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St. Anne's Anglican Church (Byron), London, ON (received Setpember 2, 2010)
St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron) is accepting applications for the position of: Music Director/Choir Master. The successful candidate will have a post graduate degree in music and will be responsible for meeting regularly with the rector to plan worship music as well as conduct weekly choir rehearsals; candidate must be proficient in both organ and piano. Please forward your resume to: 1344 Commissioners Rd. W., London, Ontario, N6K 1E1 Attention: St. Anne’s Church Wardens. Application Deadline: September 30th.
The Anglican Parish of St. George (The Round Church), Halifax, NS (received August 27, 2010)
The Anglican Parish of St. George (The Round Church), Halifax, Nova Scotia, seeks a Music Director to oversee a music programme in support of its worship on Sundays and principal Holy Days. The Book of Common Prayer (Canada, 1962), including its lectionary, is used at all services in the parish. Applicants must show evidence of ability (both in terms of musicianship and pastoral sensitivity) to mentor and train a mixed-voice auditioned parish choir, with paid section leads, a high level of musicianship in choral and organ performance, and a capacity to cooperate with the Rector in deepening the parish’s spiritual life with a range of music (early music through the twentieth century) consonant with traditional Anglican liturgy. The parish has a solid library of appropriate music and a modest annual acquisitions budget. In 2002 the parish installed a 25 stop two-manual mechanical action Letourneau organ (technical details for the organ are available on the parish website at http://www.roundchurch.ca/music/neworgan.html). This is one of the most distinguished organs in the region. The Round Church, a landmark of Georgian Palladian architecture, is known for its fine concert acoustics, and it is hoped that the Music Director will continue to develop and promote it as a concert venue. This position will become available at the end of November, 2010. The salary range is $24,000-$28,000 per year, bearing in mind qualifications and experience. In addition, there may be an opportunity for involvement as music consultant in a parish-centered inner-city youth programme for additional remuneration. For further information or to apply, please contact Susan Harris, Chair of the Music Director Selection Committee by email at susan.susanharris@gmail.com. Those interested in applying for the position will find it useful for an overall sense of the life of St. George’s Parish to look at the parish website which may be found at http://www.roundchurch.ca/. Deadline for receipt of applications is September 30th, 2010.
George Street United Church, Peterborough, ON (received August 25, 2010)
Ministry of Music: Peterborough, ON - George Street United Church is seeking a Music Director who is a qualified organist and choir director. The church has a three-manual Casavant organ and a Kimball grand piano. The candidate must have a strong background and commitment to both traditional and contemporary styles as the church emphasizes the unity of liturgy, music and preaching and appreciates the enrichment of guest musicians. We are looking for an individual who is open minded, creative and a team player working with the minister, choir and worship committee. Inquiries can be made to gbe@georgestreetunited.ca, Attention: Trish Graham. For the position description, visit www.georgestreetunited.ca.
Grace-St. Andrew's United Church, Arnprior, ON (received August 19, 2010)
Job opportunity available starting Oct. 1, 2010. Part-time position involving 14-16 hours per week. Skill Level: Level 2-3 RCCO or comparable. Salary range is from $14,000.00 to $18,000.00 dependent on skill level and experience. Pension & Group Insurance Benefits - United Church of Canada. Holidays: 3 weeks (room for negotiations depending on experience etc.), not accumulative. Study Leave: up to two weeks (negotiable), not accumulative. Study Allowance (Continuing Education) - $1000.00 annually, not accumulative. Use of Sanctuary -for teaching private students. Private Office. Choirs: song leader group of volunteers for Sunday worship; handbell choir under directorship of another volunteer. Musical Instruments: Casavant pipe organ, Yamaha 5'10" Grand Piano, 3 octave hand bells, hand chimes. Weddings - right of first refusal @ $165.00 / wedding. Funerals (only church funerals) @ $75.00 - $100.00 / funeral. Music Budget - current music budget for music and copyright licenses is $1220.00 per year - negotiable. Position Expectations can be forwarded to interested parties. Contact Lenna Whyte, Chair of M&P, Grace-St. Andrew's United Church at: r.l.whyte@hotmail.com or 1-613-623-2590.
St. Alban Anglican Church, Richmond, BC (received August 18, 2010)
St. Alban Anglican Church in Richmond, BC seeks a Music Director. This is a church community that appreciates good music and holds its Music Ministry Team in high regard. The parish’s active music program includes a thriving adult choir, a newly formed youth choir and a seasonal concert series. Competent choral conducting, organ and piano skills are imperative. Applicants should be familiar with Anglican liturgical tradition. Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status is required. This is a 15 hours per week position. Salary will be determined by the RCCO pay scale, and according to qualifications and experience. Interested applicants should forward their resumes to stalbansrmd@telus.net or contact the church office at 604-278-2770 for information.
