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Royal York Road United Church, Toronto, ON (received February 8, 2010)
Alto Section Leader/Soloist - Thur 7:30-9:30, Sun 10:00-11:30 + 4Concerts. Per Call Rate of $52 for 2010. The church has a strong music tradition. Send letter, resume and 2 references c/o Kelly Galbraith, Music Director. See website for full details. Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Road, Toronto, ON M8Y 2V3 Phone: 416-231-9401, Fax 416-231-3188 Email: ryrchurch@rogers.com Web: www.royalyorkroadunited.ca.
Trillium United Church, Cambridge, ON (received February 8, 2010)
Music Director Position: Trillium United Church, located in Cambridge Ontario is searching for an enthusiastic musician with a musical soul and natural ability; comfortable with a wide range of music, focusing on contemporary styles with some traditional. The ideal candidate would be one who can play other instruments in addition to the piano. The ability to play the organ would be an asset but not a requirement of the position. A perfect complement to our staff and congregation would be one who is positive, adaptable, forward thinking and has a good sense of humor. The roles and responsibilities of this position include leading and directing a 12 voice volunteer choir, as well as smaller groups of soloists, quartets and double quartet. In addition, this person will lead a small praise band and work towards developing and leading a children’s choir. Growth of our music ministry will be encouraged to enhance our services. In addition to providing music for regular Sunday worship, the Music Director will work in conjunction with the Children’s Ministry Team in the development of a music program for the Church School. Compensation will be based on abilities and experience. This role will involve 14 hours per week but could evolve into additional hours as our music ministry grows. Please submit your resume with qualifications, experience and references to trilliumunitedchurch@golden.net or fax to 519-653-9124. Deadline for submissions March 15, 2010.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Owen Sound, ON (received February 5, 2010)
Are you interested in serving in a vibrant church? St. Andrew’s is seeking candidates for the position of Director of Music. Position is permanent, part-time. Certain duties include: Providing music for weekly Sunday 10:30am Sanctuary worship, plus special seasonal services (e.g. Good Friday, Christmas Eve). Instruments are a three manual Allan digital organ and 7’ Kawai grand piano; Directing a 30+ four section Chancel Choir including soloists and ensembles; Selecting music and conducting Thursday evening and soloist/ensemble rehearsals; Providing music or supply for church weddings and funerals when required. Compensation commensurate with skills and experience. Information regarding St. Andrew's Owen Sound is available on our website: www.standrewsowensound.org. Full position description available on request. Questions and inquiries can be directed to the church at the contacts provided below. Please provide a resume of qualifications and experience. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 865 2nd Ave. West, Owen Sound, ON Tel: 519-376-7886. Rev. Dr. Ted Creen, on behalf of the Ad Hoc Director of Music Committee. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2010.
Cooke’s-Portsmouth United Church, Kingston, ON (received February 3, 2010)
We are currently accepting resumes for the position of Organist to play at our worship services and choir rehearsals, using the Allen Electronic organ and piano as required, averaging 10 to 12 hours weekly. We have a Junior Choir and an adult Worship Choir with each Choir having its own Director. The Organist will be guided by, and assist, the Lead Minister and Choir Directors in the selection of traditional and contemporary music suitable for the season and theme of the service. Position available immediately. Salary is negotiable depending upon experience. We invite you to check our website at www.akingstonchurch.org. If you would like to be part of our enthusiastic Team Music Ministry, we would like to meet with you. Please contact Stuart Wilson at stuartwilson@sympatico.ca or mail or fax to Cooke’s-Portsmouth United Church, 200 Norman Rogers Drive, Kingston, ON K7M 2R4, Att'n: Stuart Wilson. (Fax 613-542-0058)
Bracebridge United Church, Bracebridge, ON (received February 2, 2010)
Organist/Choir Director position available: Bracebridge United Church invites applications for an Organist/Choir Director with good team skills and spiritual creativity. Our sanctuary has good acoustics and music is considered to be a key component in the worship services. Talented resources within the church include a high energy 20 member SATB senior choir with a mixture of trained and amateur singers who are able to sing a cappella music, a youth choir, capable pianists and substitute organists. Other directors provide leadership for three handbell choirs, an additional adult choir which performs monthly, and our Old Tyme Gospel Band. Our two manual Keates organ is well maintained. With two Sunday services much of the year, we have an appreciative congregation year-round. We have an established tradition of high quality traditional and contemporary music. This part-time position has approximately 13 hours per week, with salary based on RCCO guidelines. Position available immediately. Go to www.bracebridgeunitedchurch.ca for full information on the job description, music program, and church activities. Please send your resume with references, in confidence, by email to buc@bellnet.ca, or by mail to Bracebridge United Church, 46 Dominion St. N., Bracebridge, ON, P1L 2A5.
