Tacoma, WA - First Presbyterian Church (posted here November 22, 2011)

First Presbyterian Church Director of Music Ministries Taoma.docx>> Thank you for adding this to your list of position openings. We ask for a letter of inquiry and a resume to be sent to Kackerson@fpctacoma.com  or generalinfo@fpctacoma.com
Through the mail First Presbyterian Church 20 Tacoma Ave S Tacoma, WA 98402 Attention: Director of Music Ministries (Karen Ackerson)
This position will be open for the next 30 days. The general church office number is 253-2723-3286. We will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Complete description...>

Redmond, WA - St. Jude Catholic Church - Music Director - 11 a.m. Gospel and Contemporary Style

St. Jude Parish seeks a leader for its 11am Sunday Gospel & Contemporary style music choir of 30-35 volunteer members and 4 paid instrumentalists. The Director provides leadership and training to choir, works closely with the pastor/presider in creating prayerful, vibrant, spirit-filled liturgies. Experience in directing and participating in a liturgical choir, highly knowledgeable about Gospel and Contemporary music, proven leadership abilities.  Academic degree or other formal training in music, liturgy, or ministry preferred.  Competency in one or more musical instruments.  10 hour/week position, 10 months/year with possibility of adding hours and other ministry responsibilities in future DOE.  Salary amount: $10,000/year. 

St. Jude Catholic Church
10526 – 166th Ave. NE, Redmond, Washington 98052
Phone: (425) 883-7685
Email: jerryk@stjude-redmond.org
Website: www.stjude-redmond.org

Seattle, WA - Northwest Boychoir Staff Accompanist

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Sisters, OR - Full time Elementary Music Job

Fabulous little town supportive of music in the schools. Contact http://www.sisters.k12.or.us/education/district/district.phy?sectionid=1

Towson, MD - Director of Choral Activities

Towson University Department of Music: Director of Choral Activities.  Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-rack. Choral conductor with excellent teaching and recruiting skills. Conduct, coordinate and administer Towson choral ensembles, both auditioned and non-auditioned.  Regional recruiting of qualified students. Develop and sustain strong relationships with the local, regional and national choral community, through school visits, workshop presentations, and guest conducting. Engage in scholarship/creative activity and service. Function as a voice division member, including adjudicating incoming auditions and juries. Interdisciplinary experience or interest is a plus.  Evidence or interest in securing external funding is preferred.  Additional duties, commensurate with qualifications, may include: ensembles, applied conducting, studio and/or classroom teaching.  Ten-month appointment. Compensated summer teaching possible. Starting date: August 2012.Earned doctorate in music. College/University level teaching experience desired.  Demonstrated potential as a choral conductor, teacher, and recruiter. Willingness to work in team situations.  Review of completed digital dossiers will begin on October 14, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.   For required application materials and procedures please visit:  http://www.towson.edu/odeo/employmentatTU/DirectorofChoralActivities.asp

Longview, WA - Longview Community Church (posted here May 30, 2011)

We are seeking a part-time music director to collaborate with the senior pastor in supporting and coordinating the entire church music ministry, with specific responsibilities in the traditional service to select congregational hymns, prepare musical liturgy (i.e., choral introits, benedictions, etc.), and rehearse and conduct the Temple Singers for anthems and other special music needs.   The music director supports the existing worship team in the contemporary/blended service, but has no direct responsibilities for this service except as directed by the senior pastor.

Resources available to the music director include a full SATB choir (the “Temple Singers”), sanctuary pipe organ, piano, Yamaha Clavinova, full complement of Schulmerich hand bells and chimes, available soloists and instrumentalists, large music library, professional choir accompanist, professional organist, and a contemporary worship team.  Handel’s “Messiah” with full choir and orchestra has been presented yearly to the community for many decades. 

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