ORGANIST:

Hilton United Methodist Church, 21 West Avenue, Hilton, NY, 14468, seeks an individual to fill the organist position. The organist is responsible for performing all organ, piano and keyboard music for the worship services. Please send résumés to humc98@rochester.rr.com. Telephone inquiries: 585-392-8761.

Basic Requirements:

The organist shall be able to play the organ, piano and the keyboard with a moderate degree of proficiency.

Essential Functions: 

1. Select, prepare and perform service music for Sunday morning worship.   
2. Play up to 5 special services (e.g. Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving, Lent).
3. Accompany the adult choir and soloists during rehearsals and worship services.
4. Coordinate with others, as appropriate, with the planning and conducting of worship music.
5. In writing, promptly report any problems with the organ or piano to the Trustees.
6. Adhere to all church policies, including the Safe Sanctuary Policy and Vacation/Absence Policy.
7. Notify SPR of any compliance issues with any church policies.
8. Work with SPR to find a substitute organist when unable to attend a worship service due to vacation, sickness or personal leave.

Audition Requirements:

The primary focus of the audition is to demonstrate proficiency on piano, to accompany Choir for anthems of different styles, and to perform service music such as for Offertory.  At a minimum, the ability to play organ for congregational hymns is also expected.  Further organ proficiency is a plus.

Perform a 3-minute piece appropriate for Prelude, Offertory, or Postlude – hymn arrangement or suitable piece from classical/baroque literature – may be played on either piano or organ.

Attend Choir rehearsal (Wednesday evening) and accompany Choir on one piece provided in advance and one piece provided at the audition (to demonstrate sight-reading abilities).

Demonstrate organ proficiency by playing a hymn from the standard United Methodist Church Hymnal that is suitable for congregational singing.

(This listing added to the website on September 23, 2009.)

 

CHURCH MUSICIAN POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

The Irondequoit United Church of Christ is soliciting applications from qualified musicians to join our music team to ensure the continuity of our excellent music programs.
We are seeking applicants for the following positions:

• Director of the Praise Band for the Celebration (contemporary) worship Service (1 service, 1 rehearsal per week)
• Director of the Adult Chancel Choir for the Classic (traditional) Worship Service (1 service, 1 rehearsal per week)
• Director of the Children’s Choir (1 rehearsal per week)
• Director of the Bell Choir (1 rehearsal per week)
  

Musicians are encouraged to apply for any position or positions for which they are qualified. We will continue to accept applications until suitable candidates are identified.

Please send application letters and résumés to David Richey, 475 Gardham Road, Rochester, NY 14617; 585-544-8298; magdave@rochester.rr.com.

(This listing added to the website on December 8, 2009.)

 

ORGANIST:

The First Baptist Church of Manchester is seeking a permanent organist for Sunday morning worship and Wednesday evening choir rehearsals.  The opening is immediate.  For more information, please contact:
                    Holly Powell
                    20 Newton Street
                    Manchester, NY 14504
                    585-289-4936
                    hollypowell@rochester.rr.com

(This listing added to the website on December 12, 2009.)

ORGANIST/ CHOIR DIRECTOR:

Seneca Falls First United Methodist Church, 2 Chapel St., in Seneca Falls is accepting applications for the position of organist/choir director, effective Sept. 1, 2010.

Our music program is generally more traditionally oriented e.g.: prelude, offertory, postlude, choral anthem,  three hymns  including a hymn each week from the contemporary hymnal, though we are always open to new ideas.

Responsibilities include accompanying one weekly Sunday worship service; directing Senior Choir; conducting one weekly choir rehearsal (there are no choir rehearsals during the summer months); planning music for special services such as Christmas Eve and Maundy Thursday; and newly-formed youth choir (performance frequency negotiable).

Our church band and bell choirs have separate directors. We have a new Yamaha grand piano in the sanctuary. Vacation weeks off are negotiable to your needs. Proficiency in organ and piano necessary, academic degree not required.

Letters of application and résumés should be sent to:

Seneca Falls First United Methodist Church
Att: Jan LaValley
PO Box 446
Seneca Falls, NY 13148

or fax to 315-568-6306 (church office and fax)

or e-mail to jlavalle@rochester.rr.com.

This listing was added to the website on May 7, 2010.

