Music Director

Bnai Keshet has a vibrant Shabbat community, weekly meditation and traditional minyanim, a truly engaged diverse membership and is a leading partner in regional interfaith community organizing. The Music Director will directly collaborate with our rabbis and lay leaders to enrich the spiritual and religious life of the community. We are looking to grow this role over time, and look forward to working with someone who can help us envision what a larger role would entail. About the Role: Lead one (or two) Friday night services a month and two or three Shabbat morning services a month with Rabbis and lay leaders, Partner with Rabbis to choose new repertoire and prioritize pieces for congregational musicians, Partner with rabbis to collaborate with Musicians-in-Residence 1-2 times a year, Run 2-3 choir and band rehearsals each month (currently scheduled on Thursdays, but this is flexible). Potentially, based on availability: Direct choir for High Holidays, Lead children’s services with Rabbis on High Holidays, serve as b’nai mitzvah tutor in our Religious School. About You : Self-directed, takes initiative, Strong vocal and instrumental skills (guitar preferred, other instruments welcome), Ability to create lead sheets for instrumentalists and singers, ability to arrange for a variety of instruments is a plus, Strong knowledge of Jewish music, Comfort with technology, Flexible and curious, Able to receive feedback & Punctual and responsive to meetings and email. This position is 5-10 hours/week through the school year, with fewer hours in the summer. The Music Director reports directly to Rabbi Elliott Tepperman. Our current pay scale is $350 Shabbat moning, $250 Friday evening, $150 Rehearsal (inclusive of prep time). E-mail cover letter and resume to Rabbi Elliott Tepperman at [email protected]. www.bnaikeshet.org.

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