Opportunities - BW Conservatory of Music

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GIGS & JOB POSTINGS

The Canton Symphony Orchestra is seeking two interns for the following opportunities:

Fall of 2022 Marketing Intern (View Internship Description HERE)

Assists with implementation and creation of marketing campaigns. Will work with the Manager of Marketing to execute social, email, print, and radio campaigns for the 2022-2023 season marketing plan and create new ideas for the marketing department. $250 stipend paid upon completion of the internship. Part-time with flexible hours.

Remote internship with possibility for in-person experience. Ideal for students in any location.

Fall of 2022 Donor Relations and Special Events Intern (View Internship Description HERE)

Assists with implementation and creation of development programs. Will work with the Manager of Development to execute programming, prepare and execute development events, and generate new ideas for the development department. $250 stipend paid upon completion of the internship. Part-time with flexible hours. Includes some nights and weekends.

Hybrid: remote and in-person. Ideal for students within 30 minutes of Canton, Ohio.

Applications will be accepted for each position until the position is filled. Email Manager of Education and Community Engagement, Rachel Hagemeier, at rhagemeier@cantonsymphony.org with questions about these or future opportunities.

St John Neuman Catholic Church (Strongsville) is in search of paid choral section leaders.
These vocalists would sing with the parish schola approximately once a month during the academic year at the 11am Sunday Mass and occasional feast day (about 8-10 Masses per year). Rehearsal before Mass at 10am is required. Repertoire would include SATB hymns, simple English chant, choral music and polyphony.

We are in need of a male vocalist (bass) and 1-2 female vocalists (soprano and/or alto). Excellent communication skills, ability to prepare music outside of rehearsal and dependability is a must.

Compensation is $100/Mass. Please contact Melissa Massery at melissa@sjnohio.com if interested.

Christ United Church BW Choral Fellows – Mezzo/Alto, Tenor, and Baritone/Bass

Christ United Church (a federated congregation of the Presbyterian Church USA and United Church of Christ) is currently seeking choral scholars for the 2022-23 season including mezzo/alto, tenor and baritone/bass singers.

As a CUC choral scholar, students receive a weekly stipend, serve as section leaders in a talented adult volunteer choir and perform solo and small ensemble music.

Schedule requirements include: Sunday services (9 am rehearsal; 10 am service) and Thursday evening rehearsals on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month; rehearsals are flexible understanding that students may need to miss some rehearsals for BW rehearsals and performances. Attendance at holiday services on Christmas Eve and Easter required. Christ United Church is located close to the BW campus on the Berea / Olmsted Falls border at 23114 West Road.

Students interested in this opportunity should forward a performance resume to Bryan Bowser, CUC Music Director, at bbowser@bw.edu.

St. Colette Church in Brunswick is seeking vocalists with a contemporary style.

This is a paid, weekend position with no weekday practice commitments. Means of transportation required. Please contact Sara (Gresko) Kronholz ’12, Director of the Music Ministry, at 216-375-2746 or sarakronholz1017@gmail.com if you are interested.

Good Shepherd Methodist Church in Parma is looking for a tenor for the traditional choir.

Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings 7-8:30. Church service is Sundays at 10:30, with a warmup at 10:00 AM. This is a year-long commitment and a paying position. Contact Lynn Campbell at 216-469-8528.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Westlake has an opening for a Contemporary Worship Leader. This position is for 10-12 hours, with rehearsal and one worship service each week. For compensation information and more details, contact Pastor Charlie Woodward at 440-871-5565 or pcpopwestlake@gmail.com.

The Ashland Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce the appointment of Michael Repper as the new Music Director and Conductor. Auditions are being held. Contact Personnel Manager, Brian Griffin, bgriffin0531@gmail.com

Fields United Methodist Church, North Ridgeville, is seeking a pianist for Sunday morning and special worship services. Ability to play organ a plus but not required. Please send resume to: fieldsofficemanager@gmail.com. For more information, contact Pastor Tom Joyce, 440-327-8753.

Piano Cleveland seeks a dynamic arts professional to join us as our part-time PianoLab Coordinator!

Do you....

Enjoy using your creativity to manage musical programs for K-8 learners?

Thrive on building partnerships with schools and families around a love of piano?

Love working with colleagues to create transformative musical experiences?

If you answered yes to these questions, we hope you will consider applying to join our team. Piano Cleveland is a small but mighty arts organization dedicated to promoting the future of piano music both in Cleveland and abroad. We are best known for our signature event, the Cleveland International Piano Competition, in addition to presenting concerts and community engagement experiences for piano lovers of all ages and backgrounds.

Click here for the full job description and info on how to apply.

Piano Cleveland seeks a dynamic arts professional to join us as our PianoLab Instructor!

Do you....

Enjoy using your creativity to teach group piano lessons to K-8 students?

Thrive on building partnerships with schools and families around a love of piano?

Love working with colleagues to create transformative musical experiences?

Click here for the full job description and info on how to apply.

Good Shepherd Methodist Church in Parma is looking for an electric bass player for the praise team.

Rehearsals are on some Friday evenings at 7 PM, and some Sundays after church. Church service is at 10:30 AM, with a warmup at 9:30 AM. This is a year-long commitment and a paying position. Contact Lynn Campbell at 216-469-8528.

SouthWest Unitarian Universalist Church
North Royalton, Ohio
Collaborative Pianist Job Posting

Part time Position: 8 hours/week.
90-member congregation, one weekly in-person worship service at 10:30 am.
Seeking: Experienced pianist with degree in music or comparable experience. Able to provide diverse musical styles and traditions to support and enhance our wide-ranging ecumenical worship. Experience with multi-cultural repertoire a plus.

Responsibilities include:
Select, prepare, and perform piano music and provide hymn accompaniments for Sunday morning worship services.
Collaborate with minister and other service leaders; communicate weekly music choices to office in timely manner.
Accompany rehearsal of volunteer choir one evening per month, and accompany choir for worship one Sunday morning per month.
Arrange for competent substitute pianists as needed.
Salary range: Within the Unitarian Universalist Association guidelines: $18 - $20/hour, dependent on experience. Sick time and vacation benefits included.

Send resume and cover letter to church administrator at office@swuu.org.

St. Paul’s Community Church UCC is seeking a musician with skills in piano and voice to lead worship on Sundays. St. Paul’s is a progressive urban church in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland. Worship is a mix of traditional and contemporary and other styles, and we are seeking a musician with knowledge and interest in diverse musical styles and traditions.

Responsibilities would include choosing the music for Sunday in coordination with the Pastor and other musicians, leading a rehearsal once a week, and coordinating with other musicians to provide music for our regular weekly services and occasional special services.

Please send resume or any questions to Rev. Emily Culp Ashby at emily@stpaulscommunityucc.org.

SCHOLARSHIP & COMPETITIONS

Parma-South Presbyterian Church

Parma-South Church is a Presbyterian Church in Parma Heights. We have had a thriving music program throughout its existence. Now, as many churches have seen decline in membership and the hesitancy of returning after Covid-19 restrictions, our choir is in need of assistance. We are offering $1000 scholarships to current music majors at local colleges/universities.

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