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10/22/2026
Music Program Director – St. Mark’s School (Southborough, MA)
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10/10/2026
Director of Music – First Church of Marlborough, UCC
First Church in Marlborough is looking for a Director of Music (Choir Director and Organist/Pianist). The job would include 1 weekly choir rehearsal and 1 Sunday Service (10 AM). Check out their website: https://www.firstchurchmarlborough.org
10/10/2026
Artistic Director and Conductor – Carpe Diem Chorus (Brookline, MA)
Compensation: Negotiable, depending on experience
Application Deadline: October 20, 2026
The Artistic Director and Conductor is responsible for planning and selecting or
arranging repertoire, leading and directing chorus rehearsals and performances,
conducting auditions, and selecting chorus members.
Qualifications
• A master’s degree in music or equivalent professional experience in choral
conducting.
• At least five years of experience conducting choral ensembles.
• Demonstrated artistic excellence and strong rehearsal leadership.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• A commitment to community engagement and nonprofit arts leadership.
• The ability to inspire musicians and audiences.
• Proficiency in piano to provide rehearsal accompaniment.
Carpe Diem Chorus is a community group of singers who love to explore,
experiment, and discover the endless possibilities of music.
Our repertoire has a rich variety of styles, genres, and languages. From classical
masterpieces to jazz, from folk traditions to modern hits, we celebrate music in
English, Ukrainian, Russian, Hebrew, Latin, and beyond.
For us, every song is an opportunity to explore something new, share emotions,
and connect with audiences through the universal language of music.
Please send your resume to Choir Manager, Ms. Anna Lianski
lianski17@gmail.com
10/10/2026
Minister of Music (Part-Time) St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (Cohasset, MA)
The Opportunity
Music is an integral part of parish life at St. Stephen’s. We seek a creative, collaborative musician to lead our music ministry, direct our parish choir, and preside at our 1963 Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ. A baby grand piano is available in the Learning Center for practice and teaching. St. Stephen’s is also home to a 57-bell carillon.
St. Stephen’s embraces a variety of traditions and styles in worship, and we welcome “outside the box” thinking about our music program as a whole. The Minister of Music will have primary oversight of all musical selections, in consultation with the Rector, and genuine creative latitude to develop innovative musical experiences while respecting the Anglican tradition.
Position Summary
The Minister of Music is the principal musician and music educator of St. Stephen’s and exercises an important lay ministry (ordination is not expected or required) reaching staff, choir, congregation, and the wider community. They will be diligent in preparation, clear in communication, and collaborative in enabling the highest standard of music at St. Stephen’s.
• Reports to: the Rector
• Schedule: quarter-time, averaging [8–10] hours per week; program year runs September through mid-June, with a lighter summer schedule
• On-site expectations: Sunday mornings, weekly choir rehearsal (currently Thursday evenings), and weekday office time as appropriate for practice and communication with staff and parishioners
Key Responsibilities
Worship and music leadership
• Select and provide organ or piano music, direct the choir, and guide congregational singing at the 10:00 am Sunday service (the 8:00 am and 5:00 pm services do not include music).
• Provide music for additional liturgies, including Advent, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week service
• Develop and collaborate on innovative musical experiences while respecting the Anglican tradition; as appropriate, help the choir and congregation understand the music and how selections relate to our liturgies.
• Collaborate with children’s programs to provide and create joyful music experiences for the children and youth of the congregation
Choir leadership
• Recruit and train choir members (current choir size: 8 voices); encourage parishioners to join for special occasions.
• Lead one choir rehearsal each week (currently Thursday evenings) and a pre-service warm-up (currently Sundays at 9:15 am), September through mid-June.
• Obtain or hire instrumental and vocal soloists for the choir and for special occasions as requested and arrange a substitute musician when absent.
Administration
• Develop, maintain, and report on the annual music budget; purchase music and supplies.
• Maintain the music library and ensure compliance with all OneLicense.net requirements.
