Job Openings

Openings are listed on this page in inverse chronological order of the date received.  If you have a job that you would like listed here, please email the information together with the date that you want it to expire to jobs@massacda.org.  Please allow one week for posting.

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Part-time Choral Director - Groton, MA.  Lawrence Academy, a private high school with a strong commitment to the arts, seeks a part-time choral director. Candidates should possess the following: expertise in choral conducting and in teaching the principles of vocal production; strong keyboard skills necessary for accompanying and directing rehearsals; familiarity/affinity with pop, collegiate a cappella, musical theatre, and classical idioms; ability to attract high school students into a large choral ensemble. The position includes Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoon rehearsals (2:20 – 3:30), at least four evening concerts per year, and the position may be expanded with additional vocal ensemble rehearsals and private voice instruction. Competitive hourly rate offered for rehearsals, concerts, and lessons; a small stipend will cover organizational work; and travel expenses can be reimbursed.

Contact Stephen Peisch at 978-448-1539 or write to speisch@lacademy.edu

[Posted 6/25/08]

High School Choral Director/Classroom Music Teacher - Stoughton, MA.  The Stoughton High School Music Department is looking for a fulltime Choral Director/Classroom Music Teacher. Responsibilities include: Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, Music Tech Classes (Garage Band), Beginning Guitar and Music Director for the school musical. Candidates can apply online at: www.stoughtonschools.org. Click on Employment for application materials. If you wish to mail your information, please send it to

Questions concerning the position, please contact John Kearns, Director of Fine Arts at: j_kearns@stoughtonschools.org or 781-344-7002 x 171

[Posted 6/25/08]

Elementary K-5 General Music/Middle School Choral Teacher - Stoughton, MA.  The Stoughton Public Schools is looking for a Elementary/Middle School Choral Teacher. This is a full time position. The Elementary portion is .6 General Music/Chorus Director at the South Elementary School. The Middle portion is .4 at the O'Donnell Middle School.  Responsibilities include directing two 6th Grade Choruses, one 7th Grade and one 8th Grade Chorus.  Candidates can apply on-line at www.stoughtonschools.org. Please click the Employment page for more information. Questions concerning the position, please contact John Kearns at j_kearns@stoughtonschools.org
[Posted 6/24/08]
 

[Posted 6/06/08]
 

Accompanist Needed - Boston, MA.  Boston College High School Concert Choir has an opening for an accompanist.  The ideal candidate has accompanist experience plays both the piano and organ and is available for rehearsals in the morning before school.  The Concert Choir performs several local concerts and will travel to Rome in November to sing at the Vatican.  If you are interested, please contact Dr. Marina Rozenberg at rozenberg@bchigh.edu.
[Posted 6/06/08]

Choir Director - Wenham, MA. First Church in Wenham, Massachusetts, a UCC congregation with a strong music history, seeks a part-time Choir Director to lead both the Senior Adult Choir and the children's Junior Choir. (Candidates interested in directing just one of these groups will also be considered.)  Salary for both positions together: $11,000 - $13,000.
Hours: Approx. 10 hours per week September through mid-June. (Currently Junior Choir rehearses on Sundays after church and Senior Choir rehearses Sunday evenings) 
Duties: Consult with the minister and Music Board to plan the choral music component of church services, select material, rehearse and conduct both choirs, help recruit new choir members, manage paid choir soloists (there are two) and other occasional special music guests.
Requirements: Prior choral directing experience and a knowledge of church liturgy. Willingness to explore a wide variety of musical styles preferred. For more information or to apply, please contact Lynn Shane, music board search committee member: lshane_music@yahoo.com and attach resume. Start date is September, 2008.
[Posted 6/02/08]

Part-Time (.6) High School Choral/Music Teacher - Hopkinton High School, Hopkinton, MA.  The High School Choral/Music Teacher develops, in each student, an appreciation of the art of music as part of general culture; teaches techniques of vocal musical expression; and discovers and develops talents of students in the field of music. Responsibilities include directing one chorus, and two general music classes. The general music classes include a beginning guitar class and a history of Pop, Rock, and Jazz Class. To view the complete vacancy announcement, including information on how to apply, please visit the Employment section of our web site: http://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us.
[Posted 5/23/08]

Jr. Sr HS Choral Director - Hopedale, MA.  Junior and Senior High School Choral Director - Hopedale, MA: We are looking for a 0.4 Choral director to teach in the mornings at Hopedale Jr. - Sr. High School.  Jr. High School Chorus and High School Chorus will be scheduled during 2nd and 4th periods (6 days out of seven). Please send credentials and resume to:

[Posted 5/17/08]
 

Director of Music Ministries - Cumberland, RI. We are currently seeking a director of music ministries to oversee our music program, select hymns and musical pieces for Sunday worship (one service) and rehearse and direct the choir. This quarter-time position will earn offering between $5,046.44 and $7,850.39 for the final four months of 2008. 2009 Salary would be approximately set between $8,000 and $12,000, meeting AGO guidelines. Deadline for application: May 26, 2008. For more information, please contact Chris Hanley at office@emmanuelri.org  or 401-658-1506.

