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Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA), 495 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, GA, 30067, 770-956-7572. legree.finch@christpreschurch.org; www.christpreschurch.org Part-time Interim Organist-Director of Music for a ninety-two member suburban Atlanta church that has a congregational interest in, appreciation of, and desire for quality music in Reformed worship. Responsibilities include playing for the morning worship service each Sunday and for special services or events, or arranging for a suitable substitute; preparing music in keeping with CPC’s classical style of worship; regularly meeting with the Pastor to plan for worship services and submitting suggested music selections to the Pastor; assessing, organizing, and using the musical gifts (vocal & instrumental) within the congregation for Sunday morning worship. With excellent acoustics, the sanctuary offers a two-manual Allen Renaissance R-230 organ with a recently updated midi enhancement and a Schimmel Grand Piano 182T (6’). The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in music, professional competency, and a servant’s spirit. Salary $150 per week; approximately 5-10 hours per week. Send resume or contact Pastor Legree Finch at the above address and phone number. |
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Christ the King Lutheran Church, Norcross is looking for a Music Associate. For complete information, contact John Marsh, Director of Music Ministries (jmarsh@ctklutheran.org, 770-449-1211). The Music Associate will have a strong leadership role in the parish, and serve as organist for Sunday worship services and pianist for Saturday casual worship. It is expected that the Music Associate will work collegially with the staff, lead other musical ensembles as called upon, and assist the Director of Music in the planning and preparation of the music program. Creativity, appropriate experience, leadership, self-discipline and people skills are essential. Job description is available. 20 hours/week. Salary: $20,000. [Posted 26 July 2010] |
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The Atlanta Concert Ringers, Inc. (ACR), a 501(c)3 organization, is seeking an enthusiastic Artistic Director. Located in Atlanta, Ga., the ACR is a community handbell group consisting of advanced handbell ringers. Duties of the Director include taking charge and directing all regular Thursday night rehearsals (minimum 2 hours), called special rehearsals, and recording sessions. He/she will select the repertoire and will plan and direct all ACR Concerts and performances. He/she will have the final authority and responsibility for the group's appearance, visual presentation, and sound. The Director must be motivated by a love for handbells and have a vision of musical excellence for the group. A negotiable monthly compensation of $250+ with bonuses is available. For more information contact Kathe Cunningham, ACR President, at info@TheAtlantaConcertRingers.org. [Posted 24 July 2010] |
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First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, 1328 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Interim Youth Choir Director (August 2010-May 2011). 10 hours per week (which includes 4 hours of weekly planning and administration). Responsibilities include directing the Archangel Choir (grades 1-5), and assisting with the other youth choirs. Also involves singing in the Chancel Choir when available. Pay is $1,000 per month. Send resume and letter of interest to Will Breytspraak, Interim Director of Music, at wbreytspraak@firstpresatl.org [Posted 22 July 2010] |
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St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta, Georgia. 770-521-0207. www.staidans.org Organist and Choirmaster for 900 member church. Time required: 16 hrs per week, on average. Wednesday 7:30 pm rehearsals, two services on Sunday (8:30 and 11 am), rehearsal and planning. Salary: 20K+. Strong candidates will be familiar with Episcopal (or other) liturgy, be comfortable and competent with organ, piano, and directing voices, be experience and flexible regarding musical style, selection, and tradition, and have experience with adult and youth choir development. Contact the Rev. Rob Wood with resume and cover letter at fr.wood@earthlink.net. [Posted 19 July 2010] |
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation is Seeking Music Director 200 member congregation seeks a strong leader with a firm foundation in church music to lead our music program which includes a 30-member adult choir, a trio and quartet, instrumental groups, and individual soloists. Position is 10 hours/week and pays $900/month. Starts September 1, 2010. For the job description and how to apply see the link to the Music Director Search at www.UUMAN.org or you may send resume to (fax) 678-615-3415 or (email) Musicdirector@UUMAN.org or (snail mail) to Music Director Search, UUMAN, 11420 Crabapple Road, Roswell, GA 30075. Resume must be received by 8/6/2010 for consideration. |
