Director of Music Ministry - First Presbyterian Church of Oakland

First Presbyterian Church of Oakland is a racially diverse progressive church in the heart of Oakland. Through our rich history music has played an important role in the spiritual formation of our church community. We seek to put our faith into action through diverse ministries and community partners and join in God’s work of healing and justice in Oakland.  The Director of Music will collaborate with the Pastor and be responsible for providing leadership, vision, and planning of the music for worship. They will be responsible for conducting our choir.  In addition, they will lead in an innovative, artistic, spiritually relevant, inspiring way thereby enriching our music and worship experience. The director will promote the spiritual life of the congregation and its members through music ministry and coordinate the planning and implementation of a comprehensive music ministry for the congregation and community.

Applicants must have a degree in music, experience working in the church, and ability to lead a variety of musical styles. It is preferred but not required that applicants are competent on the pipe organ or piano.

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Job Description: Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church (OCUUC) in Costa Mesa, CA is recruiting for a part-time choral Director of Music Ministries (DMM).  OCUUC’s motto is “Many different beliefs, one loving community.”  We are a Welcoming Community: we welcome people of all beliefs, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities.  Our choir is comprised of about 15 enthusiastic volunteer singers of various ability levels, and performs music in a wide range of genres and styles in our thriving music program.  Please see our website at ocuuc.org to familiarize yourself with our church.  We hold hybrid services in person and on Zoom.  You can have a look at our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@OrangeCoastUU to get an idea of what our services are like from the Zoom point of view.  To be successful in the position, the DMM will need to be comfortable with Zoom, and with Google Drive, Slides, and Sheets.
Applicant Requirements/Qualifications: The essential duties of the Director of Music Ministries will be:  • Work with the Minister to choose anthems and congregational songs for each weekly service  • Rehearse with choir on Thursday evenings except mid-June through mid-August  • Direct choir in worship services three Sunday mornings per month except mid-June through mid-August  • Participate in technical rehearsal/run-through for worship service on Sunday mornings  Other duties of the Director of Music Ministries include:  • Train volunteer lay leaders or arrange for paid subs to lead worship music when DMM is absent  • Collaborate with AV team that creates the slideshows for Zoom and runs the camera, slideshow, and soundboard in the sanctuary on Sundays  • Coordinate congregational AV volunteers & AV technician(s)  • Facilitate collaboration in the weekly creation of worship services by maintaining the Worship Planning Matrix and generating the Order of Service spreadsheet  • Work with the Worship Committee, Music Committee, and other church committees to plan programs and activities that will enrich congregational life and reach out into the community with music  • Participate as music leader at Camp DeBenneville Pines’ early fall all-church camp approximately once every two years  • Provide and coordinate occasional in-house performance opportunities such as Open Mic Night, Music Under the Stars  • Maintain contact with music colleagues in other churches and with the wider denomination through involvement through the Association of Unitarian Universalist Music Ministries (AUUMM), including attending the annual national AUUMM conference  The Director of Music Ministries reports directly to the Minister of OCUUC.  Minimum qualification requirements are a Bachelor’s degree in Music, or the equivalent; experience rehearsing and directing a choir; and demonstrated familiarity and comfort working with technology, including Zoom and Google Drive, Sheets, and Slides.  Salary range for this part-time position is $19,000 - $23,000 annually, dependent on qualifications, plus some benefits.  A paid accompanist, a private office with a piano, and an extensive music library are provided.  Desired start date is November, 2023.  Please email your resumé and a cover letter, as well as any questions that you may have about the position, to dmmsc@ocuuc.org.  We look forward to hearing from you!

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​Job Description: 2 sections @ Marina HS both choral) & 3 at Edison HS (pop,pop, choral)
Applicant Requirements/Qualifications: See Ed join for posting!

Music Director - First Congregational Church of San Jose

Coordination of the overall church music program, including major responsibility for Adult, Handbell, and Youth Choirs and supervision of all other music staff.  We are an Open and Affirming Progressive Christian Church of the UCC, striving to affirm every human being as a unique Child of God. We have over 200 members with a sense of community and active non-clergy leadership. Our services are filled with joy, a sense of God's presence, music, scripture, meditation, and prayer. We have implemented live streaming and now provide both in-person and online worship services.Coordination of the overall church music program, including major responsibility for Adult, Handbell, and Youth Choirs and supervision of all other music staff.  We are an Open and Affirming Progressive Christian Church of the UCC, striving to affirm every human being as a unique Child of God. We have over 200 members with a sense of community and active non-clergy leadership. Our services are filled with joy, a sense of God's presence, music, scripture, meditation, and prayer. We have implemented live streaming and now provide both in-person and online worship services.

