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Organist

Nantmeal United Methodist Church
359 Nantmeal Road,
Glenmoore, PA  19343

One Sunday service, no choir.  Pipe organ. 

Contact church office at 610-469-8655.

Posted 5/18/05

Organist

Woodside Presbyterian Church,
Yardley, PA
 

Seeking  an organist for the Sunday Classic service and to accompany the adult Classic Choir. Rehearsals are on Thursday nights, 7:30-9:00 and Sunday mornings, 9:30-10:45. Participation in several special services throughout the year is also required as well as participation in our annual concert series, Sing for Joy. Wide range of musical styles involving both organ and piano accompaniment are sung. Large pieces with brass, bells, children's choirs and the Classic Choir are done several times a year.

Organ is a Rodgers 950 digital with three manuals.

Position is currently open. Salary is negotiable.

A strong commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and a passion to praise Him through music is essential.

To apply, call the church office at
(215) 493-4145.
Resumes can be faxed to:
(215)321-1779
or
e-mailed to:
woodside@safeplace.net.

Posted 8/7/05

Part-Time Organist/Choir Director

First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne
P.O. Box 277
Lansdowne, PA 19050

 

Part-time Organist/Choir Director wanted to direct adult choir and to accompany Sunday worship service (10 a.m.)
Responsibilities would include:

  •  Selection and planning of music for Sunday service
  • Direct, train and shepherd the Chancel Choir (one rehearsal/week)
  • Participate in the creative planning of special services with the Pastor and Music and Worship Committee

 Seeking an individual committed to our church’s vision of bringing both traditional and progressive aspects to the church service. 

 Other aspects to our church’s musical worship include an active Praise Band, Children’s choir, and Bell Choir. 

Above-mentioned groups would not be under your responsibility.

Salary is $12,000

A Two Manual Casavant Organ and a full size Steinway Piano

 

To Apply, Contact

Rev., Dr. Nancy W. Holt

email; Nancywholt@rcn.com

and Angela Nelson

 email; xyloangzn@aol.com

610-622-0800

Posted 10/11/05

Music Director

First Presbyterian Church of Olney
Philadelphia, PA

The First Presbyterian Church of Olney, Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a professing Christian with excellent interpersonal skills as its Music Directo

The position requires an individual who is:

  • Musically trained
  • A skilled pianist
  • Experienced in directing choral groups
  • Knowledgeable of diverse musical forms

Salary/Compensation/Hours:  15 flexible hours per week, which includes 1 Sunday Worship Service; 1 month vacation; $10,000 annually.

Contact:  Florence McKeown

               Office@FPCOlney.org

               215-424-6809 (voice)

               215-424-5052 (fax) 

Posted 10/17/05

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES

WOODSTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
WOODSTOWN , NJ

Seeking devoted person for part-time position to lead music ministry and serve as organist/choir director (15 hours).  Candidates should have strong knowledge of Ecumenical music with desire to participate in the spiritual life of the Woodstown Presbyterian Church. 

Organist for two Sunday morning services, direct/accompany Chancel choir (20 members), and provide accompaniment for youth choirs as needed.

Competitive salary under AGO guidelines – negotiable based on experience and education. 

To apply contact:

Pastor Jonathan at
The Woodstown Presbyterian Church
46 Auburn St.
Woodstown, NJ 08098
856.769.2977; or
online at wpcpastor@verizon.net.

Posted 10/17/05

Organist

Yardley United Methodist Church
300 Langhorne Road
Yardley, PA  19067

http://www.yardleychurch.org

 

Yardley UMC is a vibrant mid-size suburban church, located 30 minutes north of Philadelphia in beautiful lower Bucks County, with an appreciation for and a rich and long tradition of good and diverse music. The organist is mainly responsible for selecting and providing service music as well as hymn playing at our traditional service and accompanying the chancel choir as well as both vocal and instrumental soloists.  (One service and one rehearsal weekly.)

Additional duties include accompanying children's choirs and other groups on a "as needed" basis. Weddings and funeral are additional and the organist has the right of first refusal. Bachelor's degree in organ, AGO service playing certification or similar credentials required. Excellent sight-reading and accompanying skills are essential. Candidate should be comfortable playing  both organ and piano. The organist reports to the Director of Music and works closely with the Director of Music and the senior pastor. 

The organ is a three-manual Rodgers (1980s). 

Salary range $9,500-$11,500. 

Approximately 10 hours per week.  2 weeks paid vacation

Send (preferably electronically) resume and letter of interest to

Organist Search Committee at 
Eduardo Azzati, Chair

eduardo@yardleychurch.org or at

Yardley United Methodist Church
300 Langhorne Road
Yardley, PA  19067

For inquiries and additional information please call the church office

at 215 493 3345, Tuesday to Thursday, 9 to 12 (noon) 

FAX:  413-691-7120

Posted 11/13/05

Organist

St. Paul ’s United Church of Christ
104 Green Street
Sellersville , PA 18960

With a rich musical history, St. Paul ’s requires a proficient Organist for two weekly Sunday services and one Wednesday evening adult choir rehearsal.

Additional duties include participation in monthly staff meetings, coordination with choir directors, selection of hymns for worship and accompaniment of church holy days throughout the year. 

Organ is a three-year-old Allen R-355 3 manual, 64 stop digital organ with additional MIDI capabilities.  

Yearly salary approximately $8,000.00. 
Flexibility possible with vacation time. Position open immediately.
Please contact church office.


Phone: 215-257-7268
Fax: 215-257-0902
http://www.stpaulsucc.net

Posted 11/13/05

Organist/Music Director

First United Methodist Church of Bristol
201 Mulberry Street
Bristol , PA   19007

 

Part-time organist/music director wanted for small, active congregation.  Responsibilities include directing vocal and bell choirs, playing organ for Sunday traditional service and working with contemporary service. 

