ORGANIST/MUSIC DIRECTOR
St. John’s Lutheran Church
1224 Melrose Avenue Melrose Park, Pennsylvania 19027
Ph. 215-635-3465  Fax: 215-635-8813 www.stjohnsmelrose.org
Seeking Organist / Music Director, part-time (about 10 hours). Immediate opening. Compensation: Mid-Teens to Low Twenties depending on experience and qualifications, with the possibility of more time and additional compensation as the program grows.
The membership is seeking a candidate who will contribute through music to the spiritual growth of the congregation. The candidate should have a strong classical background, knowledge of current trends in sacred choral music, and be able to lead the congregation in a variety of worship styles. Occasional guest instrumentalists and vocal soloists is a longstanding tradition.
Currently, a small Women’s Vocal Ensemble, a Handbell Choir, and a small Sunday School Choir provide music at weekly and festival worship services (sometimes performing at the same service). The candidate will work with the Pastor, Sunday School Coordinator, and Worship & Music Committee to build on a solid music tradition.
There are one or two rehearsals weekly, one service on Sunday morning, with additional services Christmas Eve, during Lent, and for weddings and funerals. (There is additional compensation for weddings and funerals.) Teaching privileges are accorded.
The church building is an early twentieth-century stone structure with an English Gothic interior, beautifully carved woodwork, and lovely stained glass windows.
The organ is a 38-rank, 32-voice Moeller Pipe Organ opus 9876, fully restored in 2010, with a modern organ control system, multiple combination memory levels, programmable crescendo and sforzando, midi interface and integrated midi tone module.
St. John’s is seeking a candidate with excellent artistic ability and people skills to work with a warm, appreciative congregation. Send resumes and a brief cover letter to St. John’s Musician Search at the address above.

ORGANIST/PIANIST
Belmont Baptist Church
Sproul and Paxon Hollow Rds., Broomall, PA  19008
(610) 356-8211 www.belmontbaptistchurch.info
The members and friends of Belmont Baptist Church in Broomall love music and love to sing.  We are looking for an Organist/Pianist who shares our love for music to play at our Sunday morning worship services and special services throughout the year. We invite you to take advantage of this immediate opportunity for a rewarding music ministry in a warm, friendly church.
The organ is a Rogers electronic and the piano is a Howard baby grand.  There may be an opportunity to organize and direct a small choir, as well. Salary is negotiable and will depend upon competence and experience.
Our church is located at Sproul & Paxon Hollow Roads in Broomall, PA, just above the Lawrence Park Shopping Center. For further details contact: Gary Kimmel at 610-328-9597 or send email to gdkimmel@verizon.net.

SINGERS
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
The Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter and Paul needs singers in all sections.  There are paid and unpaid positions.  Roman Catholics may also serve as Cantors for weekend liturgies and weddings.   Auditions will be in the first week of September.  Prefer a very pitch center sound with minimal use of vibrato for our big reverberant space. Please contact  John Romeri, Archdiocesan Director of Liturgical Music, at jaromeri@mac.com

PIANIST
Mayfair Presbyterian Church
3323 Tudor Street, Philadelphia, PA  19136
Mayfair Presbyterian Church has an immediate opening for a pianist who can play for an 11 a.m. Sunday service.  There is also the option to direct a small choir, which rehearses on Thursday evening.  Ability to play the organ as well as the piano is desirable but not required.  Interested persons may contact Phyllis Shiels at 215-332-8420.

