Director of Music Position for
Bethany Baptist Church, Toronto
1041 Pape Ave. at Cosburn, Toronto, ON, M4K 3W1
416-425-9472; www.bethanychurcheastyork.com
Email: bethanychurch@sympatico.ca
Bethany Baptist Church is looking for a talented
musician with a positive and flexible spirit to be our next
Director of Music.
Bethany is a thriving multicultural, multigenerational and community-minded church in East York, Toronto. Along with various
church programs, we host a weekly food bank and run outreach programs for local youth.
Our music is a blend of hymns and modern praise songs, and our Choir sings on
most Sundays from September to May. Music is an integral and valued part of our weekly
worship, and the Director of Music will be given support, flexibility, and appreciation for
bringing their best to this important role.
The successful candidate will:
 Accompany hymns and praise songs on piano or organ, practising with the
Worship Team before service
 Lead choir in their mid-week practice (September-May) – a loyal group of
about 12 singers who take direction and enjoy being together
 Accompany and help coordinate periodic special music, and 4 special
services in year
We are also open to shaping the position to the interest, skills, and schedule of the
successful candidate.
Responsible to: Bethany’s Music Committee, in partnership with the Pastor.
Time commitment: approximately 5-6 hours per week (less during summer months)
Remuneration: Contract for services at $525/month; Director of Music is given up to 5 paid
Sundays off every year.
Application deadline: September 15, 2015.
Interested applicants, please contact Pastor Jim Parker;
contact can be by phone (416-425-9472),
by email (bethanychurch@sympatico.ca), or
by mail (1041 Pape Ave., Toronto, ON, M4K 3W1).
References upon request.