 Knowledge of Progressive Christian worship.  Appreciation for traditional, contemporary & jazz worship music.  Flexibility in working with diverse individuals and providing/receiving feedback.  Bachelor's degree or credential in a music field preferred.  Membership in the American Choral Directors Association and Handbell Musicians of America is desired.  Ability to teach, coach, and motivate.  Three years of church and/or school choir conducting is desirable

Position Description

​The main duties of the Interim Director of Music Ministries will be:  •  Work with the Minister to choose anthems and congregational songs each week  •  Direct choir at weekly Thursday rehearsals and in Sunday services, conducting from the keyboard  •  Play piano or keyboard during choral and congregational songs, and play incidental music during services •  Collaborate with AV team that creates the slideshows for Zoom and runs the camera, slideshow, and soundboard in the sanctuary on Sundays •  Coordinate congregational AV volunteers & AV technician(s)The main duties of the Interim Director of Music Ministries will be:  •  Work with the Minister to choose anthems and congregational songs each week  •  Direct choir at weekly Thursday rehearsals and in Sunday services, conducting from the keyboard  •  Play piano or keyboard during choral and congregational songs, and play incidental music during services •  Collaborate with AV team that creates the slideshows for Zoom and runs the camera, slideshow, and soundboard in the sanctuary on Sundays •  Coordinate congregational AV volunteers & AV technician(s)

​The position reports directly to the Minister of OCUUC.  Minimum qualification requirements are a Bachelor’s degree in Music, or the equivalent; experience rehearsing and directing a choir; and demonstrated familiarity and comfort working with technology, including Zoom and Google Drive, Sheets, and Slides. Salary range for this half-time position is $2000-$2500 monthly, dependent on qualifications. A private office with a piano and an extensive music library are provided.  Please email your resumé and a cover letter, as well as any questions that you may have about the position, to dmmsc@ocuuc.org.  We look forward to hearing from you!

St. Luke’s / San Lucas Episcopal Church, a multicultural, multi-language, and vibrant urban church located in downtown Long Beach, is seeking for an interim choir director to share in leadership of a resourced, vital urban parish.  A recent survey demonstrates that our congregation enjoys a balance between traditional Episcopal/ Anglican church music, and sacred music from a variety of cultural and contemporary traditions. Anthems have ranged from Morten Laudrisen, Ola Gjeilo, and Bob Chilcott.  This is a temporary position (at least 2 months), while we start the search for a permanent music director.  The choir director will work with a choir of 3 paid soloist, and dedicated volunteers, focusing on the Sunday morning English worship (10 am).   The interim director will collaborate with the director of music from the Spanish services to perform collaboratively once per month at our bilingual services.   SCHEDULE, SALARY, AND BENEFITS: this is a temporary position, that required on campus presence for choir rehearsal and Sunday worship.  The compensation rate is $ 500 per service.  HOW TO APPLY We encourage applications from all people, including women, persons of color, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, nonbinary and genderfluid persons. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is an equal opportunity employer. Those interested in applying for this position should submit a cover letter stating why they would like to be part of the St. Luke’s community, resume, and link to recent performances in a context of a faith community to agallardo@stlukeslb.org. Inquires could also be emailed to the same address.

Qualifications:  experienced choir director with the ability to perform our 3-manual, 38 stop Austin organ, and / or Steinway grand piano • Professional, warm, and friendly •  Organized • Willing to help •  Self-starter •  Anticipate needs •  Attention to details •  Multi-tasking •  Quick learner • Flexibility •  Openness •  Team player • Spiritual Seeker.

The Laguna Beach Chamber Singers (LBCS), an established non-profit community-based chorale located in Orange County, CA  is seeking a dynamic and committed choral music professional to lead all musical aspects of the organization, growing the creative and artistic potential of its members and enhancing our audience experience. Time Commitment:  3-hours per week, 9-month paid position that comprises a 2-hour weekly rehearsal (Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00 pm) as well as planning and conducting two semi-annual (typically December and June) concerts.  Reports to:  Chairperson of the Board of Directors Pay Range:  Negotiable according to experience Submit resume to: careers@lbchambersingers.org

BA or Advanced Degree in Music with an emphasis in choral conducting or equivalent conducting experience (minimum 3 years).
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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JobDescription2023 - Google Docs.pdf 

Position: Artistic Director
Job Description: BA in Music, or related field, with experience in choral conducting. Experience conducting or working with a community-based chorus and with singers of various musical  skills and experience. Interest in and commitment to embracing the mission of the Chorus. Ability to offer strong leadership skills. Flexibility in working with a diverse group of volunteers and personality.