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ORGANIST/ACCOMPANIST – First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, 1328 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309. www.firstpresatl.org
Full-time organist and rehearsal accompanist for large church located in Midtown Atlanta’s arts district (we are next door to the High Museum of Art and the Woodruff Arts Center, which houses the Atlanta Symphony and the Alliance Theatre). 35 hours per week. Two traditional Sunday morning services September-May; one Sunday morning service June-August. Wednesday evening rehearsals September-May (no Wednesday rehearsals June-August). Additional service playing responsibilities include Holy Week, monthly Tuesday evening Session Communion Service, funerals, and occasional concerts. Limited and agreed upon number of funerals is included in responsibilities under salary – extra pay is agreed upon if allotment is exceeded. Weddings are always extra pay, and are frequent, as the church opened its doors to non-member weddings two years ago. Accompanying responsibilities include the Chancel Choir, Youth Choir, and soloists for worship.
The church houses three organs in the sanctuary and the chapel. The sanctuary organ was built by Zimmer and has 105 ranks. The chapel organ, built in Holland by Klop in 2006, is a 14 rank, and the portative organ is a 3½ rank. The church also owns a harpsichord made in Colorado in 1994 by Thomas Bailey, several Steinway pianos, and Whitechapel handbells. The bell tower houses a 4-octave instrument of 13 tons. The Organist works with the Director of Music and professional technicians to preserve and improve these instruments.
Salary: $40,000 salary plus benefits. Additional compensation available as Director of Carillon Choir, and as a private lesson teacher in our on-site School of Fine Arts.
E-mail cover letter and resume to Will Breytspraak, Director of Music, at wbreytspraak@firstpresatl.org. Please also include contacts for three references, and a brief description of the relationship of applicant to reference (former colleague, professor, etc.). Letters of recommendation not required. Only semi-finalists will be asked to send recordings. Finalists will be invited to audition and interview with members of our Worship Council and Music Committee. Applications must be received by April 1, 2012.
[Posted 21 Feb 12]
ORGANIST
First United Methodist Church, 190 E. Franklin Blvd. PO Box 218, Gastonia NC 28053. www.fumcgastonia.org 704.864.4371; fax 704.864.2076
Part-time organist [15-20 hrs. week] for 1800-member church in metro Charlotte area with a tradition of excellence in music ministry and mission to the community. Two Sunday morning services, festival services, concerts, weddings/funerals. Accompany Chancel Choir, soloists and ensembles. Bachelor’s degree required [organ major preferred], with additional study in sacred music a plus. 5-7 years experience as an organist preferred. 73-rank, three manual Moller organ (1956/renovated 1997) and antiphonal organ in sanctuary; Cornell Zimmer organ (2006) in chapel. The applicant should demonstrate knowledge and commitment to traditional and contemporary music of the Church within a liturgical, United Methodist context. Come and join an outstanding ministry team. Salary range $20,000-25,000.
Please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to Rev. Saxon Scarborough, Minister of Music, at saxon@fumcgastonia.org
Applications must be received by March 16, 2012. Recordings/videos optional but encouraged.
[Posted 7 Feb 12]
The Marietta, GA Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is seeking a music director for its Big Chicken Chorus.
The position is paid, contract basis, part-time (4-5 per week), usually one 3-hour rehearsal, currently 7-10 pm Monday. Salary is negotiable (depending on experience and preparation), plus stipend for expenses, dues, uniforms, and attendance at District and Society events and educational opportunities (including travel) as determined and agreed upon.
The Director will be responsible for final musical authority for all Chorus performances and the preparation – teaching music – for performances. The Director will preside at all regular Chorus rehearsals and performances, competitions and other functions as may be agreed upon.
The application process may include in person and/or telephone interviews, and one or more meetings and rehearsals with the Chorus.
Applicants should submit a Letter of Interest and “musical” résumé. Nominations and recommendations may be submitted by third parties, but only with the knowledge and consent of the prospect.
If there are questions or additional information required, please visit www.bigchickenchorus.org
Please contact Dan Shelles, Vice President for Music and Performances at fundraisertoo@comcast.net. Or 404-289-7419.