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR:

Northmont United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.  Full-time Minister of Music (Organist–Choir Director).  Northmont typically has two traditional services at 8:30 (no choir) and 11:00 (with Chancel Choir of 20+ singers).

The music program also features an adult Handbell Choir of 4½ octaves.  The church has a recently-renovated, two-manual Moeller pipe organ with a Peterson 4000 Integrated Control System.  Send cover letter, statement of faith, and résumé to Dr. Jack Lolla at the church address listed above.  E-mail: jlolla@northmontchurch.org;  Web: http://www.northmontchurch.org/

This listing was added to the website on June 4, 2010.

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY:

Christ Clarion Presbyterian Church, 415 Thornell Rd., Pittsford, seeks a Director of Music Ministry.  Primary responsibilities include planning the music program, directing the adult choir and supervision of pianist/organist.  Ideal candidate would have experience directing church choirs, knowledge of a broad repertoire of church music and familiarity with the Christian year.  Position is 40 weeks/year (off summers).  Competitive pay commensurate with experience.  For job description, further information or to apply please contact Penny Higgins, phigg@frontiernet.net.

This listing was added to the website on July 1, 2010.

ASSISTANT ORGANIST:

Bethany Presbyterian Church, 3000 Dewey Avenue, Rochester NY,14616.

REPORTS TO:

Dr. Cary Ratcliff, Bethany Music Director Rev. Robert Spratt, Bethany Head of Staff.

KEY ACTIVITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Present high quality organ artistry at worship services two Sundays each month for a church that offers musically rich services in the classic sacred choral and organ tradition.  Congregation uses the Presbyterian Hymnal.  Holtkamp organ III/34.

- Will accompany rehearsal once monthly with Thursday evening adult choir.

- Direct and be rehearsal accompanist twice a month for either the Sunday afternoon SAB teen choir (grades 8 – 12) for 1.25 hour or the Wednesday evening children’s choirs (grades 2-4 and 5-7) that meet consecutivey for a total of 1.75 hour.  Each group consists of approximately seven hard-working choiristers, who sing a mix of sacred choral literature.

- Attend weekly Wednesday morning staff meetings (1 hour).

This is a part-time position that begins on September 9, 2010. Mid-September through May -  two services, 8:45A.M. and 11:00A.M., June through August  - one service, 10:00A.M.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING:

- High competency in church organ
- Some experience with choral directing is preferred Bachelor’s degree in music (or in progress) is desirable

EXPERIENCE:

Experience as a church organist and/or familiarity with liturgical worship are desired but are not requirements Experience as a choral accompanist and reading SATB scores Relates well with children and adults Ability to function as a team player in a church setting working with staff, musicians and volunteers

COMPENSATION:

- Two paid vacation Sundays allowed per year.
- 28 hours per month at $20.83 per hour (not to exceed $7,000 per year)

CONTACT:

Send résumé and letter of interest to Karen Bolinger, Personnel Chair, Bethany Presbyterian Church at bethpres@frontiernet.net

This position was added to the website on July 27, 2010.

ACTING MUSIC DIRECTOR:

First Universalist Church of Rochester (the church is a 5-minute walk from the Eastman School) is looking for organ and piano skills and experience, and experience in leading sacred music in a Sunday worship setting.  Duration is quarter time (based on 40-hour week) with flexible hours except Sunday mornings from September to June and Christmas Eve.  Minor exceptions to Sunday mornings are negotiable with contract.  Compensation is competitive.  Deadline is ASAP until we find a person who fits the bill.  Candidates should e-mail a résumé (or letter with equivalent information) and contact info ASAP to msidoti3@rochester.rr.com or mail to Marie Sidoti, First Universalist Church, 150 South Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14604.

This position was added to the website on September 2, 2010.

ORGANIST:

The First Presbyterian Church of Waterloo is seeking an Organist/Accompanist to work with our Music/Choir Director to provide a mixture of traditional and contemporary music at a single weekly Sunday morning worship service.  This historic church is home to a 1950 Austin Pipe Organ and Tiffany stained glass windows.  To apply, or for more information, please contact the church office at wloopresb@yahoo.com or 315-539-3535.

This position was added to the website on September 2, 2010.

NATIONAL POSITIONS:

Positions posted with the headquarters of the AGO can be found here.

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