Handbell Choir Director

Description

Handbell Choir Director –part-time-42 week position/ 4 to 5 hours/week The First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush is looking for a new Handbell Choir Director for its adult bell choir and the student/parent chime choir. The choirs perform one Sunday each month, with weekly rehearsals from September through June. Currently, 12 members in the adult bell choir use 3 octaves of Schmulmerich handbells and Malmark chimes. 11 members use 3 octaves of Malmark chimes in the student/parent chime choir. The current director is retiring in June of 2025, with the new director expected to start in September of 2025. More information and a complete job description can be provided upon request.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a bachelor’s degree in Choral Music or Music Education; OR
Four years of experience in conducting, leading, and teaching Bell Choirs; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience

How to Apply

Send a letter of interest and resume to drubenstein@fumceg.org