Letters of interest and résumés should be submitted by Feb. 29, 2012 to: Drayton Justus, Chairman, Director Search Committee, 183 Mars Hill Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127. draytonjustus@gmail.com
[Posted 5 Feb 12]
Coulter Organ Builders is seeking a Pipe Organ Builder / Technician
Coulter Organ Builders is a small reputable and growing company seeking an individual for a full-time position in the pipe organ industry. Seeking committed individual with a minimum of 2 years of training and experience in full time tuning and servicing of Pipe Organs. Must possess strong organizational skills, congenial personality and a desire for the best professional care. and we require a good attitude and the drive to do high quality work. We have good fun while working and enjoy working with other happy people.
Wages and benefits would be based upon experience and a quality living-wage for the Atlanta, Georgia metro area.
Please send resumes to info@coulterorgans.com
Robert I. Coulter – Organbuilders : http://coulterorgans.com/
Robert I. Coulter - Organbuilders - A+ Certified by the Better Business Bureau
Atlanta, Georgia
404-931-3103
[Posted 9 Jan 12]
Interim Music Director
Cross of Life Lutheran Church is seeking an Interim Music Director. The church is located at 1000 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA 30076
Cross of Life is an ELCA Congregation with an average worship attendance of 225. We are seeking an Interim Music Director to rehearse and conduct our Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir. This will be a contract position, initially from February 1 to April 15. Standard hours include Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 12:30 and Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30. The weekly rate is $175. Additional compensation will be provided for extra hours during Holy Week and Easter, as approved by the Sr. Pastor.
Barnesville First Methodist Church is currently seeking to hire a Part Time Choir Director.
Primary responsibilities include leading choir practice on Wednesday evenings and directing BFUMC’s Chancel Choir at the 11am Traditional Service on Sunday mornings.
This is a salaried position based on approximately 15 hours/week.
Salary will be $11,000 year. Candidates will be asked to interview with the church’s staff committee, pass a background check, and provide references.
Resumes can be mailed to:
Barnesville FUMC, 375 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204
Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church
5100 South Old Peachtree Road
Norcross, GA 30092 770-449-4498
Mt. Carmel UMC (Norcross) seeks a part-time Music Director/Organist beginning January 2012. The primary responsibilities include:
accompany congregational hymns on the organ/piano for Sunday 8:30 and 11:00 am services,
direct and accompany the Chancel Choir at the 11:00 am service,
select anthems and prepare the choir with midweek rehearsals, and
prepare and lead organ/choral music for special services of worship, such as the Christmas Cantata, Christmas Eve, Holy Week and Easter Services.
Mt. Carmel UMC is a 400-member church with average attendance of 130. The organ is a Rodgers 905 three-manual classical organ. Choral music is drawn from a variety of traditions, including composers such as Mark Hayes, Richard Proulx, Alice Walker, Oral Moses, John Rutter, Beethoven and Bach. The position pays $16,721. The ideal candidate has a call to music ministry and recognizes the integral role of music and worship in disciple formation.
Christ Church Episcopal, Norcross 400 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA 30071
has an immediate opening for the position of Children’s Choir leader.
This is a new part-time position to develop a children’s music ministry program between ages 8-12. Seeking an enthusiastic candidate with vision for developing a youth ministry. Position is active for approximately the duration of a school year with service participation at intervals throughout with emphasis on Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost. Friendly and supportive staff and congregation with enthusiasm for ministry.
Experience and educational requirements:
Desired qualifications: music education degree and Orff or similar instrumentation experience; basic piano proficiency preferred, but not required; ability to motivate and communicate effectively. 3-5 hours weekly during the active period. Salary is calculated at $3,000 per year, depending on weekly responsibilities.