St. Jude’s Anglican Church, London, ON (received January 27, 2010)
St. Jude’s Anglican Church, London Ontario, has an immediate opening for a Music Director. Duties to include: direction of Adult, Youth and Junior choirs; playing one Sunday service at 10:00 a.m.; experience of liturgical music an asset; minimum of 10 - 12 hours per week. The church has a two-manual Casavant organ and piano. The successful candidate should have a background in commitment to both traditional and contemporary music. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and outgoing individual with excellent communication skills. The salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and time commitment and will be in accordance with the RCCO standards. Please send complete resume to: The Rev’d. P. J. Uptgrove, The Church of St. Jude, 1537 Adelaide St N, London ON N5X 1K6 or email to: judean@allstream.net.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Newmarket, ON (received January 25, 2010)
ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR - ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 227 Church St., Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4C5 Telephone: 905-853-7285 Website: www.stpaulsnewmarket.org. One Sunday service; one mid-week rehearsal; one adult choir. We are seeking an organist and choirmaster who has a good background in Anglican church music and liturgy and is at home with more traditional hymnody and organ repertoire. Choral Eucharist with a full Mass Setting, Psalm, Anthem and traditional hymns is sung at 10:00 am on most Sundays. On several Sundays of the year Choral Matins is sung using Anglican chant and traditional hymns. In addition, services are offered for Holy Week, Easter Vigil and Christmas Eve and on some other occasions. St. Paul’s has a wonderful congregation and a beautiful sanctuary with very good acoustics to support a superb two manual Allen Digital Computer organ with excellent pipe organ sound reproduction. Salary will be based on RCCO guidelines. Send resume to Fr. Gordon Sheppard, at above address, or fax to 905-853-7286, or e-mail to rector@stpaulsnewmarket.org.
Martin Grove United Church, Toronto, ON (received January 20, 2010)
Wanted for Martin Grove United Church: An enthusiastic, spiritually motivated Organist/Choir Director for our 200 family congregation in northern Etobicoke (Martingrove Rd / West Humber Blvd.) with a small, joyful adult mixed choir. Applicant should be willing to work closely with a mutually supportive Ministry Team. Flexibility and familiarity with contemporary United Church music would be an asset. Stipend awarded to RCCO standards with one month off during the summer. The position is available immediately. Sunday Worship Service, 10:30AM; Thursday evening rehearsals; Special Services; Weddings, Funerals, etc. extra; Approximately 8-10 hrs./wk.; Two-manual electronic Rogers organ & Nordheimer piano. We look forward to receiving your application to become part of our team in our Church family. Please mail, e-mail, or Fax your resume to: Norm Hounsell, Martin Grove United Church, 75 Pergola Rd., Etobicoke, ON M9W 3K4. E-mail: martingroveuc@rogers.com Or norman.hounsell@sympatico.ca. Tel: (647) 208-1586, Fax: (905)366-3833.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Uxbridge, ON (received January 20, 2010)
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Uxbridge, ON is seeking a Music Director to work with our choirs, contemporary music group and minister. We have a Senior Choir of 16 members and a growing Junior Choir, a Phoenix Digital three manual organ and a baby grand piano. The ideal candidate will have professional qualifications with well-developed piano, organ and choral conducting skills and a minimum of five years experience. The ideal candidate will also have a church music background with knowledge and appreciation of a diverse range of music and experience in planning and leading music to enrich weekly services. The new Music Director will have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and is expected to work well in a staff team setting. The position is expected to be 10 hours per week. Compensation will be based on ability and experience. Teaching privileges using church facilities are negotiable. Resumes will be accepted until April 15, 2010. Short-listed candidates will be invited to demonstrate their skills for the interview committee. The position begins September, 2010. For further information about St. Paul’s Uxbridge and a full job description, please go to our website at www.stpauls-uxbridge.ca. or phone 905-852-7016. Resumes may be sent to the attention of the Music Director Interview Committee at stpaulsuxbridge@yahoo.ca or St. Paul’s Uxbridge, P.O. Box 673, Uxbridge, ON. L9P 1N1.
