All notices are submitted by staff and members of the MMTA.

Piano for Sale (posted December 9)

Bergmann 5-ft. grand (right)—Young Chang Heritage Series—Model TG-150. Polished ebony finish. New in 2007—mint condition, hardly played. Excellent sound! $8,000. Please e-mail Anastasia Antonacos if you're interested.

Piano for Sale (posted December 14)

Beautiful 7'4" August Forster grand piano hand crafted in Lobau, Germany in 1989. High gloss ebony finish, like new and exquisitely crafted. Tuned twice annually and cared for by first-rate technician. Outstanding long-term potential, wonderful bass, and ideally suited for studio and chamber performance. Has Renner action that competes with other quality names; action has remained firm.  Asking price is $25,000, exceptional price for the size and quality of the instrument. Phone 207-945-4499. 

JOB OPENINGS

Part-time Church Musician Needed—Cherryfield

The First Congregational Church (UCC) of Cherryfield is seeking a keyboard player for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service on the second and fourth Sunday each month (excluding summer). This musician will also work with a small choir of about five members. The position is available immediately.

For more information, please contact Marty Resotko by phone (207-546-9724) or e-mail.

Submitted by Jamie Hagedorn.

Church Organist/Music Director Position Available—Portland

Immanuel Baptist Church in Portland is seeking a part-time organist/music director to begin January 2, 2010. Salary and benefits are $15,600, with two weeks paid vacation, and $1,000 for continuing education. The organ is a 3-manual 1929 William W. Laws (Beverly, MA), restored 1992-2002 (Faucher, Biddeford, ME)

Immanuel Baptist Church is a welcoming and affirming congregation in the liberal Christian tradition. Sunday morning worship services (and special services on Christmas Eve and Maundy Thursday) are held in a beautiful neo-Gothic sanctuary that seats about 400.

Immanuel embraces music from a variety of styles. We have an active senior choir of 12-18 members. We would welcome interest from prospective candidates to develop a children’s choir, handbell choir, or other musical activities depending upon the candidate’s interests and qualifications.

You may download the detailed job description, with qualifications and responsibilities.

Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:

Ms. Sandra Cranford, Chair

Music Search Committee

Immanuel Baptist Church

156 High Street

Portland, ME 04101

Review of applications will begin on October 15 and continue until the position is filled.

Submitted by Linda Russell.

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