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All Saints’ Lutheran Church in Lilburn, GA is seeking a part time Director of Music. The required hours are: Sunday worship service: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon; Wednesday: Worship service and Chancel Choir rehearsal: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Other hours negotiable with Pastor/Choir as needed. Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in music performance or education; experience in choral direction (3-5 years); experience in organ and piano performance; and a committed relationship with Jesus Christ and some familiarity with the basic tenets of the Lutheran Church. Other requirements include: overseeing the existing musical groups of the congregation; providing organ, piano, or keyboard music for all Sunday worship and special services throughout the year (midweek Lenten and Advent; Wednesday Night; Holy Week; and Christmas Eve); directing and accompanying the Chancel Choir; selecting choir anthems appropriate for the service according to the Church’s calendar year with Pastoral approval; conducting and selecting music for the Celebration Band; arranging for substitutes when needed; scheduling care for the church’s musical instruments; providing information on all music to be included in the Order of Service each week and proofread the Order of Service; providing music for special services (weddings, funerals, etc.) and coordinating music with the officiating minister. The church has a Rodgers three-manual organ, a Mason & Hamlin 6’ grand piano and five octaves of English hand bells. The Celebration Band members own guitar, bass guitar, concertina, drum set and keyboard. The church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ECLA) and typically has an attendance of 100 worshippers. The salary offered is $15,000 per year (about 12 hours per week). References are required and the previous Music Director is willing to talk to the candidate/s. All Saints’ Lutheran Church, 722 Rockbridge Rd., SW, Lilburn, GA 30047 (Phone) 770-923-7283 (Fax) 770-923-7820 email – office@aslc.org |
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Norcross First United Methodist Church, 2500 Beaver Ruin Road in Norcross GA is searching for a bell director for a 2500 member suburban Atlanta church. This position will require 5-10 hours per week and responsibilities include directing an advanced bell ensemble, a high school ensemble, a middle school ensemble and a childrens ensemble. Candidates must have bell directing experience, a team-effort approach to worship planning and be well organized. Salary commensurate with education, skills, and experience. Please send resumes to Mr. Andrew Bayles, minister of music at andrewbayles@nfumc.org [Posted 12 July 2010] |
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Central Congregational United Church of Christ, 2676 Clairmont Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, is seeing a part-time Director of Music and a part-time Organist/Pianist. Both positions require 20 hours per week. The Director of Music is responsible for conducting the Sanctuary Choir (about 20 adults), and for leading music in the 11:00 am Sunday morning service (normal attendance 125-150). More contemplative music is performed at the 8:30 am Sunday service (normal attendance (25-35). There is also a Children’s Choir and a beginning Youth musical group. The Director of Music will attend staff meetings and work cooperatively with the staff to ensure that regular worship services, as well as any special services, are coordinated in subject matter and tone. He or she reports and is supervised by the Senior Minister. The church has a 2-manual Schantz organ, designed for and voiced in the sanctuary. The church is open and affirming and serves persons of diversity. With a keen social conscience, the church has a history of being liberal and active in Mission and Action programs. They seek an energetic and enthusiastic leader and teacher, who loves a variety of musical styles, is ready to meet the challenge of growing and expanding worship through music, and has liberal or progressive Christian theology. He or she will teach and lead choir and congregation in new ways of expressing ideas of justice, mission, and peace. Qualifications: Advanced skills and significant previous experience in directing a volunteer choir; a Bachelor's Degree in Music is preferred, but not required; must be able to read and interpret musical scores. The salary is approximately $16,000 per year. Please send resumes to Bruce Holcombe at bruceholcombe@comcast.net or at 1839 Galilee Ct., Tucker, GA 30084. Organist/Pianist The position of Organist/Pianist requires 20 hours per week. Requirements: play for Sunday morning services; Wednesday evening choir rehearsals, and special services. He or she should have excellent piano and organ playing and accompanying skills, serve as a vital member of the worship team, and report directly to the Director of Music. A Bachelor's Degree in Music is preferred but not required. The salary is approximately $14,000 per year. Please send resumes to Bruce Holcombe at bruceholcombe@comcast.net or at 1839 Galilee Ct., Tucker, GA 30084. [Posted 6 July 2010] |
