Director of Handbells

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Job Announcement - Acting Director of Handbells

Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, Virginia

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, Virginia is accepting applications for Acting Director of its handbell ensembles. The director will be responsible for an intermediate ensemble and an advanced ensemble.

Each ensemble rehearses weekly and each performs in Sunday worship services approximately every four weeks. Each ensemble also presents occasional outreach performances in the community.

The contract will run through June 30, 2011. S/he will be eligible to apply for the permanent position—Director of Handbells—beginning the summer of 2011.

Salary commensurate with experience.
Application deadline is October 31, 2010.
Position to be filled by December 1, 2010.
Send your application to Susan Andalora, Search Committee Chair, at uucahbdirector@gmail.com, 703-517-7388

Specific Duties & Accountabilities

Directs weekly rehearsals of two handbell ensembles

Schedules and conducts ensembles for Sunday services and for outreach venues.

Administers calendars, rehearsal spaces, printed music, and makes ringing assignments.

Oversees maintenance of bells, hand chimes, and all other resources needed for rehearsals and performances.