 1, 2007. Interviews will begin in early January, with a final decision in the spring of 2008.
[Posted 10/11/07]

Last revised 04/30/08 .