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Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church seeks an Interim Chancel Choir Director, to lead and direct the Chancel Choir in Sunday-morning worship services and in weekly rehearsals (Thursday evenings 7-9 pm). The position begins immediately and continues until a permanent person is hired, hopefully by January 2025. The Interim Choir Director is welcome to apply for the long-term Chancel Choir Director position later. The interim position is up to 12 hours per week, with pay from $27-$34 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This person will work closely with Valerie Sterk, Music Coordinator and accompanist (organ/piano). A job description with more details is available on the church website. For more information, or to apply for this Interim Choir Director position, please email Valerie Sterk (valeriesterk@gmail.com). Applications should include resumé (including choral- directing experience and other relevant job skills/experience), and two references.
The Episcopal Church in Almaden (ECA) is seeking a Music Director and Organist/Pianist. The person selected will help ECA fulfill its vision of creating a joyful, dynamic worship experience, supported and enriched by music both congregational and choral through celebration and education. We want the Music Director to help educate and train individuals and the congregation as a whole, preparing them to participate fully in the worship of the church. We want the Holy Spirit to be felt in our singing and in the music sung by the choir, and to engage a broad range of repertoire in both. We want to be creative and collaborative in our worship planning, and to have fun together doing so. Joyfulness and a personally engaging manner will be considered as much as technical competence in the choice of our Music Director. ECA considers its music programs to be a vital ministry. Full details are here.
All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Palo Alto: Music Director (Organist/choir director, but the church would consider splitting the 2 jobs). See job description on the church website.
Willow Glen United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Music Director (15-20 hours per week). The Music Director will work closely with the Senior Pastor and Worship Team to plan and deliver impactful music for our 10:00 AM Sunday service. This role includes directing the choir, performing as pianist and/or organist, and coordinating special music. “We're looking for a passionate Music Director to inspire and lead our congregation through meaningful and engaging music each Sunday. If you have a heart for worship and a gift for music, we’d love to hear from you!”. Full details are here.
First Presbyterian Church of Monterey is seeking an organist/pianist. Immediate need: interim who can play rehearsals and services starting October 25. A background in organ is preferred, however in the short term, an experienced pianist could fill the gap. Sunday service at 11:00 with choir warmup at 10:15. Thursday evening rehearsal. Longterm position is for an experienced organist. Schoenstein/Murray M. Harris organ. Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. Those interested in either the short-term or permanent position: please contact Bill McMillan, Director of Music. (wmcmillan@fpcmonterey.org)
The Palo Alto-Peninsula Chapter seeks a bimonthly newsletter editor. Contact Rani Fischer ifyou would be willing to serve in this way. MailChimp makes it easy!
The San Jose Chapter is looking for a webmaster. Colin Whitby-Strevens, who is temporarily maintaining the website, estimates that someone could complete updates in under 2 hours in most months. He is willing to train this person and be a backup. Please reach out to Colin if you are interested.