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The Anglican Church of St. Francis of Assisi 199 North Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236 Organist needed for the 10:00am Sunday Mass. Organ is a Gulbransen President. Applicant should know the Anglican Catholic Mass or be willing to learn. 4 to 5 hrs. on Sunday. If training is needed will pay for extra 2 hrs weekly. Pay starting at $75.00 to $120.00 Weekly. Depending on experience and training. This is a small church and we have just purchased this organ. It is important for us to find someone that can follow the service. If you are familiar with a Catholic Mass it is similar to ours. If you are willing to be trained and are a quick learner we can train you. Send resume to: Deborah Booth-Mitchell, Senior Warden at dmitchell081552@gmail.com or send to above address. [Posted 2 July 2010] |
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McKendree United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking a part-time Assistant Director of Music. Minimum requirements are: the candidate have a strong commitment to Jesus Christ, have musical training/education, as well as have conducting experience. Candidate should be familiar with music curriculum/songs/musicals for children or youth. Kodaly and/or Orff experience is preferred but not required. Piano or organ profficiency is beneficial. Salary is $12,000. Interested candidates submit your resume to the attention of Mr. Tom Balog, Business Administrator. Email: tbalog@mckendreeumc.org. Telephone number: 770-339-9801. [Posted 17 Jun 2010] |
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 800 1st Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801. 334-745-2054. Organist for 50-member congregation along I-85 corridor in East Alabama. Responsibilities include playing for one Sunday service, special Holy Week services, and practice with choir director and small parish choir for one hour on Sunday mornings. Two-manual Rodgers organ with new speakers and fund for new organ. Salary commensurate with education, skills, and experience recently increased to $8,000 plus mileage if organist is traveling beyond Lee County, AL. To apply, send resume and cover letter to the Rev. Matthew T. Grunfeld, rector, at rectoreec@bellsouth.net. [Posted 24 May 2010] |
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| First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501 Please note changes in the following listing from an earlier announcement. Organist for 1000 member congregation; one traditional, liturgical Sunday service at 9:45 am; organist not responsible for second, contemporary service; new III/40 Parkey organ; church has long tradition in excellent choral and instrumental music, including concerts of major sacred choral works; organist approximately 16 hours weekly, including planning and practice time; two adult choir rehearsals Wednesdays at 10:30 am and 7:00 pm; occasional ensemble rehearsals also on Sunday morning; 6-8 week summer break with no choral rehearsal; candidate should have excellent piano and organ accompanying skills, creative improvisation ability for hymns and service music; interest in expansive organ solo repertoire; continuo skills expected; minimum Bachelor of Music or Organ Performance with demonstrated professional experience; other music staff includes full-time Director of Music, part-time children’s choir director, part-time handbell director; position available immediately or by August; compensation to meet guidelines of Presbyterian Association of Musicians, $21,000 – $24,000. Send resume to organist@fpcga.org. [Posted 7 May 2010] |
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Carrollton Presbyterian Church (USA), 14 Maple St., Carrollton, GA 30117. (770) 832-6131 Organist. Responsibilities include one weekly worship service in the Reformed tradition, Wednesday evening choir rehearsal, and special services (average of 11 hours per week). The successful applicant will possess excellent organ playing skills and serve as a vital member of the worship team while reporting directly to the Director of Music. The organ is a three-manual, 21-rank Reuter in a historic sanctuary. Music is traditional with an eclectic mixture of repertoire. Salary range $9,500-11,060 commensurate with education, skills, and experience. Send resume to church (address above) to the attention of the Rev. Jan Tolbert. cpc_office13@hotmail.com. [Posted 29 Apr 2010] |
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