New Group - Mosaic Children's Choir

Please check out the website for a Mosaic Children's Choir, a new group created by Victoria Redfearn Cave and Dr. Shelby Sender.

Mosaic is based on the principals that children are capable of producing interesting and beautiful aesthetic experiences, and that children are able to partner in an artistic process.  With faculty members Victoria Redfearn Cave and Dr. Shelby Sender, Mosaic Children's Choir is a new, auditioned children's choir with rehearsals in Staunton and Charlottesville.  Mosaic hopes to surprise you in concerts with elements of movement, unusual sounds and creative venues.  Information and audition sign-up can be found at http://mosaicchildrenschoir.com/

Vacancy Announcement - Minister of Music

St. James is a growing, country parish established in 1881 in the heart of the town of Louisa. The 10:00 A.M. Sunday service is lead musically by our minister of music and a small ensemble choir. St. James is seeking a quarter-time minister of music to work alongside and under the supervision of the Rector, beginning in September of 2015.

Position Description:

GOAL: Working alongside the rector, staff, and laity of the church, the minister of music is called to nourish and strengthen the faith of our members through the sharing and cultivation of praise to God through music.

OBJECTIVES: (more details will be shared upon request and prior to the interview)

1.      Provide music to enhance the worship of St. James and prepare volunteers and resources to support the weekly topics of prayer and scriptural study.

2.      Explore musical outlets to incorporate in worship and empower lay leadership to share their talents with the congregation.

3.      Provide leadership and an encouraging presence for the members of the church at services and during a weekly choir rehearsal.

OUR INSTRUMENTS:

Our organ was installed in 1995 having been designed, built, and installed by Grooms & Payne, Llt. The organ consists of seven ranks, 31 stops, and 451 pipes with circuits for two additional ranks.  We also have a baby grand piano and members of the church who love to accompany and share their musical gifts with the parish on violin, cello, guitar, etc.

CONTACT:

Please direct all questions or interest to the Rev. Alex Riffee (stjameslouisa@verizon.net) or call 540-355-1779. Please email resume and cover letter to the same. For information about St. James Episcopal Church, please visit our website at www.stjameslouisa.org.

COMPENSATION:

This is a quarter-time position with a salary commensurate with experience, education and the salaries for similar positions in other churches in our area and AGO guidelines ($13000-15500). A travel stipend is available as well as continuing education credit, vacation time off, and maternity leave. An added benefit at St. James Episcopal Church is the opportunity for the Minister of Music to use our facilities and instruments for the purpose of private music instruction.

St. James Episcopal Church

102 Ellisville Drive, P.O. Box 1216, Louisa, VA 23093 : 540.355.1779

2015 Young Artist Concerto Competition

The Liberty University School of Music is pleased to announce the 2015 Young Artist Concerto Competition.  This competition is open to instrumentalists and vocalists 12 to 18 years of age (non-college students).  The competition will be held on the campus of Liberty University in Towns Alumni Auditorium on Saturday, December 12, 2015 beginning at 9:00am. 

The winner of this competition will have the opportunity to perform with the Liberty University Symphony Orchestra (LUSO) during the Spring 2016 concert series.  This winner’s concert is scheduled for Saturday evening, February 6th, at 7:00pm.  In addition to this performance opportunity, the winner will also receive a prize of $1,000.  Second and third place prizes will also be awarded.  Musicians from Virginia and surrounding states are encouraged to apply.

The application deadline is Friday, October 30th, 2015 and the application fee is $50.  Please see the website or additional details and requirements at www.liberty.edu/luso, or email us at som@liberty.edu, or contact Dr. John D. Kinchen, III by calling the School of Music office at (434)592-6568.  We look forward to having your students participate in this competition. 

Music Feeds US - April 22-24, 2015

Music Feeds Us events next week! This little project which started four years ago as just a nice idea has, behind the scenes, become in a way a small grass-roots operation. The effort that has gone into Music Feeds Us over the years, and especially this year, is monumental, and all for the sake of a simple idea: Music has the power to change lives. 

Classical music should be available for everyone, and so should food, which is why our concerts are FREE; and those who can and feel inspired are encouraged to make a contribution to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. 

April 22 7:30pm Staunton Trinity Episcopal Church FREE

April 23 7:30pm Charlottesville First Presbyterian Church FREE

April 24 11am “Meet the Artist” Special Event & Reception, Cove Church, Covesville, $15

http://www.musicfeedsus.org/mfu-2015/

Changing lives - It is through this effort that over 44,000 meals have been raised for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.