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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VOCAL ASSOCIATION

Employment Opportunities (revised: 06/27/08)
To have a job opening posted on this page, please send an e-mail message with a brief description, contact name, phone number, e-mail or website address, and an expiration date to SCVAmail@aol.com  Unless otherwise indicated, all job postings will be removed after 90 days.

06/27/08 - Director of Music, Covina United Methodist Church, 437 W. San Bernardino Road, Covina, CA 91723.  Job requirements: Bachelors in music, three years directing adults, knowledge of church music and hymnology; 15-20 hours per week, directing adult choir and overseeing other choirs. There is currently a Wednesday evening rehearsal of the adult choir. Complete job description available at church. For more information, please contact Rev. Bob Morley at: (626) 339-7386.  
06/27/08 - Accompanist for thriving choral program in Moreno Valley. Part-time as needed, but could lead to more hours if the right person is identified. Travel with choral ensemble is FREE and will include a performance at Carnegie Hall in the spring of 2009. Must have experience accompanying classical choral music, jazz, pop, and musical theater. Strong sight-reading and part reading for rehearsals is required. Pay will be based on audition, availability and experience. For more information, contact the director at (951) 529-8245.
06/27/08 - Nordhoff High School (Ventura County) is currently seeking a Choral Director to teach mixed choir and women's choir. Candidates must possess a valid California Single Subject Credential in Music. The music department is supported by a full-time secretary. Currently the district is offering a 40% position at the high school. However, there is a great possibility that it will be funded at 80%-100% with work at the feeder schools. The Ojai Unified School District is currently expanding its music and arts offerings throughout all grade levels with the numbers growing exponentially in elementary and junior high. Application, resume and three current letters of recommendation should be received by the Certificated Personnel Office no later than July 6, 2008. Address application and confidential papers to: Jodi Heath, Coordinator - Certificated Personnel Services - OJAI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - P. O. Box 878 - Ojai, CA 93024.
06/23/08 - Secondary Vocal Music Teacher Opening at San Clemente High School in Capistrano Unified School District, South Orange County. Apply on-line at www.cusdjobs.org. Closing date is Friday, June 27. For more information, please contact Barbara Scholl, Director of Music at (949) 234-9242 or bscholl@capousd.org. 
06/23/08 - Elementary Vocal Music Teacher Opening in K – 5 vocal and general music, in Capistrano Unified School District, South Orange County. Apply on-line at www.cusdjobs.org. Closing date is Friday, June 27. For more information, please contact Barbara Scholl, Director of Music at (949) 234-9242 or bscholl@capousd.org
06/13/08 - Chapman University, Faculty Position - Director of Choral Activities. Description: This is a tenure-track, full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor, which will begin in August 2009. The Director of Choral Activities coordinates and supervises all choral activities within the Conservatory of Music. This may include conducting two university choral ensembles, an opera chorus, teaching courses in choral conducting, and supervision of adjunct choral faculty. Active recruitment for the conservatory is essential. Involvement in conservatory and university committees is expected. Qualifications: Doctorate is preferred; Master’s degree is required. Extensive experience as a conductor at the national professional and university levels is essential along with a successful record of recruitment. Secondary music education teaching experience is desirable. Expectations: The successful candidate will be expected to assume an active leadership role in the recruitment and retention of students. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the preparation of college-level undergraduates is essential. The Conservatory of Music is part of the College of Performing Arts and consists of fifteen full-time faculty members and approximately fifty-one adjunct instructors. With an established reputation for both academic and performance excellence, the Conservatory of Music has a music major population of approximately 220, with many non-majors also participating in its programs. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, at least three references (including telephone numbers and email addresses), a CD/DVD recording of a live and unedited performance and a DVD recording of an ensemble rehearsal and conducting class/lesson to: Dr. Peter Atherton, Chair; Search Committee – Director of Choral Activities, Conservatory of Music Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, California 92866. Submission deadline is October 24, 2008.
