~ Cape Cod and the Islands ~

Church of the Messiah, Woods Hole, MA - is currently looking for a part-time organist and choirmaster for 10 hours per week. The organ is a 1889 rebuilt Schlicker. Specifics on the organ may be found on the Cape and Islands AGO website. I look forward to working in a collegial relationship with the organist-choirmaster to further the ministry of music in this Episcopal congregation. The choir right now is small, but has a good capability of growing given our location in Woods Hole. We follow a traditional form of worship for the Episcopal Church even as I am now beginning to introduce some of the newer liturgical forms which have been written by the Episcopal Church's Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music. The reason for the vacancy is the most recent organist has just retired after serving here for 10 years.

For more information, please contact me:
The Rev. Deborah Warner, Priest-in-Charge
Address: Church of the Messiah, 13 Church Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543
Email: Dwarner74@aol.com

Cotuit Federated Church, Cotuit, MA - is looking for a passionate and gifted musician to serve in our music ministry. We are looking for someone to leadour choir and Sunday worship with both the organ and the piano. We area Spirit-filled loving church who appreciates music and sings with gusto. The position is ten hours a week, which includes choir practice during theweek, Sunday morning worship and the practice needs of the applicant.

To apply, please respond to Alison McMurry at alison@cape.com.

First Church of Christ Scientist, Harwich Port, MA - is seeking a permanent organist/pianist. One service on Sunday morning. No choir. Service requirements are one prelude, three hymns and postlude as well as providing accompaniment for soloist(s). Allen Organ.

Contact: Elaine Messias (available by phone until March 11, 2007)
Phone: (508) 430-9929
Email: bmessias@yahoo.com
Contact: Natalie Bohman
Phone: (508) 394-3782

~ Region I ~

Christ Church Episcopal Parish, Plymouth, MA - is seeking a Director of Music Ministries. The Director of Music Ministries must be an enthusiastic advocate for music as an indispensable and powerful ministry of the church. The Director's appreciation of eclectic musical styles should attract and serve worshippers with diverse tastes and backgrounds. The Director should also have outstanding musical abilities in organ, piano, and choral conducting and possess an aptitude for leadership noted for its depth of knowledge, sensitivity, teaching skills, and integrity. The Director should also be an organized administrator and effective communicator who will establish positive working relationships with the Christ Church community. Christ Church's definition of an excellent music program and a full job description are available at: http://www.christchurchplymouth.org/index.html The Adult Choir sings every Sunday at the 10:00 service, and periodically we have musical offerings from our children's choir (choristers) and band. In addition, other musicians from within the parish offer recorder, guitar, and other music during worship services. Our electric action pipe organ is an Estey built in 1936. It provides glorious sound with its two, full pedal, keyboards. The Director provides music for the two Sunday services, together with the usual holy days and four Wednesday Taize services each year. The adult choir rehearsals are Thursday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 PM with a brief rehearsal before the 10:00 Sunday service. The Director will be assisted by a parishioner who directs the choristers and band and coordinates the Christmas pageant. For 2008 the compensation package for the Director of Music Ministries is as follows: Step One: a six-month developmental period with a yearly salary base of $22,500 for 20 hours per week, starting February 25, 2008. Step Two: yearly salary base of $28,000 for 25 hours per week, starting August 25 through December 31, 2008. Additional yearly compensation during Steps One and Two includes: $3,000 for benefits, two weeks continuing education, and two weeks sick leave. Beginning January 1, 2009, there will be at least a cost of living adjustment and two weeks vacation each year.

Interested candidates may send cover letters and resumes by December 1, 2007 to:
Contact: The Rev. Dr. Ted Cole, Jr., Curate
Christ Church Parish – Episcopal
Address: 149 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Phone: 508-746-4959
Email: tcole@christchurchplymouth.org

Community of Jesus Church of the Transfiguration Rock Harbor, Orleans, MA Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. *Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. *Organ Concert Prelude at 2:30 p.m. Candle-lit Epiphany Evensong Glorić Dei Cantores will be singing Bach's O Jesu Christ, mein's Leben Licht (Cantata no. 118) accompanied by brass and organ, William Byrd's Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis of the Great Service, and Rubbra's Festive Gloria Admission: FREE For more information call 508-240-2400 email: scribes@communityofjesus.org phone: 508-240-2400 www.communityofjesus.org