[Posted 4/22/08]

Choral Director - East Longmeadow, MA.
Looking for music/choral director for East Longmeadow United Methodist Church. Must be able to play piano and organ as well as direct chorus. We are located at 215 Somers Road, East Longmeadow MA 01028. Please send resumes to:

or you can e-mail them to me at jennfearn@yahoo.com. Interviews are ongoing now.

[Posted 4/16/08]

High School Vocal/General Music - Longmeadow, MA.

Full-time High School Vocal/General Music = Begins August 2008.  Longmeadow High School, Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Looking for candidates with expertise working with male voices. Interest in music technology is also desirable. This posting closes April 23, 2008.  Send cover letter and resume to:

[Posted 4/02/08]
 

Part-Time Choral Artists Sought - Boston/Worcester, MA.  URBAN VOICES: A Choral Music Initiative, a program of The Metropolitan Opera Guild, seeks part-time Choral Artists to work in Boston / Worcester  Area Schools,  The Metropolitan Opera Guild (MOG) is recruiting choral/vocal music educators to work in the Boston and greater Boston-area schools for the 2008-2009 school year. The Urban Voices: a Choral Music Initiative program provides affordable high-quality vocal/ choral music education to over 2,500 students each year. The program started in 1993 with the support of the Vivendi Universal Fund, and provided music programs to elementary schools throughout the New York City and Boston Public School systems.  Each school chosen to participate in the program receives the services of a professional Choral Artist for one full day (or the equivalent of 6 hours) per week throughout the entire school year.  Choral Artists lead students in choral/vocal music instruction in collaboration with classroom and general music teachers. The program culminates with an end of the year performance.  As part of the program, MOG provides professional development opportunities to Urban Voices choral artists and school-based music and classroom teachers.
Job Description: Choral Artist Responsibilities:

* Provide choral music instruction one full day (or the equivalent of 6 hours a week);

* Partner/ Collaboration with a classroom or music teacher;

* Work with school staff to integrate the choral music program with other school activities

* Select music to be rehearsed and performed (Prepare, practice, perform);

* Prepare participating students for culminating performance;

* Attend professional development events and programmatic meetings.

Qualifications:

* Extensive background in choral music education;

* Experience working with elementary and/or secondary children;

* Strong organizational skills;

* Experience/willingness to work in an inner-city school setting is strongly desired;

* Knowledge of working within a Public School system. 

Salary: $ 260 per day; $ 30 per hour (professional development/meetings rate)

PLEASE SEND COVER LETTER, RESUME AND RELATED INFORMATION TO: 

Opportunities for employment are ongoing.

[Posted 4/01/08]

Music Director, South Hadley Chorale - South Hadley, MA.  The South Hadley Chorale, an 80-100 voice SATB chorus that rehearses in South Hadley, Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced artistic director. Responsibilities include selecting a program for the 2008-9 season; leading approximately nineteen Wednesday night rehearsals beginning in October 2008; conducting a carol sing in December 2008; and conducting a major concert with full orchestra in March 2009, at the beautiful and resonant Abbey Memorial Chapel, Mount Holyoke College. An excellent rehearsal accompanist is provided.
Administrative duties consist of hiring orchestra members and soloists.  These duties will be undertaken with the full support of an active and vital board, with whom the director traditionally meets twice a year.
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
1) Proven conducting experience
2) An ability to bring out the best in amateur performers
3) The ability to work well with people, both in groups and individually
4) Understanding and ability to teach the art of singing and musical technique
5) Ability to prepare and conduct an orchestra for the March concert
6) A good sense of humor
Founded in 1985, the Chorale draws singers from eighteen communities in the Pioneer Valley. While we are open to all kinds of music, our spring concert generally features compositions from the classical Western canon. In March 2008 we will perform Beethoven's Mass in C. In 2007 we performed Mendelssohn's Elijah.
This is a non-benefit position, for which an honorarium of approximately $2,000 will be provided. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume/vitae, professional references, and sample recordings to:

Electronic files are also acceptable, please send them to: shc@choralcalendar.org.  You may address any questions to the above address.
Further information about the South Hadley Chorale, including a complete rehearsal schedule and program for the 2007-8 season, may be found on our website: http://www.southhadleychorale.org

[Posted 2/26/08]

Last revised 06/25/08 .