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Bethany United Methodist Church, Smyrna needs a Part-Time Organist Qualifications: a strong Christian faith; a Bachelor of Music or Organ Performance Degree, or other relevant experience and skills; a minimum two years experience in a church-related setting; attested music skills and competence; strong team player with staff and
congregation; dependable, responsible, creative, and possessing a great sense of
humor and positive attitude. Responsibilities include performing the prelude, postlude, offertory and
accompanying hymns; selecting and turning in on a timely manner prelude,
postlude, offertory, and call to worship for Sunday bulletin; preparing special music for
seasonal events such as Christmas, Easter, Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursdays;
accompanying Chancel Choir when requested to do so on special music; meeting with the
Director on a regular basis; participating in the life and ministry of the Methodist Church. Salary starting at $8,415.00; negotiable per experience and ability. To Apply:
Contact Patti Harris, Director of Music Ministries, at 770-436-2675. |
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Christ Church Episcopal, Norcross is seeking a part-time organist/choirmaster for its 400-member parish. The organist/choirmaster is responsible for the overall music program of the parish. Responsibilities include the planning and preparation of appropriate service music for two Sunday morning worship services, conducting a weekly choir rehearsal for the 25-member adult choir, and directing a children’s choir program. The position requires approximately 19 hours per week, including planning and practice time. Playing for special services such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Christmas Eve is expected as part of the overall salary. The organist/choirmaster is also expected to play for weddings and funerals (right of first refusal) for additional compensation. Candidate should have a team-approach to worship planning with the rector and staff, including a weekly planning meeting. A candidate with a Master’s degree in Music is desired. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of proficiency in the traditional musical heritage of the Episcopal Church (e.g., hymnody, psalmody, plainsong, motets, English choir anthems), and should be open to and liturgically adept at incorporating contemporary styles of church music (e.g., Spirituals, Gospel, Taize, Praise music, etc.) into services to reach a growing, diverse congregation. The candidate should also be proficient in a broad repertoire of organ literature. The church's musical instruments are a 2-manual electronic Allen organ, a Kimball baby grand piano, and an electronic rehearsal piano. The salary for this position is $23,000 per year, with two week’s paid vacation. Please send your resume to the Church Administrator, Beth Holland, at office@ccnorcross.org, or contact the music search committee chairman, Charlie Post, at (H) 770-717-7388 or cell 770-595-0682. |
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St. Aidan's Episcopal Church 13560 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta, Georgia. 770-521-0207. Interim Organist and Choir Director for 900 member church. Time required: 10 hrs per week, on average. Wednesday 7:30 pm rehearsals, two services on Sunday (8:30 and 11 am), rehearsal and planning. Salary: $250 for Sunday services, $75 for Wednesday rehearsals. Candidate should have excellent hymn playing and conducting skills. Contact the Rev. Rob Wood at fr.wood@earthlink.net. www.staidans.org [Posted 26February2010] |
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Tucker First United Methodist Church 5095 LaVista Road., Tucker, GA 30084. (770) 938-3030. Organist position available for 1500 member church. Music program consists of paid and volunteer staff who lead 18 different music ensembles. Someone who is a team player and understands traditional style of worship is desired, and preferred. Time required is approximately 10 hours per week (which includes 5 hours of weekly planning/practicing/preparing for 2 weekly worship services and 1 rehearsal). Musical excellence is encouraged and expected. An excellent, well maintained, three manual 31 rank Moller Pipe organ is the primary instrument for a beautiful and worshipful sanctuary. Candidate should have excellent hymn playing, accompaniment, and performance skills in both piano and organ. A wide range of organ repertoire is preferred. Salary range begins at $18,200 and is commensurate with education skills and experience. Send resume or contact Tom Moore, Director of Music & Arts at the above address or email Tom_Moore@tfumc.org.[Posted 10February2010] |
