Julia Edwards

JOB OPENING: 

Musical Director/Conductor for the Penobscot Bay Singers: 

“Celebrating the Next 50 Years!”

Location:  Waldo / Knox County; Rehearsals:  Belfast, Maine

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

Position Start Date: June 15, 2025

Penobscot Bay Singers is a small, but growing, community chorus with a devoted following within the Knox and Waldo County communities. It is comprised of people who love to sing together, and strive to sing well.

Responsibilities of the Director/Conductor:

• Lead the planning of musical selections for two to three musical seasons (concert programs) per year.
• Lead weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings, in Belfast, from 6:45 – 8:45 PM
• Conduct two to three concerts per musical season per year. 
• Serve as vocal coach using warmups and effective teaching methods to prepare the chorus and create an environment that encourages personal growth and interpersonal communication.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors, and the Music and Finance Committees to grow and improve the chorus and improve its visibility in the community.

Qualifications: the applicant should have:

• A strong background as a musical director/conductor of an adult choral group
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation for a wide range of choral genres and styles
• Exceptional communication skills
• Appropriate Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, or the equivalent

Application Process:

1. Provide a cover letter describing your vision for the Penobscot Bay Singers
2. Provide a resume describing your training and experience in the field of choral conducting
3. Provide three professional references with contact information
4. Provide mobile phone number and email address.

Please email all information to:

Kathy Hayes, President, Penobscot Bay Singers

Penobscot Bay SingersP.O. Box 51 Franklin Street

Belfast, Maine 04915

Email: Website: http://penobscotbaysingers.org

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Celebrating half a century of choral excellence!!

FIRST CONGREGATONAL CHURCH
MINISTER OF MUSIC AD

The First Congregational Church of Scarborough was founded in 1728. We are
associated with the United Church of Christ. Our present Sanctuary was built in

1892. It has old wooden pews and was built with a classical wood interior which
      helps give a fine acoustical advantage. The Church seats 150 people. It is one of
      the oldest traditional New England Churches in Maine. The Congregation leans
      toward Classical music and traditional Hymns, though it is receptive to other kinds
      of music.
      The Minister of Music is a part-time, salaried position of 10-15 hours per week.
      The candidate must have a sense of calling to work with the Music Ministry and to
      endeavor to bring excellence to the Church’s worship of God. This person reports
      directly to the Pastor and works in collaboration with the Pastor and the Music
      Committee.
      We have an active adult Choir of 7-9 people, who sing in the Sunday morning
      Worship Service for the Academic Year. Our Handbell Choir comes together for
      special Church celebrations, for example, Christmas and Easter. Our organ is a
      two manual Austin Pipe Organ, built in 1979 in Hartford, CT.
      We are a non-discriminatory Church and all applicants are welcome.

Personal and Professional Qualifications:

1. Music Education or at least two years of experience directing congregational
   worship and choral groups in Church worship settings, or similar experience.
2. Proficient keyboard skills, including piano and organ.
3. Possess good people skills and organizational skills.
4. Be a motivated, self-starter.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide organ and piano music at all regularly scheduled Sunday services.
2. Select appropriate music for each service, including choral, organ and piano
   music. The Pastor selects the Hymns.
3. Provide music for up to five (5) additional services during the year
   (dependent on Church calendar). This may include Christmas Eve (2 services
   possible), Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and up to one additional.
4. Direct and be responsible for the leadership of the Senior Choir at all
   regularly scheduled Sunday morning services during the months of
   September to June (start and dates determined by the Church calendar),
   except the Sundays immediately following Christmas and Easter. In the
   event of unplanned absences, the Minister of Music is responsible for
   providing a substitute, paid for by the Church.
5. Rehearse twice weekly as needed with the Senior Choir from September to
   June. Also responsible for the Handbell Choir and its Rehearsals when
   needed.
6. Together with the Music Committee of the Ministry of Worship and Spiritual
   Care, arrange for instrumentalists and/or vocalists for the two Sundays that
   the Choir is not singing following Christmas and Easter, as well as during the
   months of June, July and August.
7. Provide and coordinate music at all special services, including Weddings and
   Funerals held within the Church if requested. (Fees paid by the families.) The
   services of other Organists may be used only with the permission of the
   Minister of Music.
8. Manage the Music Budget and be responsible for the purchase of all
   necessary music and music supplies.
9. Be responsible for the use, condition, and scheduled maintenance needs of
   the Church’s musical equipment including the organ and piano. The Church
   shall provide funds for the proper care of these instruments in the Music
   Budget.
10. Attend meetings of the Ministry of Worship and Spiritual Care and Music
    Committee as requested.
11. Write the yearly Music Summary for the Annual Report.

Salary and Benefits:

1. Salary in a range of $20,000-$24,000, commensurate with experience and
   duties performed.
2. Twelve (12) Paid Time Off (PTO) days during the year (maximum of 8
   Sundays).
3. Reimbursement for professional expenses, negotiated annually, such as:
   attendance at Church Music Conferences, workshops, other forms of
   continuing Education and AGO Professional dues.

Contact Information: Please submit resume and letter of interest to

Tel: (207) 883-2312

February 24, 2025