MUSIC DIRECTOR / CHOIRMASTER / ORGANIST
St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church
PO Box 192, Southampton, PA, 18966
215-396-1970
St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, located in Churchville, PA at Jesus Focus Ministries’ facilities is seeking a Music Director / Choirmaster / Organist (herein “Music Director”). St. John’s is an orthodox Anglican church that is part of the Anglican Mission in America.  While we will maintain our Anglican musical heritage, we also desire to make use of other traditions of sacred music. Currently St. John’s has Sunday services at 8:00 am and 9:30 am. The service at 8:00 am is quiet and meditative (without music). The choir participates in the 9:30 am service from September through June. Led by the Music Director, this is an all-volunteer group that rehearses weekly from September through June.
Professional Qualifications
Applicants for Music Director should:
• Have a strong musical education and be a skilled organist and pianist
• Have at least five years experience in choral directing and as organist
• Have ability to work collaboratively with clergy and laity, including the ability and desire to use music as a discipleship tool within the church
• Be knowledgeable of Anglican musical tradition as well as other musical traditions
• Have a faith consistent with belief of orthodox Christianity. Please reference the 39 Articles of Religion as a basic statement of faith.
Job Description for Music Director
• Conduct the adult choir at weekly Sunday 9:30 a.m. services, as well as provide music and / or choral oversight for about 6 special services per year (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Ascension Day).
• Rehearse the choir one night a week and before each Sunday service.
• Strive to enhance participation in the choir or other groups, while continually improving the quality of performance.
• Plan Sunday services year--‐round in consultation with the Rector. Develop balanced and inspiring programs of choral and organ music.
• Manage and expand the music program, including oversight of children and/or youth choirs, develop opportunities to use music as outreach for church, and use music as a means for inter-generational fellowship within the church.
• Provide organist and piano accompaniment as required.
• Program, organize, rehearse, and conduct special services during the church year, including but not limited to Christmas and Easter services.
• Oversee the maintenance of the piano and organ.
• Provide weekly musical selections, including prelude and postlude titles, to the rector and the administrative assistant.
• Select and order new music.
• Chair music committee and attend regular staff meetings and other church meetings as necessary to collaborate and represent the musical programs of the church.
• Develop and control music budget.
Time Commitment and Salary
• The Music Director position requires approximately 15 to 20 hours per week.
• The annual salary for this position will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience; participation in special services such as weddings or memorial services will be separately compensated.
• Vacation is 4 weeks per year, with replacements to be found by the Music Director and compensated by St. John’s.
• St. John’s is committed to the personal development of her staff and – as the budget permits – encourages (among other things) attending seminars, consultation with other musicians, and the purchase of books.
For further information, please contact The Rev. Mark Rudolph at the church address or phone above or by e-mail at admin@toknowchrist.net.

ORGANIST/CHOIR ACCOMPANIST
St Peter’s Pikeland United Church of Christ
1193 Clover Mill Road, Chester Springs, PA  19423
610-933-6419 www.stpeterspikeland.org
St. Peter’s Pikeland UCC is a family-oriented church with a highly valued music ministry. We are seeking an Organist/Choir Accompanist to join our music ministry. St. Peter’s, located in Chester County near Philadelphia, has an established music program supporting a traditional worship service with Adult and Children’s Choirs. Responsibilities include: Providing traditional worship service music and accompanying Adult and Children’s Choirs; one traditional 10:00 a.m. service; Thursday evening Adult Choir rehearsal; Sunday morning Children’s Choir rehearsal; Availability for other services as needed, including weddings and funerals. Instruments include an Allen 2-manual Digital Organ, piano, and Clavinova CVP30. Other opportunities exist for musical leadership, such as a Handbell Choir. Compensation is in the $10,000-12,000 range and is based upon experience. A complete job description is available from St. Peter’s Pikeland UCC, and more information about our church is available at our website, www.stpeterspikeland.org.
For further information and to apply, write St. Peter’s Pikeland United Church of Christ, Attn: Organist/Choir Accompanist Search Leader, 1193 Clover Mill Road, Chester Springs, PA, 19425; or email St. Peter’s at stpetersuc@verizon.net ; or phone the Church office at 610-933-6419.

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Folcroft, PA
610-583-4977
St. John's is seeking a church musician to provide musical leadership to enhance our worship experience. Responsibilities include:
• Playing the organ or electric piano for all services throughout the church year (one Sunday morning service, mid-week Lenten services and other festival services throughout the year)
• Selecting and preparing preludes, offertories and postludes appropriate to the day / liturgical season
• Planning, in consultation with the pastor and worship and music committee, special services (i.e. Thanksgiving, Good Friday, weddings, funerals etc).
• Selecting anthems for and directing the choir.
The position involves approximately 6-10 hours per week (Sunday morning along with evening choir rehearsal during the week).  Interested candidates should email weiserl@verizon.net or contact the church office at the number above.

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