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center.
Choral Director - Sudbury, MA.
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Choral Director: Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School seeks a choral director/instructor with
experience at the secondary level. Start date August 30, 2010. Attractive
salary/benefits package. Please submit letter of interest, resume, transcripts,
letters of recommendation and a copy of educator's license to:
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Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School
District Sudbury, MA 01776 |
personnel@lsrhs.net. Visit the
employment page on our website at
www.lsrhs.net
[Posted
7/21/10]
Part-Time Pianist/Organist - Cohasset, MA. First Parish
Cohasset (23 North Main St., Cohasset, MA 02025) is seeking a Part-Time (10
hrs/wk) Pianist/Organist to accompany choir rehearsals on Thursday evenings and
play Sunday mornings. Thursday rehearsals are 8-9:30 pm; Sunday morning
rehearsals are at 9 am, with the service at 10 am. Occasional extra services are
also required, such as Christmas Eve and Maundy Thursday. Should have excellent
skills on both piano and organ, and have a solid classical background; should
also be open to world music and gospel. Solid rhythmic skills required. Should
be able to take direction from and work closely with the music director.
Interested candidates please contact music director Allegra Martin at
allegra.martin@gmail.com. Please
attach a cover letter, resume, and three references. Applications will only be
accepted electronically. At the interview you will be asked to play a solo and
sight-read several selections.
First Parish is a warm and welcoming congregation of about 150 members. The
organ is a Tracker Organ built by George Hutchings of Boston in the mid 1800's
and restored in 1970.
The pay is $8,000 per year. The organist may take off 8 Sundays per year (at
times mutually agreed upon in advance.) Many opportunities for playing weddings
and funerals for an additional stipend. Those without cars are encouraged to
apply; the music director commutes from Boston, drives right by all the major
subway lines, and is happy to carpool.
Applications will be reviewed starting August 10 and will be accepted until the
position is filled. The job runs September through June.
The church's website is:
www.firstparishcohasset.org.
[Posted
7/20/10]
Children's Chorale Director - Winchester, MA. The Winchester Unitarian
Society, a liberal religious community located in suburban Boston, has an
opening for a Children's Chorale Director beginning September 1, 2010. We are a
theologically-inclusive Unitarian Universalist congregation which proudly
welcomes people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Hours: 5 hours/week, September - June; Reports to: Music Director; FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
The Children's Chorale is currently comprised of children aged 6-12 and averages
7-12 members.
Responsibilities include the following:
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Work with the Music and Religious Education programs to lead a children's music program for the congregation. |
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Lead one rehearsal weekly, currently Sunday mornings at 9:30 am, except for holidays and school vacation weeks. |
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Support the Lifespan Religious Education Director in a monthly children's chapel service. |
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Lead the children's choir in monthly performances during the worship service. |
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Choose music that reflects Unitarian Universalist Principles and values. (See http://www.uua.org/visitors/6798.shtml.) The ideal candidate will be familiar with a broad range of musical styles. |
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Help recruit singers to the program. |
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Communicate to parents and church staff through notices, e-mail, newsletter articles and our website. |
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Work with the Religious Education program to bring music into our Religious Education classes. |
Qualifications
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Experience in working with children's choirs within a religious community. |
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Understanding of child development and music education methods. |
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Keyboard skills are required for rehearsal. |
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Availability on Sunday mornings for rehearsal and selected worship services. Some flexibility with the schedule is possible. |
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Compensation $4000-4500 commensurate with experience. The church year runs from September to mid- June |
Please send a cover letter and resume to Music Director John Kramer at john.kramer@winchesteruu.org or mail to
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Winchester Unitarian Society 478 Main Street Winchester, MA 01890 |
Winchester Unitarian Society affirms its commitment to equal employment
opportunity for all individuals. Decisions about recruiting, hiring, training,
promotions, compensation, benefits, and all similar employment decisions are
made in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and without regard to
race, color, sexual orientation, gender, gender orientation, national origin,
age, disability or any other classification that is protected by law.
[Posted
7/8/10]
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD Seeks Part-time Choral Artists to Work in the
Boston Area Schools.
The Metropolitan Opera Guild (The Guild) is recruiting choral/vocal music
educators to work in the Boston and greater Boston-area public schools for the
2010-2011 school year. The Urban Voices: a Choral Music Initiative program
provides affordable high-quality vocal/ choral music education to over 5,000
students grades K to 12 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 five 45 min. classes per
week for 30 weeks. 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,
The Guild provides professional development opportunities to Urban Voices choral
artists and school-based music and classroom teachers.
Job Description: Choral Artist:
Responsibilities:
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Provide choral music instruction one day a week (or the equivalent of five 45 min. classes) |
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Partner/ Collaboration with a classroom or music teacher to integrate choral music program with other school activities |
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Select and prepare music to be studied; prepare participating students for culminating performance |
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Attend professional development events and programmatic meetings |
Qualifications:
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Extensive background in choral music education |
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Strong knowledge of proper vocal production for children |
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Experience working with elementary, middle and/or high school students. |
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Strong organizational skills; |
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Experience/willingness to work in an inner-city school setting |
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Experienced or interested in applying research-based practices (inquiry, assessment, and documentation methodology in K-12 classroom setting |
Salary: $ 260 per day; $ 30 per hour (professional development/meetings rate)
PLEASE SEND COVER LETTER, RESUME AND RELATED INFORMATION TO:
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The Metropolitan Opera Guild Attn: Urban Voices 70 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023 |
Fax: (212) 769-8519 Email:
urbanvoices@operaed.org, Opportunities for employment are ongoing.
