[HANASHIR:14841] Pay rates for Songleaders/Music Directors

[Mostow4 <Mostow4...>]

Hi all.  I am new to this listserv, HN, etc, and I am enjoying the 
discussions thoroughly.

My question:  
I am going to be working with a congregation this year, leading various music 
efforts for them.  My title will be music director, I believe.  My 
responsibilities will include leading (songleader and liturgy leader [no 
rabbi]) for 8 
family Shabbat morning services, leading a teen choir (3 performances per 
year), songleading for High Holiday children's worship, forming/rehearsing a 
band 
to provide music for worship once per month on Friday night, and have music 
sessions for grades 3-7 on 8 occassions throughout the year.   They have a 
regular cantorial soloist, for whom I substitute, and they have a music teacher 
for 
grades k-2.

Is this typical of what music directors in other synagogues do?

What is a normal pay range (or hourly rate) for this type of position?

I would really appreciate the input if anyone is willing to share 
information.  I didn't see all of the discussion from Beth Harmon's posting.  I 
guess 
this in a similar vein. 

Thank you so much!
Janet Mostow
mostow4 (at) aol(dot)com
412-429-1082