HMA job opportunity question

[Barbara Kenny]

Monday, I asked a question on the HMA website Contact Us form regarding how to submit a position announcement for the Job Opportunities. As of this morning, I have heard nothing.

I did post the position announcement here and on the Area 3 website classifieds.

Any suggestions regarding how to post it on the HMA site?

Thanks for any assistance,
Barbara Kenny
First UMC
Salem VA

[Joyce Miller]

If I were not a teacher in NE I would apply in a heartbeat as my daughter lives in Virginia. 😢

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> Monday, I asked a question on the HMA website Contact Us form regarding how to submit a position announcement for the Job Opportunities. As of this morning, I have heard nothing.

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[Barbara Robinson]

Hello Ms. Kenny,

I did receive your inquire about a director so I see know problem with it coming through on their web page.

I will keep in mind to pass along. Most I know do not have a BA they are volunteers who once played and now direct. Also, I may have missed in reading but you didn’t mention how many octaves handbells/chimes you have? How many choirs does it involve and if children at what age do you start? At what services( traditional or Contemporary are they expected to play?

Thanks,
Barbara Robinson
Chancel Ringers NJ
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> On Mar 13, 2024, at 10:50 AM, Barbara Kenny <bke...@fiberpipe.net> wrote:
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> Monday, I asked a question on the HMA website Contact Us form regarding how to submit a position announcement for the Job Opportunities. As of this morning, I have heard nothing.

[Michele Sharik]

Hi Barbara — That’s probably in my inbox waiting for me to do. (I’m the person behind websu...@handbellmusicians.org.) 

Sorry I haven’t gotten to it yet; Lent is a busy time for me. I am planning to get to it either tomorrow or Friday, when I have time blocked off to do that sort of thing.

Thanks for your understanding!

-Michèle Sharik

very part time web support person for HMA

[Barbara Kenny]

Thank you, Michele.  I totally understand about being busy right now.

Barbara

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[Barbara Robinson]

Hi Michelle, 

No problem.  I’m sure it’s busy with Easter early this year.  Gave a good day!

Barbara Robinson

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Thank you, Michele.  I totally understand about being busy right now.

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[Barbara Kenny]

Good questions.

BA degree clarification: We prefer a Bachelor’s Degree, but if not, the individual needs to have proof of years of experience and a strong background in leading bell choirs.

Handbells:
We have newly refurbished 4 1/2 octaves of Schulmerich handbells and 4 octaves of Malmark handchimes.

Choirs: We are working on rebuilding the children, youth and adults following the pandemic. Last fall we had children and adults, both small groups. This spring, without a director, we have a small group of dedicated adults.
The starting age for children is sort of up to the director. Our previous director had a kindergartener that was very interested and his Mom was his pointer. A year later he progressed to playing without the pointer.

Service type: Bells play in the traditional service, but the contemporary service welcomes us and enjoys it anytime we play, so we can play in both.

Barbara Kenny

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[Barbara Robinson]

Thank you for the quick reply and classification of what you are looking for. I will pass along, but it will mean a move for anyone interested.

Thank you again.
Barbara

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> Good questions.

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