Most of us were semi-employed musicians, actors and designers.
Would you consider adding paid church choir member to yourlist of waysto make money on the side?
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Religious leaders are looking to create a meaningful experience for their parishioners, and high-quality music helps with that.
He said about 70% of the churchs hour-long service is music.
Though the choir guides the way, church members are encouraged to join in, too, he said.
They pay for that.
One paid singer at First Unitarian Church is a high school guidance counselor who simply loves to sing.
How to Get Paid to Sing in Church
Want to find a paying church-choir job?
In addition, introduce yourself to the music director.
Find out if your church pays musicians and ask about the audition process.
There youll find a Craigslist-like assortment of job openings, many at churches.
Others rely on current performers for help, so it pays to data pipe.
Instrumentalists are invited largely through networking and word of mouth.
Once youve scored an audition, prepare at least two solo pieces that showcase different music styles.
That will let the music director know youre versatile and up for anything.
Smile and be personable, she recommends.
Your Turn: Would you sing in a church for cash?
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