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First Presbyterian Church (USA) 206 Willow Bend Rd., Peachtree City, GA 30269. (770) 487-7757. Organist position available for 700 member suburban Atlanta church. Music program consists of paid and volunteer staff who lead contemporary praise band, handbells, choir, and small ensembles. Someone who supports contemporary and traditional styles of worship is desired and preferred, though there is no direct responsibility in the contemporary service. Time required is approximately 10 hours per week (which includes 8 hours of weekly planning/practicing/preparing for 1 weekly worship service). Musical excellence is encouraged and expected. Funds are available for periodic professional development. Responsibilities include planning and preparation of appropriate organ music for 1 weekly Sunday morning service. Playing for special services such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Christmas Eve is expected as part of the overall salary. When requested or available, playing for weddings and funerals for additional compensation. Three manual Allen digital organ. Candidate should have a minimum Bachelor degree (or pursuing a Bachelor degree) with a specialization in organ performance (or its equivalent), improvisational skills, excellent accompaniment skills in both piano and organ, and a team-effort approach to worship planning (attendance at monthly planning meeting encouraged but not required). Salary range begins at $12,000 and is commensurate with education skills and experience according to AGO recommendations. Send resume or contact Dr. John Odom at the above address or email johnodom100@comcast.net.[Posted 1February2010] |
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St. Thomas More Catholic Church Decatur GA, 30030. seeking a choir director/accompanist for its adult choir. Duties include recruiting choir members, researching music, directing/conducting one rehearsal a week, and one liturgy on Sunday. Candidates will also work with the director of liturgy amd music and other music ministers in planning and coordinating special combined liturgies. Candidates should demonstrate leadership skills, be familiar with liturgical music as well as have an understanding of the place of music in Catholic liturgy.Send or email resume to Joe Messina, Director of Music and Liturgy at 404-378-4588 x120 or jmessina@stmgaparish.org.[Posted 1February2010] |
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St Timothy's Episcopal Church 2833 Flat Shoals Rd, Decatur, Georgia 30034, is seeking a [long-term substitute, immediately] for Church Organist at an African-Caribbean and African-American Episcopal congregation. The responsibilities of this church organist will include the planning and the preparation of appropriate organ and choral music for one Sunday morning worship service, the conducting of a choir rehearsal for 15-20 choir members, and the playing for a youth choir on fifth Sundays. The candidate is expected to have adequate practice time weekly in order to prepare for Sunday morning worship services. A candidate with a Master degree in Music is desired; however, experience in liturgical worship is essential. The church's musical instruments are an electronic Rodgers organ with Digital Sequencer and Sound Module and with MIDI capabilities, and an upright piano. The salary range for this position is $175 to 250 weekly. Please send resume to the above church address, or church's email address sttimoth@gmail.com.[Posted 11December2009] |
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Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church (USA) 1400 Killian Hill Rd., Lilburn, GA 30047. 770-921-7434. Director of Music for 400 member suburban Atlanta church. Part-time (25 hrs/week). Responsibilities include leadership and/or supervision of adult, youth, and children's choirs, the handbell choir ministry, and all instrumental groups. Candidates should have minimum of bachelor's degree in music, organ, theory, or related subject. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Please contact Good Shepherd Presbyterian or Whitney Duncan at DOMSearchGSPC@gmail.com.[Posted 11December2009] |
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Calhoun First United Methodist Church, 205 E. Line St. Calhoun, Ga. 30701, is looking for a part time organist/pianist. Responsibilities include accompanying Wed evening choir practice, providing organ service music, including offertory each week, for two Sunday morning worship services, and special events and services throughout the year. Church has recently purchased a new Rodgers Digital organ. Position answers to the Minister of Music, and a strong Christian witness a must. Salary depends on skill and experience. First right of refusal on Weddings and funerals. Calhoun First UMC is a one thousand member church that has approximately 450 worshipping in three worship services each Sunday. Please submit resume by mail or email to Marvin Beach: at mb@calhounfirst.com [Posted 15October2009] |
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