Music Director Search

Our Personnel Committee has started the process of searching for a Music Director. The following church members are on the search task force:

We will keep this page updated as new information is available. Please contact Ann Strong with any questions.

May 9, 2022

The task force is happy to announce that Bass Soloist/Section Leader Ray Blackwell will conduct the Chancel Choir through the summer months. The group is also auditioning several candidates to serve as summer organist. If you have suggestions of candidates for the interim or permanent positions, please be in touch with Bill Shadle or Ann Strong, co-chairs.
An interim is expected to begin in mid-September.

June 1, 2022

June 14, 2022

The music director search committee is pleased to announce that Robert Manuel will service as the worship organist July 1 through mid September. Robert grew up in Sewickley, and currently lives in Moon Township. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois and a Master’s in Music from the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida. He has over 16 years’ experience as an organist and worship leader.
Bass soloist Ray Blackwell will conduct the Chancel Choir through mid September.

August 18, 2022

The task force is looking for input from our congregation about our music programming to help in their search for a new music director. A survey was sent out to the congregation.

September 6, 2022

Thank you to everyone who filled out our music survey. The task force appreciates you taking the time to let them know your thoughts and opinions. The survey results will be shared with the congregation after the task force has a chance to go through them.
Ray Blackwell and Robert Manuel have agreed to remain in their present positions through the end of the year.
The task force is currently looking for a permanent Choir Director/Organist.
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