Knox United Church, Lower Sackville, NS (received August 11, 2010)
Our Mission is to show the love of God by being like Jesus, showing mercy, promoting justice, offering hope, forgiving, accepting, and loving all others. Knox United Church, Lower Sackville, NS is looking for an enthusiastic, competent person for the position of Organist/Choir Director. We have a 20-member Senior Choir, which meets on Wednesday evenings, and enjoys a challenge with special music and cantatas. The successful candidate would also be responsible for developing a teen music program. Knox has both a pipe organ and a grand piano. Proficiency in playing multiple instruments would be an asset. The Organist/Choir Director will work collaboratively with the minister, Worship Team, and Alternative Worship Service Team to enhance the worship and music life of the congregation for the two weekly worship services, including extra services, such as Advent, Christmas Eve, Easter, etc. The congregation enjoys both traditional and contemporary music. The traditional Voices United hymn book, as well as the supplemental, More Voices, are both utilized. The position will also be required to provide music for weddings and funerals. This part-time position is guaranteed a minimum of 12 hours/week. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and will be based on the RCCO scale. Interested candidates should forward their resumes to knox.secretary@ns.sympatico.ca, or they can be mailed to Knox United Church, PO Box 210, Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 2S9, Attention: Linda Hefler. For further information, please contact the Chair of the Selection Team, Linda Hefler, by email at lhefler@eastlink.ca, or 902-488-8070. A detailed list of minimum qualifications, desirable qualifications, and duties/responsibilities is available upon request.
St. John's Anglican Church, Rockwood, ON (received August 11, 2010)
St. John's Anglican Church, Rockwood, Ontario with a congregation of 45 families has an opening for Director of Music/Organist comfortable with a wide range of music in traditional and contemporary styles who can play both organ and piano. We have an electric Rogers Model 535 organ with 2 manuals and pedal board as well as a piano and keyboard. The successful candidate must possess a strong work ethic, good organizational skills and interpersonal leadership skills. Must also be able to work flexible hours to accommodate weddings, funerals or special services. Music has always played a large part of the ministry at St. John's and we have a volunteer choir willing to learn and open to expanding their musical back up for worship. The Director's regular duties will include, directing the choir - including rehearsals, Sunday and special services; preparing and playing for Sunday and special services; meeting regularly with the Minister to plan for worship; and overseeing the care and maintenance of church-owned musical instruments and equipment. Salary Range: The successful candidate's starting salary will acknowledge the individuals qualifications and experience. Applications should be sent to St. John's Anglican, 112 Main Street, P.O. Box 875, Rockwood, Ontario N0B 2K0.
Appleby United Church, Burlington, ON (received August 9, 2010)
Progressive congregation seeking an Interim Organist & Adult Choir Leader commencing September 1st. Candidates must be proficient in both the organ and piano and have experience leading an Adult Choir. Send applications to: Appleby United Church, 4407 Spruce Avenue, Burlington, Ontario L7L 1L9 Attention: Tony van Veen.
Christ’s Church Cathedral, Hamilton, ON (received August 9, 2010)
Christ’s Church Cathedral, Hamilton is seeking an Organist and Choir Director. The Cathedral is a vibrant inner city church reaching out to the community and providing liturgical and musical leadership to the Diocese of Niagara. We are seeking an accomplished organist and church musician interested in working with our excellent choir and choral scholars, as well as helping the congregation to find its own ‘song’, along with the exciting multi-cultural influences of our diverse community. Instruments: Three Manual Casavant, orginally1924, rebuilt 1988; 65 ranks; 9’ Baldwin Concert Grand Piano (Church); Baby Grand Piano – Choir Room. Interested applicants may request a position description and are invited to submit resumés to: Christ’s Church Cathedral Organist Search, 252 James Street North, Hamilton, ON L8R 2L3. Email: cathedral@niagara.anglican.ca. Website: www.cathedralhamilton.ca. Deadline for applications: 15 October 2010.
Trinity United Church, North Bay, ON (received July 30, 2010)
Trinity United Church is searching for an enthusiastic, spiritually motivated Organist/Choir Director for our 300+ family congregation in downtown North Bay. The church has a three manual Casavant Freres pipe organ and an electronic keyboard. The successful candidate will have a commitment to both traditional and contemporary styles as the church embraces the unity of liturgy, music and preaching and appreciates the enrichment of guest musicians. The successful applicant will become part of a mutually supportive Ministry team. The position offers approximately 15 hours per week with salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The start date for this position is negotiable. Resumes with references may be submitted in confidence to: G. Foster, Chairperson, Music Search Committee, 111 McIntyre St. E., North Bay, On P1B 1C5, or by e-mail to: fostergs@sympatico.ca For more information visit our website at: http://www.wondercafe.ca/churches/trinity-northbay. Deadline for applications is: September 15, 2010.
