American Guild of Organists
Eastern New York Chapter
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Faith United Methodist Church, 811 Brandywine Ave., Schenectady, NY 12308. 518-393-2520. E-mail: faith.umc@verizon.net.

Music Director (part-time) comfortable with a variety of styles who can play the church's three-manual Roosevelt rebuilt by Leonard Carlson. Kawai grand piano in the sanctuary; new Pearl River grand in the choir room. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, directing the choir, recruiting choir members of all ages, playing the organ and piano, participating in staff meetings, (preferably) the ability to network with other musicians and performing artists to enrich the Outreach program, and computer proficiency. Sunday morning worship plus additional services, such as Lenten, Christmas Eve, etc. Contact Gail A. White, 518-393-6419 or 518-265-4253. Send a resume and cover letter to the above church address.

First Presbyterian Church, 362 State St., Albany, NY 12210. 518-439-2904. www.firstpresalbany.org.

Music Director (part-time) for active, traditional music program. Duties include conducting the choir, planning service music, supervising paid soloists and other choir directors (bell, children), and maintaining the music library. Four manual, 52-rank Casavant installed in 1923 (restored in 1996). Full job description at the church's Web site. Minimum BA degree required. Send cover letter, resume, and names of three references to Katie Henriksen at khenriks@nycap.rr.com. Position available January 1.

First Presbyterian Church, 16 West Fulton St., Gloversville, NY 12078. Fax: 518-773-2824. E-mail: firstpres-web@nycap.rr.com. www.firstpresbyterian-gloversville.org.

Director of Music Ministry (full-time) to develop and grow the program. Candidate will possess a versatile background with experience in traditional and current music styles, and enthusiasm to nurture an adult choir and bell choir, as well as establish a children's music ministry. Duties include participating in worship planning, scheduling special music for worship services, children's ministries, community outreach ministries, as well as weddings and funerals as needed. Three-manual, 26-rank Austin organ installed in 1914 (rebuilt in 1957); Mason & Hamlin baby grand piano. Music education background a plus; BA degree in organ or piano performance preferred. Submit resume and cover letter via e-mail, fax, or postal service. No phone calls.

First Reformed Church of Scotia, 224 North Ballston Ave., Scotia, NY 12302. 518-370-4751 (days); 518-399-3823 (evenings). www.firstreformedscotia.org.

Organist (part-time) to lead worship and congregational singing for two Sunday morning services, and to accompany the choir for one of those services. One weekly rehearsal. Three-manual, 27-rank Carey organ (1988); Steinway grand piano in sanctuary. Contact Craig Hoffman, pastor, at frcshoffman@choiceonemail.com.

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