We are looking for a candidate with a strong Christian commitment and experience with organ and directing choral groups. 

Organ is 2-manual Moeller pipe organ. 

Starting date Jan. 1. 

Salary $9,000; 2 wks paid vacation. 

Contact: 
Rev. BK Mullen-Holtz,
201 Mulberry St.
Bristol , Pa  
19007
(215) 788-4509  

revfumcb@voicenet.com

Posted 11/14/05

Choir Director/Organist (Part-Time)

First United Methodist Church of Phoenixville
865 South Main Street
Phoenixville, PA  19460

First United Methodist Church of Phoenixville, a mid-size church, seeks Choir Director and an Organist. One person could fill both positions if qualified.  The position entails planning, organizing and facilitating a program of music for the church in conjunction with the pastor and organist.

CHOIR DIRECTOR: Responsibilities:

The Choir Director directs the Chancel and Handbell Choirs at the 10:45 Sunday service, special seasonal programming, conducts once a week rehearsals, administers budgets, and oversees the youth music program. The position begins September 1, 2006. The choir year runs from September-mid-June.

ORGANIST Responsibilities:

The organist provides accompaniment for choir rehearsals and music for two Sunday services including prelude, offertory, postlude and accompaniment of choirs, vocalists and instrumentalists. Music for funerals and weddings are negotiated separately. The position is for twelve months with six weeks vacation. The Organist arranges for qualified substitutes for scheduled absences. The position begins September 1, 2006.  Qualifications: Prior experience or training in the field, a demonstrated ability to play the electronic organ (Rodgers3), and knowledge of sacred organ music are essential. Candidates must have a personal faith consistent with the United Methodist Church. A philosophy of how music contributes to the worship program is desirable.

 

Send resume to:

Bill Akin
Chair, Music Search Committee

First United Methodist Church of Phoenixville
865 South Main Street
Phoenixville, PA  19460

Posted 2/11/2006

Organist

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
Hawthorne and Tyson Sts. (Mayfair)
Philadelphia PA

We are seeking an organist that could play both traditional and contemporary hymns along including a “light” liturgy at our weekly 8:00 a.m. Sunday worship service. The service has an attendance of ~50-60 faithful congregants. We have a 3-manual 1963 Austin organ in good condition as well as a Yamaha spinet piano and a Korg synthesizer/keyboard available for use. The candidate may also have the opportunity to participate in other worship services if desired. The position is open immediately with compensation of $125.00/service. Additional pay is available for participation in other worship events.

Contact Joseph Kulkosky, Director of Music,
215-886-1513 (H) or 215-248-7157 (W).

Posted: 2/11/2006

Organist & Choir Director (¼ time)

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Honey Brook, PA

http://www.stmarkshb.org

Come help develop our modest music program into a thriving source of energy for our congregation’s worship of God! St. Mark’s is a small but rapidly growing congregation in Northwestern Chester County. Responsibilities include planning liturgy with the priest, leading & growing our choir (with weekly rehearsals), and leading the congregation for our 10:30 Sunday worship, with our 2-manual Haskell pipe organ and 2001 Story & Clark upright piano (with humidity controls). Both instruments are well maintained.

Candidates to lead in this ministry should have excellent directing and playing skills and positive and creative people skills. Familiarity with Anglican liturgy and music is desirable. Beginning annual salary ranges from $9,500 - $12,500 based upon qualifications. Four weeks paid vacation is included, and continuing education funding is available.

Send resume to:
The Rev. Tom Pumphrey at
tom@stmarkshb.org or
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church,
1040 Chestnut Tree Rd.
Honey Brook, PA 19344; or
call 610-942-2365.

Posted 2/11/2006

Organist/Choir Director

St. James Episcopal Church,
Philadelphia, PA

St. James is the sixth oldest church in Philadelphia (1760). The instrument is a two manuel Shantz, in excellent condition, and perfectly suited for the colonial building. The position is for one Sunday service and choir rehearsal a week. 

Compensation is $15,000 to $18,000/yr. depending on experience and ability, plus 4 paid vacation Sundays.

Candidates should contact

The Rev. C. Reed Brinkman
215-727-5265 or
e-mail stjameskingsess@aol.com.

A more detailed description of the congregation may be found on our web site: http://stjameschurchofkingsessing.com. 

Organist/Music Director (Part-Time)

 

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church
101 E. Roosevelt Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA  19120

tel.  215-329-3807

 

 

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR ORGANIST/MUSIC DIRECTOR (part time)
St. Gabriel’s is a multi-cultural, multi-racial urban mission parish seeking a gifted and enthusiastic Organist/Music Director familiar with the Episcopal tradition to lead our music. Organist will select and play  music for  worship services in dialog with the Vicar. Small adult choir, rehearsals on Sunday morning before worship.

o  10 flexible hours per week, which includes 1 Sunday worship service at 10:00 a.m.  Sunday's time commitment:  8:30-11:30 a.m.

o  Organist will play 48 Sundays per year, with 4 Sundays of paid leave; Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve.

o  Will be comfortable with a range of music (ex:  traditional, liturgical and Gospel); familiar with the hymnals "Lift Every Voice and Sing". "Wonder, Love and Praise" and "The Hymnal 1982";  and will encourage the use of other musical instruments.

o    $9,000, maybe negotiable depending upon qualifications.  Seperate, per service fee for the occasional wedding or funeral. 

ORGAN DESCRIPTION:   Full size electric Baldwin organ.

 

Please fax resume to

The Rev. Nancy James Deming, Vicar
at 215-329-3883.

Posted 2/11/2006