Bangor Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Organist or Pianist (added 12/17/2018)

Redeemer Lutheran Church is seeking an Organist or Pianist to be the Part Time Director of Music.

Job Summary:
• Provide music for weekly worship at Redeemer Lutheran Church
• Conduct adult & children’s choir
• Provide or arrange music for seasonal or special services
• Encourage congregation members to share their musical talents
Requirements:
• Must be creative and organized
• Piano or organ proficiency
• Knowledge of conducting and leading others through music

About Redeemer Lutheran Church:

Redeemer is a Christian congregation called to unite people from diverse backgrounds, enabling them to grow in the love of Jesus Christ. We therefore respond to the vision to which God has called us–to proclaim this good news and to welcome all people without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity, culture or ethnic background, physical or mental abilities, family status, gender or age. We pledge to ourselves and all others that we will strive to live as reconciling people in our life together and in our outreach to the world. In 2012, Redeemer officially became a Reconciling in Christ congregation.

Interested applicants should: Submit a resume with three non-related references to Redeemer Lutheran Church, either by mail or email (see below for addresses). Please acknowledge your approval for us to do a background check and provide your driver’s license number and social security number.

Redeemer Lutheran Church
540 Essex Street
Bangor ME, 04404
email: secretary@redeemer-lutheran-church.org

Organist (added 10/1/2018)

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Calais is seeking an organist.  We are very flexible in how this position be filled.  Can be part-time, full-time (every Sunday), or whatever configuration works for the right person.  We currently have a small choir who would like to continue serving. The church recently had the Moeller organ refurbished and it plays beautifully.  It is tuned and checked regularly. The Sanctuary was built in 1853 and is a nicely-proportioned worship space that is on the Register of Historical Places. St. Anne’s is a warm, welcoming faith community and look forward to visiting with prospective organists.  Calais is two hours from Bangor and we are worth the drive! Please contact Reverend Sara Gavit rev.sara.gavit@gmail.com.

Music Director (added 8/27/2018)

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Castine, Maine, is seeking a Music Director to lead our music ministry. This is a Part Time position with flexible hours based on responsibilities assumed, but will include at least playing organ/piano/harpsichord for weekly worship service and other special services, leading and directing a choir, offering support and encouragement to volunteer musicians and singers, scheduling substitute musicians, and organizing and managing special concerts and town-wide music events held at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House. The Music Director is responsible for the care and maintenance of church instruments and for approving substitutes or hired musicians prior to them playing these instruments. Organ proficiency is preferred, piano is an acceptable alternative. One Sunday off per month and paid vacation. Musician’s limited discretionary fund and professional expenses included. Compensation is negotiable commensurate with education and experience. To apply, please send your resume with professional references to: minister@uucastine.org or mail to Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Castine, P.O. Box 520, Castine, ME 04421, Attn: Margaret Beckman, Minister.

Accompanist (added 8/17/2018)

The Universalist Church in Bangor is looking for an accompanist (piano, organ). The position includes accompanying weekly choir rehearsals (Thursday evenings ~5:30), 2 Sundays of performance with the choir, the playing of hymns, and an occasional Offertory, Prelude, Postlude. The third Sunday is special music, which I provide (may require accomp from time to time), and then we are both allotted one Sunday off per month. It’s a really laid back and amazingly flexible schedule. I’ve also got a budget for subs if needed. Pay would be $3k; season is September – June. If interested, contact Molly Webster [websterm@husson.edu]

Church Musician (added 6/29/2018)

The Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine (United Church of Christ), located in the beautiful coastal village of Castine, Maine, is seeking the services of a part-time Church Musician.  Duties include:

– Providing service music during Sunday worship services using the church’s Rodgers 805B Classic organ and/or our Steinway Concert Grand piano;

– Rehearsing and leading our small adult choir;

– Working with the minister to coordinate hymns and other music; and

– Collaborating with others to bring special musical offerings to church services.

The Church Musician works on an annual contract (paid monthly) and includes paid time off and opportunities to provide music at special services and community events.  The church maintains a music budget for music and musician expenses.

If you are interested in helping us grow and worship in heart and voice, please send a resume and introductory letter to info@tcpoc.org.  We will respond with more information about this interesting position.

Organist/Pianist/Choir Director (added 6/15/2018)

Deer Isle Sunset Congregational Church in Deer Isle, Maine, is seeking an organist/pianist/choir director for part-time position leading our music ministry. Responsibilities include selecting music in cooperation with the pastor, playing organ/piano for weekly worship service and other special services, leading weekly choir practice, and offering support and encouragement to volunteer musicians and singers. Organ proficiency preferred (church owns an 1881 Barckhoff tracker organ), piano an acceptable alternative. Paid vacation. To apply, please send your resume with professional references to deerislesunsetmusic@gmail.com or mail to Deer Isle Sunset Congregational Church, P.O. Box 292, Deer Isle, ME 04627, Attn:  Mary Howe.

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