[Posted
7/8/10]
Elementary General Music & Chorus -
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Attleboro, MA. North Attleboro Public Schools-
Elementary General Music & Chorus: Two full time positions available September
2010. Application deadline is June 25, 2010. Submit cover letter, resume,
letters of recommendation, and certification to:
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Director of Human
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or e-mail hrstaff@nattleboro.com.
[Posted
6/16/10]
Part-time Church Organist - Somerville, MA. First
Church Somerville, United Church of Christ is seeking a part-time organist (7-10
hours per week) to start September 1 (earlier is possible). We are a vibrant,
growing urban church, and we value diversity in our congregation and in our
music. We are conveniently located in Davis Square Somerville, 4 blocks from the
Red Line subway. We are seeking a musician experienced in and comfortable with a
wide variety of musical styles, able to accompany congregational and choral
singing, able to work with musicians of varying skill levels, and able to take
direction from and work closely with the music director. The organist will also
meet regularly with the pastor and music director to plan and co-ordinate the
musical and liturgical life of the congregation and attend monthly meetings of
the Music Committee. This is a part-time salaried position; salary commensurate
with qualifications and experience, based on AGO guidelines.
Responsibilities include:
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Play two-manual Rodgers electronic organ and piano for Sunday morning worship service.
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Play for Sunday morning choir rehearsals usually beginning at 9:00 AM. | ||||||
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Play for weekday evening choir rehearsals. There are additional rehearsals before Christmas and Easter. | ||||||
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Play for occasional special music rehearsals (solos, duets, instrumentalists, etc.). Rehearsals for special music are flexible, based on availability, but every effort is made for these rehearsals to be before or after choir rehearsals or after worship service on Sundays. | ||||||
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Practice music prior to and consistently be prepared for rehearsals and services. | ||||||
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Inform church office of titles and composers of prelude and postlude each week, to be printed in the Sunday order of worship. | ||||||
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Occasionally will be asked to be available to play for special services and events, such as Christmas Eve and Maundy Thursday. (Weddings and funerals are compensated separately, and organist has first right of refusal.) | ||||||
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Provide Music Director with advance notice of time off and assist in finding a suitable substitute. |
Please submit resume and references to FCS Organist
Search Committee at
fcsorganist@gmail.com. The deadline for submissions is
July 9, 2010.
First Church Somerville is an Open and Affirming Congregation of the United
Church of Christ.
[Posted
6/14/10]
Chorus Director - Deerfield, MA. The
Pioneer Valley Symphony Chorus seeks a
Chorus Director to begin in September 2010. Weekly rehearsals September-May in
Deerfield, Massachusetts from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Traditionally held on Tuesday
evenings but alternatives could be considered if necessary. Additional
rehearsals Wednesday and Friday evenings of concert weeks. Major works proposed
for 2010-11 are Poulenc Gloria and Lauridsen O Magnum Mysterium
for December 11, 2010 in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The repertoire for a choral
concert in April 2010 will be determined in collaboration with the appointee.
Qualifications: Outstanding choral conducting and leadership skills; broad
knowledge of choral repertoire; excellent command of Latin, Italian, French,
German and English diction; proven recruiting ability; and strong interpersonal
skills with the PVS Chorus members, officers and accompanist, as well as with
the PVS orchestra members, musical and administrative staff, and board of
directors.
Annual salary: $5000 (10 month contract)
The Pioneer Valley Symphony (www.pvso.org),
which celebrates its 71st anniversary in 2010, is one of the leading musical
institutions in western Massachusetts. Led by Music Director & Conductor Paul
Phillips since 1994, the Pioneer Valley Symphony & Chorus have earned national
attention for their adventurous programming and high performance standards. The
PVS Chorus, found in 1961, generally performs 2 programs with orchestra plus one
choral concert with orchestral ensembles. Membership is by audition. Currently
the PVS Chorus has approximately 60 members.
To apply, please send a letter of interest with a resume and performance CD to:
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Marilyn Pryor, Chair PVS Chorus Search Committee 34 Ashfield Lane South Hadley, MA 01075 |
Applicants may send links to online examples of their
conducting in place of a performance CD, and are also encouraged to submit a DVD
or VHS of their conducting. The letter and resume may also be e-mailed to
mzpryor@comcast.net. Deadline for
receipt of materials is July 2, 2010. Finalists will be invited to
audition with the PVS Chorus on July 28, 2010.
[Posted
6/13/10]
CHORAL DIRECTOR - Hanover, MA - The Hanover-based Harbour Choral Arts Society, an SATB, non-auditioned, regional chorus, is seeking a director to begin Fall 2010. Our last director is leaving on a Fulbright Scholarship to work toward his doctorate. The group rehearses on Monday nights, with one Saturday musical "retreat" per season in preparation for its Winter and Spring concerts. We perform a variety of musical styles from Mozart to contemporary, classical to gospel, and in a variety of languages. Salary is $1,400 per season.
