Do you love the sound and feeling of a historic sanctuary full of spirited voices finding their harmony? We’re looking for professional singers to join our worship music team as Section Leaders and Soloists, to be a part of that each week.
Curious? Read the full details below or learn more about music at First Parish.
Positions: Tenor Section Leader/Soloist
Alto Section Leader/Soloist
Location: First Parish in Brookline, Unitarian Universalist
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Sundays, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Services: Sundays, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM (September thru June)
Occasional holiday and special services throughout the year
Stipend: $200 per week
Hours: About 4-5 hours/week
Start Date: September 9, 2026
Job Responsibilities: Reporting to the Music Director, this quartet member is expected to arrive for weekly rehearsals and Worship Services on time, fully prepared and familiar with all music, e.g., anthems, solos, duets, trios, quartets and solos within a particular anthem. The Section Leader will lead section rehearsals as needed and offer suggestions to support the musicianship of volunteer adult choir members. This professional will be expected to sing at Christmas Eve and Easter services, and to negotiate any release time well in advance with the Music Director. As a professional church musician, this individual must respect the guiding principles of Unitarian Universalism through their musical involvement in this spiritual community. Participation in additional musical events will be coordinated with the Music Director and Minister.
Skills (required): Applied performance experience, especially with a concentration in voice or choral music education. Some experience singing in amateur or semi-professional choruses, with sight reading skills sufficient to quickly lead amateurs in a varied repertoire of hymns, anthems, and service music. This repertoire includes traditional classical pieces, African-American spirituals, and contemporary music from diverse traditions, e.g., jazz, classical, folk, world music, etc. Position also requires effectiveness in working in a team-centered, collaborative setting.
Skills (preferred): Bachelor’s degree, especially with a concentration in vocal or choral music education; prior work experience as a church musician, e.g., as a Section Leader or Soloist.
Search process: If there is interest in your candidacy, you will be contacted by the Music Director for an audition.
Application: Email your résumé and cover letter to: musicdirector@firstparishinbrookline.org, with the subject line noted as: Section Leader/Soloist. Please include two recorded examples of your singing and two email references. For more information about our worship community, visit our website: www.firstparishinbrookline.org.
First Parish in Brookline is an EEO employer.