Trinity United Church, Collingwood, ON (received July 29, 2010)
Trinity, Collingwood's oldest church, seeks a person or persons to serve the roles of organist, choir director and instrumental instructor for its varied music program which includes adult and children's choirs, handbell choirs, children's chimes and djembe drums. It is possible the twelve hours per week commencing in September 2010 could be shared by two or three talented music teachers with one to be designated as Music Director. Our attractive sanctuary has excellent acoustics to complement our three manual Keates organ and upright Heintzman piano. The Music Director will meet regularly with our Music and Worship Committee and liaise with the minister and other music staff in a team environment. Compensation shall be based on qualifications and experience. Please send resume and references, in confidence, by Aug. 20, 2010 to Music Search Committee, Trinity United Church, 140 Maple Street, Collingwood, ON L9Y2P8 or email to trinityadmin@bmts.com. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Carmel New Church, Kitchener, ON (received July 28, 2010)
Carmel New Church, Kitchener seeks a part-time organist. A perfect fit for someone interested in playing for 2-3 services per month without the responsibility of having to play every week. The successful candidate will divide up the services with the other organists. The church has a fine, 4-yr old Allen Q245 (2 manual, 45 stop) digital organ and a Kawai Concert Artist (CA5) digital piano. Services are largely traditional but some contemporary style hymns are included which are more suited to be accompanied on the piano. For further information please contact Tim Kauk (music director) at 519-404-0867 or timothykauk@hotmail.com. Pay scale will depend on experience and qualifications. Position to begin as soon as possible.
St John's Episcopal Church , Bangor, Maine USA (received July 20, 2010)
St John's Episcopal Church of Bangor, Maine seeks an organist/choirmaster of enthusiasm and skill to be a community music builder, further developing our strong Anglican-based program. Our experienced choir offers weekly
Choral Eucharists and monthly Evensongs during the academic year, loves to learn and will welcome new repertoire. Outreach includes RSCM training to children through the school year and a one-week Choir School in August. Our state is beautiful, our city historic, our congregation vibrant, and our music program positioned to grow. This position will bring great rewards. Salary commensurate with AGO guidelines for this half time position. Review of submissions will begin July 30, process to remain open until position is filled. Send resume, statement of interest, and three references to choirsearch@stjohnsbangor.org or Choir Search Committee, 234 French St, Bangor ME 04401 USA. For job description, photos, recordings, organ specs, repertoire and parish and community profiles, visit our website: www.stjohnsbangor.org.
Murray Street Baptist Church, Peterborough, ON (received July 16, 2010)
Murray Street Baptist Church, Peterborough, Ontario is seeking a Director of the Ministry of Music who is enthusiastic and comfortable with leadership in blended worship combining traditional hymns and contemporary praise songs. Our instruments include a 3-manual Casavant organ, two grand pianos, drums, keyboard and a set of hand bells. The successful candidate will be a team player who will encourage musical talent on various instruments and voice (a traditional choir and contemporary worship teams). This is a part-time position – 15 hours per week. Remuneration is consistent with RCCO guidelines. To request a complete Job Description, please contact Search Committee Chairperson, Murray Street Baptist Church, 175 Murray St., Peterborough, ON, K9H 2S7 OR email msbc@cogeco.net.
Central United Church, Calgary, AB (received July 16, 2010)
Central United Church, a mission-based congregation in downtown Calgary, is seeking an Organist/Pianist. Over its more than 100-year history, music has always been a key component in our worship services and the organist/pianist plays a vital role. The successful candidate must have experience playing a wide diversity of musical styles and will be an experienced accompanist. Ability to sight-read, play from chord charts, improvise and transcribe from recordings is a definite asset. Regular duties include a 10:30 AM weekly service on Sunday; Thursday night choir rehearsal September - May; occasional services including weddings and funerals and occasional filling in with the worship band. Teaching privileges on the Yamaha grand piano or well-maintained 3-manual Casavant organ are negotiable. Short-listed candidates will be invited to demonstrate their skills at an audition. This is a contract position with a maximum of 12 hours per week. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position available September 1, 2010. Full job description and organ specifications are available at www.centralchurch.ca. Please send resume with references by e-mail to kseibel@centralchurch.ca or by mail to Kathy Seibel, 131 7 Ave SW, CALGARY AB T2P 0W5 by July 23, 2010.
First Baptist Church, London, ON (received July 12, 2010)
First Baptist Church, London, Ontario is seeking an Organist/Choir Director for a permanent, part-time position, approximately 15 hours per week. Our well-established and welcoming congregation is located in the heart of downtown London. Our large sanctuary is lined with beautiful stained glass windows and has a completely refurbished three-manual Casavant organ as well as an upright Yamaha piano and a three-octave handbell set. The Organist/Choir Director is responsible for providing and coordinating all aspects of music for the traditional 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. This includes leadership of our experienced 15 voice choir—which meets for weekly rehearsals—and organization of one to two concerts per year. The ideal candidate is a proficient organist who has experience with and enthusiasm for choral conducting. Experience with handbells would be an asset. The Organist/Choir Director should be open to occasional collaboration with the music leaders of our contemporary service. We are looking for someone who is creative and energetic, who works well with other staff members, including the Ministers, who has a passion for church music, who enjoys working with other artists and musicians and sharing a wide variety of musical styles from all time periods with the choir and congregation. For a full job description or to apply, please contact Organist/Choir Director Search Committee, First Baptist Church, 568 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3G1, tel. (519) 679-2521, fax (519) 679-3033, email: info@first-baptist.ca Applications should include a résumé and cover letter including two letters of reference.