Berkshire Chapter

Updated on Friday, September 25, 2009

PLACEMENT

The East Longmeadow United Methodist Church in East Longmeadow, MA has an an opening for a part-time Music Director/Pianist/Organist. The Director of Music will plan and coordinate all music and anthems from diverse musical traditions for Sunday worship services in cooperation with pastoral staff, direct our established adult choir, and build a youth music program for pre-K through High School. The Director of Music will lead in worship by providing piano, organ and/or keyboard music for church services and act as primary accompanist for assigned choirs, ensembles and soloists. The candidate should possess enthusiasm for worship and the ministry of music. Strong music skills are needed with emphasis placed on teamwork, people skills, and creativity.

• Number of Weekly Services:    1 (Sunday 10:00am)
• Number of Weekly Senior Choir Rehearsals:    2 (1 Weeknight and Sunday Morning)
• Hours per Week:    Averages 10-15
• Organ Description:    Moller Pipe Organ
• Piano/Keyboard Description:    Anderson Upright Piano / Kawai Console
• Annual Salary:    $12,000 - $14,000 annually (based on experience)
• Weeks of Paid Vacation:    4
• Position Available:    Immediately

How to Apply
Submit your resume, including your address, telephone, and/or e-mail address by any of the following means:

E-mail:    SPR@elumc.org
Fax:    (413) 525-7461
US Mail:    Music Director Search
     East Longmeadow United Methodist Church
     215 Somers Road
     East Longmeadow, MA 01028
For More Information contact Diane Chandler, Staff Parish Relations Team Leader at  SPR@elumc.org or contact Reverend Kelly Turney, Pastor at (413) 525-7416 04  pastor@elumc.org.

Posted September 25, 2009

First Baptist, Bennington, VT announces search for Director of Music

The First Baptist Church of Bennington, Vermont, seeks a director of music for its worship and music ministries.  The successful candidate must have strong skills with piano performance and experience with Protestant worship traditions.  For a full job description, download via www.fbcbennington.org or email the Rev. Jerrod H. Hugenot via fbpastor@sover.net.  Please see the job description (PDF).

The First Baptist Church of Bennington, Vermont, is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches/USA.  To learn more about the congregation, visit www.fbcbennington.org.

Substitute Organist Available

Berkshire Chapter member Sandra Epperly will be available for substitute organist work beginning in April. Please contact her by phone at (413) 238-5584 or by email at seppmusic@aol.com.

Position Available: Organist/Music Director

St. James Episcopal Church in Arlington, Vermont, seeks a talented, energetic leader to lead a flourishing music program in a warm and welcoming parish. (Our current music director is leaving at the end of June.) The church has a newer two-manual Allen digital organ and an Essex baby grand piano.

The position involves:
• planning for and providing music for one Sunday morning service weekly, as well as occasional special services and programs during the year.
• directing the parish’s 12-member adult and youth choirs for nine months of the year (excluding summers), generally involving one weeknight rehearsal.

This part-time position (approx 8-10 hours weekly) offers a competitive salary based on experience, with two weeks paid vacation.

Contact Information: For a complete job description, email stjamesparish@verizon.net with subject line Music Director Search. To apply for the position, send a resume and letter of interest to Music Director Search, P.O. Box 25, Arlington, Vt., 05250, or email stjamesparish@verizon.net. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Posting renewed July 10, 2009

Position Available: Director of Music and Organist

The Catholic Community of Adams in Adams, Massachusetts announces an immediate opening for a part-time (15-20 hours per week) Director of Music & Organist who will plan and lead the music for weekly worship. The Catholic Community of Adams (in the Springfield, Mass. Diocese) comprises two parishes, three church buildings (Notre Dame/St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Stanislaus Kostka) and a school in the beautiful Northern Berkshires. There are three weekend Masses with music. In addition to the salary, the Director has additional income from funerals (avg. 90-100/year) and weddings (avg. 12-15/year).

The organs in Notre Dame and St. Thomas are both older model Allen Organs that have been repaired and upgraded (summer 2007). Notre Dame is contemplating the restoration of its 1902 three-manual Casavant. Saint Stanislaus Kostka houses a beautiful two manual Casavant (installed in 1979).

Successful candidates will have complete familiarity with the work of a Roman Catholic Parish Director of Music. This includes the Rites and Liturgies of the Church Year, and the liturgical planning ability and knowledge of resources necessary for a congregation and adult choir utilizing a mix of traditional and contemporary music. The minimum proficiency of organ and piano playing shall be at the B.Mus. (organ performance) or AGO Service Playing Certificate level, with a more advanced level desirable. The candidate will also have the skills necessary to rehearse the adult choir (SATB, 25-30 members) weekly. There is also a funeral choir (SSA) of approx. 15 people who sing at each liturgy of Christian Burial.

The annual salary of $20,000 includes two weeks vacation. Professional development and a book & music allowances are negotiable.

Interested applicants should send their resume (including at least three professional references) and any other supporting material such as CDs, programs and reviews to Rev. Daniel Boyle, Pastor, Adams Catholic Community, Maple St., Adams, MA 01220. Please contact Fr. Boyle for any further information or questions at 413-743-0577.

Posting Renewed April 30, 2008

Position Available: Organist/Director of Music Ministries

A part-time experienced organist/director of music ministries position is available. 15-18 hours per week. 10:00 AM Sunday Service. Special services on Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday and Easter. Weddings and funerals extra. Adult and children’s choirs. Casavant organ(49 ranks) for hymns, choir and worship music. Please send salary requirements, cover letter and resumé to: Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Attention: Pamela Phelps

Links to positions organized by region are posted on the National Site at http://www.agohq.org/profession/indexjobs.html