Collier Street United Church, Barrie, ON, seeks Music Director

Posted on 2018/10/01 by Moderator

Collier Street United Church has a proud 182 year history in downtown Barrie, Ontario.

We are seeking a Music Director to lead our present traditional worship services but also to help us embrace modern music in worship.

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Leaside United Church, Toronto, ON, seeks interim Music Director

Posted on 2018/09/27 by Moderator

INTERIM MUSIC DIRECTOR

We are looking for an interim Music Director who will help us transition into a new phase of our music ministry at Leaside United Church as a part of our current Missional Development process. Leaside United Church (LUC) is a welcoming and affirming congregation in the Leaside and East York community in Toronto.  The Mission of Leaside United Church is to grow a caring and vibrant spiritual community that embodies God’s unconditional love following the teachings of Jesus and takes responsibility for being co-creators of a world that works for all. At present the Music Director leads the Chancel Choir and supports the leadership of a junior choir and youth jazz band. We are seeking a Music Director who will celebrate both traditional and contemporary music and inspire our choir as well as congregational singing. You will work in collaboration and co-operatively with the Minister to create integrated and meaningful worship experiences. The Interim Music Director is a part-time appointment from October 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019. Continue reading →

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Trinity United Church, Kitchener, ON, seeks Music Director

Posted on 2018/09/27 by Moderator

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
CHURCH MUSIC DIRECTOR CONTRACT
November 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
Trinity United Church, Kitchener
54 Benton St, at Church St Continue reading →

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Music Matters 2019 – Stay Tuned!

Posted on 2018/05/03 by Moderator

What a great time we had in London, ON, April 27-29, 2018! A huge thank you to First-St. Andrew’s United Church for fabulous hosting – it was a memorable weekend.

Your Music United executive is working as fast as possible to settle on a location for next year, so stay tuned for details as they emerge!

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Hymn Society Executive Director Search

Posted on 2018/05/03 by Moderator
Position Opening – Executive Director
Since 1922, The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada has lived out its mission to encourage, promote, and enliven congregational song. We believe that the holy act of singing together shapes faith, heals brokenness, transforms lives, and renews peace. Through our annual conference, publications, and special events, The Hymn Society serves those who create, study, and lead congregational song. As an outcome of our successful capital campaign, we launched The Center for Congregational Song in October 2017, and our regional launch events will continue through 2018. This new outreach arm will provide expanded resources and will encourage regional and local events to support those who lead congregational singing.
Executive Director

The Hymn Society seeks a qualified and passionate individual to provide executive leadership as we enter our second century and work to expand our services to all those who value congregational song.

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Trinity United Church, Grimsby, ON, seeks a Music Coordinator

Posted on 2018/03/17 by Moderator

The position of music coordinator at Trinity United in Grimsby will soon be available.    This role offers some flexibility as our volunteer musicians readily cover one Sunday each month.   Compensation range is $800 to $1000 per month for about 35 hours of commitment.

We value a diverse music program.   At a Sunday service you might hear a traditional choir, a contemporary band, our English handbell choir, a ladies’ folk trio, or another combination of vocals and instruments.    The music coordinator will be both a contributing musician and will have a hand in guiding our programs.

To see the job description and to learn about Trinity United Grimsby please visit: https://www.trinityunitedgrimsby.ca/about/music-director-vacancy/

Your resume or questions can be sent to us at:  musicfortrinity@gmail.com

Please apply no later than April 13th, 2018.

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Worship and music leadership event, April 14 in Guelph, ON

Posted on 2018/03/12 by Moderator

A Worship Leadership Event

It Takes a Village…

Trusting and Inspiring One Another
To Become an Effective Music Ministry Team
2 Stimulating Workshops for Clergy, Musicians and Lay Leaders

Saturday, April 14, 2018
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Knox Presbyterian Church, 20 Quebec Street, Guelph

Full details available on the attached poster: Presbytery Event

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Music Matters 2018 in London, Ontario, April 27-29

Posted on 2018/02/27 by Moderator

Our annual gathering for Music United is in London, Ontario this year! We’re holding our conference in conjunction with the Revitalize 2 Theological Conference hosted by Metropolitan United Church, offering the participant a wide selection of workshops and
learning opportunities through both events! You can register for Music Matters through our eventbrite registration page, and further details regarding Revitalize 2 can be found here. Your Music Matters registration fee ($50) entitles you to attend all events listed below from both Revitalize 2 and Music Matters.

A list of amenities in the area, including accommodations and restaurants can be downloaded here.

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