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Please send details of updates to Positions Available, by the 10th of each month, to:

Artistic Director
The Orange Park Chorale • www.orangeparkchorale.com

After more than 15 years, Dr. Carole Clifford, founder of The Orange Park Chorale, will be retiring from her post as Artistic Director at the end of the 2008-2009 season.

Any party interested in applying for the position of Artistic Director of The Orange Park Chorale is encouraged to apply by September 30, 2008.

Resumes and inquiries may be sent to Amy Szkody, Board Chair of The Orange Park Chorale, at OPCBoard@gmail.com or call (904) 504-7247 for more information.

Organists, accompanists, sopranos, altos!
First Coast Chorale
Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church, 3976 Hendricks Avenue

Organists, accompanists, sopranos, altos! Be a part of the US premiere of Requiem by Jean Catoire. This work for 4 part treble chorus with vocal and organ soli is based on Medieval themes and harmonies with shimmering 20th century accents. Auditions for singers begin at 7:30 on Thursday, September 11 and 18, 2008 at Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church, 3976 Hendricks Avenue, or by arrangement. Weekly rehearsals are also on Thursdays as Saint Mark’s. The performances by First Coast Chorale will be early in Lent. The Accompanist position is paid, choral members and soloists are volunteer.

For further information please contact
      Dr. Claire R. Scott, Director at 904.535.4779, shifra616@aol.com.

Interim Organist
Westminster Presbyterian Church • www.wpcajax.org
3722 Belfort Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216 • Phone 904-737-5133

Our organist of 16 years has recently departed our congregation because of family responsibilities. We are in need of an interim organist, a position that might be extended. We have two Sunday services: morning worship at 10:45, which is in a traditional style with a two-manual organ, and evening worship at 6:00 with piano. At this time we have several talented young women who are willing to play the piano for the evening service, if necessary.

We have no choir at this time, and very seldom do any special music, but have several interested congregation members. In addition, there are several in the congregation who are studying violin. We hope eventually to include more strings in the worship services, given that someone can arrange.

We are a conservative congregation with a formal worship style and hope to continue our tradition of strong hymn singing. We use the Trinity Hymnal of the Presbyterian Church of America, and several have studied the musical style of the Reformed University Ministries.

We have a great appreciation for the Reformed Faith of historic Presbyterianism. Our worship is God-centered, rich in Scripture content, and not entertainment oriented. We practice the regulative principle of worship, desiring to include only that which God's Word commands. A growing relationship with Christ Jesus is essential to participate in the worship. It is joyous and soul-satisfying.

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience.

Please reply to Steve Jennings at email jsmjenn@yahoo.com.

Accompanist
Jacksonville Children's Chorus • www.jaxchildrenschorus.com
Darren Dailey, Artistic and Executive Director • Phone 904-346-1636
3947 Boulevard Center Drive, Suite 108, Jacksonville, FL 32207

JOB DESCRIPTION:
    Title: Accompanist
    Reports to: Artistic and Executive Director
    Rate: TBD, based upon qualifications/experience
    Hours: Part-time, must accommodate auditions, Thursday afternoon rehearsals (5:15-7:15 p.m.) in Orange Park, performances and meetings

MISSION: The mission of the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus is to provide a high-quality choral music education for children of diverse backgrounds, fostering teamwork, self-discipline, accomplishment and pride while filling an important cultural need in the community and sharing the beauty of the choral art form through artistically excellent performances.

DUTIES AND RESPONISBILITIES: The primary duties of the Accompanist are to accompany rehearsals, performances, and tours, and assist the conductor in planning the concert season and auditioning. Other duties depending on the applicant’s skills and qualifications may include rehearsing and coaching soloists, preparing smaller groups for run-out concerts, and education and outreach projects.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant should possess a degree in music, and have a strong background in piano accompaniment. Organ experience desirable. The applicant should also have knowledge of historical practices. Applicants should love working with young singers and be able to work collaboratively with artistic and administrative staff.

APPLICATION Please send a cover letter, resume, three references and recorded material on CD or cassette by regular mail to Darren Dailey, Artistic and Executive Director, Jacksonville Children's Chorus, 3947 Boulevard Center Drive, Suite 108, Jacksonville, FL 32207.

Director of Music
St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church • www.spbts.net
465 Eleventh Ave. North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 • Phone 904-249-4091

St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Jacksonville Beach has an opening for a Director of Music. This position requires proficiency in organ and piano. The Director of Music is responsible for rehearsing and conducting the choral and bell choirs and will develop and be responsible for a children/youth choir. Currently there is one musical service on Sunday morning. The Director will play the organ (or piano) and direct the choir(s) at this service. Additional services occur on Ash Wednesday, during Holy Week and the Wednesday evenings of Lent. Occasionally there are additional special services. Please call The Rev. Penny Pfab for more detailed information at 904.249.4091 or email at ppfab@spbts.net.

Choir Section Leaders
All Saints Episcopal Church • www.allsaintsjax.org
4171 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL • Phone 904-737-8488

Paid section leaders wanted for Adult Choir: soprano, tenor, and bass. Some solo work. Rehearse Wednesday evening, Sunday 10:30 service with 9:30 warm-up, and occasional other feast days. To apply, contact Brenda McNeiland at All Saints Episcopal Church, 737-8488 or at w.mcneiland@comcast.net.

Staff Singers
Amelia Plantation Chapel • www.ameliachapel.com
36 Bowman Road • Amelia Island, Florida • Phone 904-277-4414

Unusual opportunity for music department to engage more staff singers -- ALL VOICES: soprano, mezzo, tenor and bass/baritone. Needed for one service (9:15am) every Sunday with occasional special event during the year (oratorio, cantata, Christmas Eve, etc). Rehearse Sunday morning 8:15, no mid-week rehearsal required; service concludes 10:15 am. Healthy stipend. Apply immediately! Send resume and/or bio AND REFERENCE NAMES/PHONE NUMBERS to Richard Dickson, Amelia Plantation Chapel, to both email addresses: music@ameliachapel.com and artsacad@bellsouth.net.

Singers
Christ Episcopal Church
www.christepiscopalchurch.org

Needed Sundays 10:15 a.m. - Noon
Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve, Holy Week, Easter and occasional concerts.
More work is available if you have time.

Greatest need is for tenors,
but basses and altos greatly appreciated.
Fees are negotiable according to level of commitment and travel distance.
 
Please contact Tim McKee
285-7390 ext. 233
timmckee@ChristEpiscopalChurch.org
Christ Episcopal Church
Ponte Vedra Beach