Music Matters 2021 – workshop videos

What a great time we had at Music Matters this year! Musicians and music lovers from across Canada gathered on Zoom, April 22-24, for worship, learning and fellowship. Videos from our workshops are now online! If you couldn’t be with us this year, consider joining us next year, April 2022, when we gather in person at Islington United Church, Etobicoke, ON. Details will be posted here on www.musicunited.ca as they become available.

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Music United Regional Convenors – Positions open for Application

Music United has re-aligned our Convenor positions to match the current Regional structure of the United Church. In addition, three special Convenor positions have been identified. Persons are welcome to apply, at any time, for a vacant position as the Regional Convenor for their area.

Applications can be made online.

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Music United Annual General Meeting, Saturday, April 24, 7pm EDT

We’re holding our AGM during our annual Music Matters gathering on Zoom (details for the event with registration info here). Download minutes from our 2020 AGM, and the agenda for our 2021 AGM, so you’re ready to join us. And if you’re not able to attend Music Matters but you wish to join us for the AGM, email moderator (at) music united for a Zoom link.

See you on Saturday!

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Siloam United Church, London , ON, seeks Music Director

Siloam United Church in London, Ontario seeks to be an inclusive, welcoming community that honours tradition, while welcoming the challenge of fresh opportunities. Siloam is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, innovative and accomplished musician to work in harmony with others in order to maintain and grow a creative, inspirational and diverse music program.

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Part-time Director of Music Ministry wanted, Canadian Memorial United Church, Vancouver, BC

Who we are

Canadian Memorial United Church (CMUC) is an open-hearted, open-minded Affirming faith community in Vancouver, BC that takes the message of scripture seriously but not literally. We are committed to the full inclusion of all people and invite and encourage individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities to apply.

CMUC is a growing, thriving, multi-generational community. We have a long history of a strong and vibrant congregation to whom we offer a heartfelt, contemporary worship experience, rooted in tradition and deeply relevant to people’s lives. Our reputation for offering exceptional musical experiences for congregants and the community at large continues to grow. Our historic building offers a stunning and versatile 400-seat space.

A major renovation to the chancel in 2015 included a full lighting and sound upgrade. The excellent production capabilities made for an exciting transition to streaming in 2020. We take pride in our professional quality live-streamed worship services, made possible by our strong team on both sides of the camera.

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Wanted: Program Chair and Convenor Coordinator for Music United

Music United has been growing over the past several years as more musicians choose to volunteer with the organization and connect with each other. As a result, and after much reflection and discussion, the Music United Team (current Executive and Convenors) have evolved the governance structure to a model that is more efficient and better reflects the function and needs of the mission of Music United.

The new model will include a core administrative team and a broader pool of regional Convenors aligned with the new United Church regional structure. All positions are on a volunteer basis as in the previous model.

A new position on the administrative team is the Convenor Coordinator (see description for further details). This person will liaison on a regular basis between the Convenors and Administrative Team. This model gives Convenors more time to focus on their individual regions while still having input into the overall mission and direction of Music United.

The other position open for nomination this year is the Program Chair who will be primarily responsible for Music Matters (see description for further details).

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Music Matters April 22-24, 2021: Musicians in Transformation – an online opportunity to gather and learn together!

Come one, come all! Our annual gathering for Music United will be online this year due to the pandemic. Join us for workshops, worship, a cross-Canada hymn festival, and our Annual General Meeting. Program details below, and registration is through Eventbrite. We’re suggesting a contribution of $50 for the event, with options to pay less or more, according to your circumstance. Once you have registered you will be sent a Zoom link to attend. See you on Zoom!

PROGRAM: MUSIC MATTERS 2021

Learning Event – Thursday April 22nd to Saturday April 24th, 2021 – all times listed are Eastern Daylight Time, all events on Zoom.

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Music Director wanted, Kingsview United Church, Oshawa, ON

Music Director

Kingsview United Church – Oshawa, ON

Permanent Part-time

Company Description

Kingsview United Church

It is our mission to lend a helping hand to those in vulnerable situations, to extend a listening ear to those in difficult circumstances, to speak a word of encouragement into the busyness of modern life. If you want to make a difference, Kingsview is the place for you.

Job Description

As our Music Director, you will work together with our Choir Director and Praise Team to provide music related to the themes of our services.

Your joy in creating music inspires those around you. Coordinating the praise music, vocalists and other musicians combined with your ability to accompany on the piano and organ allows for your creativity to shine.

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Director of Music wanted, Streetsville United Church, Streetsville, ON

Streetsville United Church (SUC) is a vibrant suburban congregation seeking a Director of Music. The position is an 11 month, renewable Fee for Service Contract (Contract for Services) with an opportunity to develop the music program in new and innovative directions. The initial offering is equivalent to 2/5 part time with the opportunity to grow to a half time position. The successful candidate will have technical competence in playing the organ and piano, as well as ability to direct a SATB Senior Choir. He/she will meet regularly with the Minister to develop and plan music to complement the worship service and, demonstrate a willingness to be a part of the SUC community. The successful candidate will be responsible to the Church Council through the Ministry & Personnel Committee. For more information on our church please see our Living Faith Story posted on our website https://www.streetsvilleunited.ca/living-faith-story/

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