• Supervise scheduled maintenance of the organ and piano and the ongoing care of choir robes.
• Add music selections to bulletins and contribute articles to other church communications.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and quarterly planning meetings with the Rector; meet with appropriate committees as available.
Qualifications
• Proficiency in organ and piano performance and in service playing
• Experience directing choirs and conducting from the console or keyboard
• Familiarity with Anglican/Episcopal liturgy and hymnody, or eagerness to learn
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; diligence in preparation
• Degree in music, sacred music, or equivalent professional experience preferred
Compensation and Benefits
• Salary of approximately $20,000 per year, commensurate with education, skill, and experience
• Pension contribution (health benefits are not provided for this quarter-time position)
Additional Earning Opportunities
• Weddings and funerals: additional compensation consistent with American Guild of Organists (AGO) standards, as developed with the Rector and subject to the Minister of Music’s availability and willingness.
• Private teaching: use of the Learning Center for private organ, piano, or voice lessons, up to 3 hours per week.
• Learning Center Management: manage rental of the Learning Center for private lessons (marketing, contracting, and scheduling), earning 20% of gross rental income, paid monthly.
• Carillonneur: opportunity to learn to play the carillon and become the St. Stephen’s carillonneur with responsibilities such as regular playing, supervise maintenance of the carillon, schedule and coordinate summer concert series, member of Guild of Carillonneurs of North America
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and, if available, recordings or links to recent performances to the Rev. Dr. Maggie Arnold, Rector, at marnold@ststephenscohasset.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates selected for interview may be invited to play and conduct an audition at St. Stephen’s.
9/1/2026
Artistic Director & Conductor – Koleinu – Boston’s Jewish Community Chorus (Greater Boston area, part-time)
Compensation: Negotiable. Commensurate with experience.
Commitment: Thursday evening rehearsals, 7:00-9:30 pm.
Planning to begin July 2027 with the start of rehearsal season, September 2027.
About Us
Koleinu is a vibrant community chorus celebrating 25 years of bringing Jewish music to life. We are a non-auditioned, inclusive choir where the love of heritage and song is the only requirement for entry. Our members range from seasoned singers to those who do not read music, creating a warm, multi-generational environment dedicated to cultural preservation and communal joy.
The Role
We are seeking an inspiring and patient Artistic Director/Conductor to lead us into our next chapter. The ideal candidate is a skilled musician with a depth of Jewish knowledge, a commitment to community building, and a passion for the diverse landscape of Jewish choral music—from liturgical and Klezmer to Israeli folk and contemporary works.
Key Responsibilities
● Artistic Leadership: Select and arrange an accessible repertoire that accommodates various skill levels while maintaining high musical standards.
● Rehearsal Management: Lead weekly rehearsals with a focus on vocal technique, blend, and storytelling, ensuring that members who do not read music or Hebrew and are at any level of observance feel supported and confident. This includes the production of recordings for each section, coordination of sectional rehearsals, coaching of soloists, and oversight of instrumental accompaniment for rehearsals and concerts.
● Conducting: Prepare and conduct the chorus for two major concerts per year, plus one or more community outreach performances.
● Education: Provide historical and cultural context for the music to deepen the singers’ and concert audiences’ connection to the material.
● Collaboration: Work with the Board of Directors and Organizational Committee on concert themes and logistics; and promote the mission, values, and long-term vision of the ensemble.
Qualifications
● Proven experience in choral conducting and/or musical leadership.
● Experience leading non-auditioned choral groups.
● A strong foundation in and/or willingness to learn Jewish musical traditions and Hebrew/Yiddish/Ladino pronunciation.
● The ability to employ creative rehearsal techniques with singers who have diverse musical experiences.
● A warm, encouraging podium presence that balances productivity with education, humor and inclusivity.
● Proficiency in piano for rehearsal accompaniment when the regular accompanist is unavailable.
Koleinu is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to conductorsearch@koleinu.org by November 30, 2026.