2010 Season Schedule:
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September 13 – First rehearsal; 7-9 PM |
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October 16 – Tentative Retreat Date |
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December 3 – Winter Concert; 8 PM |
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December 5 - Winter Concert; 3 PM |
Please send a letter of interest along with your resume by May 21 to 27mbc@comcast.net or to
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Harbour Choral Arts Society P.O. Box 1251 Hanover, MA 02339 |
[Posted
5/4/10]
Director of Music - Topsfield, MA. The Congregational Church of Topsfield MA seeks a Director of Music and the Arts for its vibrant music program. Responsibilities include: worship planning with the Senior Pastor, directing the 25 member senior choir, youth choirs, bell choir, developing skills in parish musicians, and working with the organist and other staff. We are seeking an energetic, organized, collaborative musician with strong directing skills, knowledge and appreciation of diverse styles of music, and competency in supporting liturgical worship. The position is for 20 hours a week and will begin August 1, 2010. Candidates interested in directing just one of these groups will also be considered. Please send inquiries and resumes to Serena Caperonis, Search Committee, at shcaperonis@comcast.net. For more information about the job and church, go to www.topsfieldchurch.org.
[Posted
4/13/10]
Part-Time Assistant Music Director - Belmont,
MA. PART-TIME ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR, FIRST CHURCH IN BELMONT,
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST; STARTS SEPTEMBER 2010
REQUISITES:
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Above average keyboard ability, including accompanying skills |
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Training and/or experience in choral conducting |
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Enthusiasm for working with musical groups of various age levels |
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Excellent interpersonal skills |
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Interest in collaborating with other ministries within the church |
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Interest in and enthusiasm for liberal religion and UU principles |
The Assistant Music Director will report directly to
the Minister of Music.
Responsibilities will include:
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Assistance with Senior Choir: Being prepared to assist and sing with the Senior Choir, an auditioned choir of 40 voices with 4 paid Soloists/Section Leaders, in general and sectional rehearsals every Sunday morning, as well as four extra rehearsals for Music Services twice yearly, in preparation for major choral works with professional chamber orchestra. These works are presented during regular Sunday morning Worship Services-one in December, and another in the Spring. |
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Directing the Nova Choir: One of the main responsibilities of the Assistant Music Director is that of being the Director of the Nova Choir, an un-auditioned group of about 12-15 singers, choosing music, rehearsing Thursday nights (6:45-8:00pm); and directing their singing twice a month at the 9:00am Sunday services. Must be able to play the piano and rehearse parts individually and in ensemble. (Note: On Sundays, the Nova Choir is often accompanied by the Minister of Music/Organist). |
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General Assistance with Choirs: including Children's/Youth and Adult Choirs, as needed, for services and rehearsals, providing help with various tasks relating to the Choral Music Program, such as mailings, cataloging music, choir robes and folders, preparing seating plans, etc. |
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Support the Minister of Music as an Assistant Director for the Children's / Youth musical in the Fall each year. This is a signature church community event and involves working with children aged 5-16 in a fully staged, choreographed, and costumed production. For the eight-week production period, the Assistant Music Director is expected to participate in most of the rehearsals (see schedule below). Duties include: accompaniment, performance coaching, sectional rehearsals of both music and dialog, as well as some general input into the artistic design of the production. |
Anticipated Schedule:
SUNDAYS: 9:30 - 12:30 (Sr. Choir: regularly,
mid-Sept -mid June)
8:15am -12:30 (2 Sundays per mo when Nova Choir is scheduled)
MONDAYS: 7:00 - 9:00pm (Chancel (Gr.5-6) & Youth (Teens) Choir Rehearsals)
THURSDAYS: 6:30 - 8:00pm (Nova Choir: mid-Sept - early June)
CHRISTMAS EVE: 1:30pm - 7:30pm (3 Services)
EXTRA ADULT REHEARSALS for MAJOR MUSIC SERVICES:
2 Thurs nights (7-9:30pm) prior to December Music Service (Dec 12, 2010)
2 Sat mornings (9:30-12:00) prior to December Music Service (Dec 12, 2010)
2 Thurs nights (as above) prior to Palm Sunday Music Service (April 17, 2011)
2 Sat mornings (as above) prior to Palm Sunday Music Service (April 17, 2011)
FALL MUSICAL: (Note: 2010 Performances: Nov 11th 5:30; Nov 12th & 13th
7:30; Nov 14th 3:00
THURSDAYS 3:30 - 6:30 (for 8 wks only: mid-Sept -mid-Nov)
SUNDAYS 3:30 - 6:30 (for 8 wks)
MONDAYS 7:00 - 9:00 (Sept - June as stated above)
COMPENSATION
$10,000 -$15,000 per year - Commensurate with experience (paid monthly)
Apply to music@uubelmont.org.
Visit our website at www.uubelmont.org.
[Posted
4/5/10]
Last revised 07/21/10 .