Agincourt Baptist Church, Toronto, ON (received January 12, 2010)
Part time Job Available!!! Interim Music Director or Pianist: we are looking for a part time music director or pianist who will be able to play the piano or keyboard for our morning worship service at 10:30 am. It would even be better if he or she could lead the praise team of the service. The church would be willing to monetarily compensate the successful candidate for his/her Sunday services as well as rehearsals. Though this is an interim position it could lead into a permanent part-time position. The successful candidate needs to play for the church service every Sunday at 10:30 am. And it would also be advantageous if he or she has the leadership ability to train the praise team members to sing. Role and Responsibilities: Play the keyboard or piano every Sunday (both hymns and modern choruses); Available to practice with the praise team for rehearsals every other Saturday morning. Requirements: The successful candidate must be a committed Christian with some experience in playing for a church service. He or she needs to be able to play both hymns as well as modern choruses. And he or she needs to be willing to work in a team with the power point coordinator, pastor, praise team, guitarist as well as a drummer. Qualifications and Education Requirements: Previous experience playing for churches or organized Christian events preferred. Contact: Timothy Yap, 37 Glen Watford Drive, Agincourt, ON M1S 2C2. Email: pastortimothyyap@hotmail.com. Tel: (416) 291-0191.
Grace United Church, Dunnville, ON (received December 21, 2009)
Grace United Church, Dunnville Ontario is seeking a competent organist. The church has a 2 manual Casavant and a Yahama Clavinova keyboard. Our organist should have a background and commitment to both traditional and contemporary styles. We are seeking an open-minded, creative individual who wants to work with a terrific team. In worship the church emphasizes the unity of liturgy, music and preaching. Compensation is based on abilities and experience. Respond to graceunited@mountaincable.net or call (905) 774-4504.
St. Matthew on-the-Plains Anglican Church, Burlington, ON (received December 15, 2009)
St. Matthew on-the-Plains Anglican Church (126 Plains Rd. E.) in Burlington is searching for a talented, enthusiastic musician for the position of Music Director. Duties for this part-time position include leading two Sunday services using organ and piano, directing a capable 28-voice SATB choir, and overseeing the work of our Hand Bell Choir Director. A digital Allen organ (3 manual, full pedal board) and a grand piano are used regularly in worship. The successful candidate will be an excellent musician who is ready to work as part of a ministry team, and who is able to start early in 2010. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Submit resume with qualifications, church experience and references to derek.anderson@stmatthewburlington.ca.
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, Calgary, AB (received December 9, 2009)
Music Department Vacancy: As of January 1, 2010, a vacancy exists on the music team of the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer which the Rector and Wardens are seeking to fill as soon as possible. The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer is the oldest Anglican Parish in the City of Calgary. Founded in 1884, the present building was consecrated in 1905. As the Cathedral Church of the Anglican Diocese of Calgary it hosts many services of civic and diocesan importance. The organ is a 3 manual Casavant which was fully restored in 2002. The choir comprises eight paid section leads and parish volunteers. The exact duties of the position may be tailored according to the experience and interests of the appointed candidate. A regular weekly commitment is possible, but our staffing situation can allow a part-time appointment - in both cases the rank is negotiable. This position would suit an Assistant/Associate Organist or a student Organ Scholar. For suitably qualified candidates, the role of assistant choirmaster may be combined with this appointment. The essential skill the successful candidate will possess is an ability to accompany both the congregation and choir on the organ. Other desirable skills would include: experience of Anglican worship and Church Music, experience in choral conducting. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview and audition. The stipend is negotiable, depending on qualifications and time commitment and will be in accordance with RCCO standards. The starting date will be mutually agreeable to the successful candidate and the Cathedral. Please submit a letter of application, along with curriculum vitae to: The Rev’d Leighton Lee, Rector, The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, 604 – 1st Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5H8 Canada. Telephone: 403-269-1905, Fax: 403-269-5391, Website: www.anglicancathedralcalgary.ca. Applications can also be sent as an attachment via e-mail to: leighton.lee@anglicancathedralcalgary.ca. Please include the subject ‘Music Department Vacancy’ in the subject heading.