06/13/08 - The Westchester United Methodist Church has a part-time position opening for a Director of Music Ministry for Children and Youth. We envision a music ministry involving children and youth in special presentations, worship celebrations, and other settings. The ministry will develop young talent, nurture faith, and cultivate community. While involving current church members, the children/youth music ministry will actively invite children, youth, and their families from beyond the current membership to be involved. A job application is available at: www.westchester.methodists.org.  For more information, please call Dale Van Natta (310) 322-6776 or the church office at (310) 670-3777. Must have a background in choral and instrumental music. BS in music required. Must be sympathetic to the ministries of the United Methodist Church. Initially: 10 hour per week $15 per hour.
06/01/08 - Theater Operations Technician at Murrieta Valley High School.  Classified Employee, 7 hours, 205 Duty Days, 10 months.  Basic Skills Test Required.  For more information, please contact: Jan Danker, Human Resources
Murrieta Valley Unified School District, (951) 696-1600 x1012
05/22/08 - 80% Choral Music Teacher at Malibu High School (Grades 6-12).  Please apply on-line at http://www.smmusd.org (will link you to our Edjoin Recruiment site).  For more information, please contact: Beth Papp (310) 450-8338 x272 or email at papp@smmusd.org
05/06/08 - First Presbyterian Church of Covina is looking for a part-time salaried Chancel Choir Director. The choir is balanced in each section; there are approximately 15-20 members total. Applicant must view music as a means of ministry, a way of helping others express their faith, build community enthusiasm, and sensitivity. Please e-mail resume to webmaster@firstprescovina.org or FAX to (626) 332-6251. Check our website www.firstprescovina.org for more information about our church.
04/24/08 - Accompanist - Murrieta Valley High School is looking for a full time choir accompanist for the 2008/2009 school year. MVHS is located 10 minutes north of Temecula off the 15 Freeway. For more information, please contact Jaclyn Johnson at (909) 297-8536. We hope to fill the position as soon as possible.
04/03/08 - Elementary School General Music Teacher - The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District places a high priority on music instruction. A top goal of our District Strategic Plan is to implement Visual and Performing Arts instruction to all students at every school site. This position reports to the District Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator. Duties include working with the classroom teachers and using district adopted music curriculum to teach general music classes at the elementary level. The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District offers District Paid employee and dependent health, dental, and vision insurance.  Please apply through http://www.edjoin.org  For more information, contact Kasey Jonesrebandt, kjonesrebandt@fuesd.k12.ca.us or (760) 731-5443.
02/13/08 - There will be an opening in the Fall of 2008 for a choral music teacher at Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Glendale, California. Wilson has a student body of approximately 1200 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Currently the schedule for this job is a 6/7th treble (girls) chorus, an 8th grade treble (girls) chorus, and a boys chorus with 6-7-8th grade boys. In addition to that there are two general music wheel classes where students rotate in every 8 or 9 weeks.  Wilson Middle School is a very desirable school in which to work in Glendale School District. Salary levels are competitive and benefits are excellent in the district. The music facilities are very good with state of the art acoustic shells, a beautiful Steinway grand in the auditorium, risers, platforms and a choral classroom with graduated seating.  For more information please contact Charlotte Smurthwaite, Choral Director csmurthwaite@gusd.net
01/21/08 - The Antelope Valley Children's Chorus is seeking a new Music Director starting next season. The A.V.C.C. is a part of the Community Education Department of A.V. Community College, with approximately 70 singers in 3 choirs (Beginning Chorus, ages 8-12; Advanced Choir, ages 11-14 and Youth Chorale, ages 14-17). Each choir meets one day a week, the two youngest on Mondays and the oldest on Thursday. We perform locally and we have been hired for quite a few events. We do our 2 large shows a year and compete in the spring. We have a very active board made up of dedicated parents. For more information, please see: http://www.antelopevalleychildrenschoir.org
01/03/08 - Full-time tenure track position for Choral Director at the Department of Music at Irvine Valley College. Duties and responsibilities include: Direct the college's choral ensembles, develop curriculum, coordinate choral and vocal concert schedules and manage related budgets. Develop publicity and recruit for choral music program. Conduct college choirs; other instructions may include group vocal instruction and general education courses in music. Assignment will include one or more evening classes. Participate in general faculty functions related to the educational program and staff development/flex calendar activities.  Any potential candidate must visit the South Orange County Community College District Website at http://www.socccd.org (just follow the prompts through Human Resources) to view the complete job announcement and submit an application.