College Park First United Methodist Church 3726 East Main Street, College Park, GA 30337
is in need of a bass-baritone section leader for the adult choir, beginning immediately. We are a congregation with a rich musical history and our choir is important to us. This position requires someone who can help with music reading and learning parts, some solo and ensemble work, and general involvement with the musical activities of the church. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30 and the traditional Sunday service is at 11:00 AM. The salary for this position is currently $250 monthly. We are located right next to the College Park MARTA station. Please contact the Director of Music Ministry, Sandra Hunter, at smbnotes@aol.com
[Posted 28 Sep 11]
Lutheran Church of the Incarnation (LCI)
1200 Indian Hills Parkway NE, Marietta, GA 30068
Contact: Rob Maza, 404-822-3800 Alternate Contact: LCI Office 770-971-2738
Lutheran Church of the Incarnation is seeking a permanent Accompanist/Choir director for an ELCA Lutheran congregation (75-100 each week). Duties include playing organ and/or piano for two weekly worship services, providing prelude, postlude and offering music, and accompanying all hymns and liturgy settings in various styles; direct and accompany one adult choir, and Children’s choir which meets once weekly and Sunday mornings from September – May (although this is a year-round position). The candidate must be able to work with the Pastor and the worship committee to select hymns and design liturgies for the weekly and other special services; work with cantors and assisting ministers as needed in learning the liturgy and psalm settings. Also responsible for providing music for other additional services during the year, including midweek Advent/Lenten services, Holy Week, and Christmas Eve. The position requires 10 - 12 hours per week, including planning, practice and preparation. Salary begins at $12,000.00 commensurate with education, skills, and experience. Benefits include: 2 weeks vacation including two Sundays.
[Posted 4 Oct 11]
First Baptist Church, Lithia Springs
3566 Veterans Memorial Highway,
Lithia Springs, GA
Contact: Kerry Jenkins, 770-948-2126, ext 303
seeks an organist/accompanist to support the ongoing weekly worship and music ministries of the church for services on Sunday AM & PM and Wednesday night with Celebration Choir rehearsals following. The primary responsibilities include:
- to cooperate and share with the Pianist/Accompanist the responsibility of providing normal service music (prelude, offertory, postlude, and other meditation items) as needed based on a team-decided schedule and ongoing events
- to assist in the creation and development of the combined (blended) worship approach with praise teams and band.
- to assist in accompanying for the Celebration Choir and with other musical elements, groups, or Seasonal programs as scheduled and needed.
- to be available for Seasonal services that may be scheduled (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day service [2011], Easter, New Years Day [2012])
This position includes paid vacation and personal days.
The compensation is calculated at $11,700 per year, depending on weekly participation.
[Posted 26 Sep 11]
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Winder, Georgia
has an immediate opening for the position of Organist. This is a part-time (minimum six hours per week) professional position which is part of a team supporting the music ministries of the church. The Sunday worship service is a traditional service in which the music sets the tone for worship for the congregation through a variety of music styles, mainly classical in nature. The organ is a 1983 2-manual, 14-rank Möller. Primary responsibility includes providing appropriate music for Sunday morning worship (preludes, meditation, Communion, offertories, etc., and accompanying the choir, solos, and ensembles for special music) and Wednesday evening rehearsals (generally 1-2 hours). Additional special services include Christmas Eve, Good Friday (or equivalent Holy Week service) and Ash Wednesday. The selected applicant for this position will have demonstrated enthusiasm for sacred music as used in worship; strong working knowledge of standard organ repertoire; and ability to work with a diverse group of volunteers (many are musically trained). The minimum starting salary for the position is $11,000 per year with consideration given to education and experience.
Qualified candidates should send resume to fccwinder@windstream.net. If you have questions, please call 678-227-4812.
[Posted 18 Jul 2011]
Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Music
Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Canton, Georgia seeks a part-time Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Music (10-12 hours per week.) The Associate for Liturgy and Music must be able to help organize the liturgical life of the parish in collaboration with the pastor and assist in coordinating special and seasonal worship services and programs. The ideal candidate has a thorough understanding and appreciation of Catholic liturgy, along with proficiency in keyboard and choral conducting skills. Candidate must be available to play 3 services per weekend plus funerals and weddings (with additional compensation) as well as other special services. Salary commensurate with skills and experience, beginning at $15,000 per year. Please forward cover letter and resume to the Reverend Victor Reyes at vjreyes@lasalettecanton.com.
[Posted 30 Jun 2011]
King of Kings Missouri Synod Lutheran Church
744 Noah Drive Ste 113-132, Jasper, GA, 30143 (mailing address)
is seeking an organist for our mission church located just East of Jasper, GA near the intersection of Cove Road and Kingdom Drive (physical address is 57 Kingdom Drive, Jasper). We have an Allen Organ model 123C.
The organist, under the direction of the Worship Committee Chair, is accountable to the Pastor.
Candidate must be proficient in traditional sacred organ music, with strong hymn playing and accompaniment skills.
Organist must prepare and play for one service each Sunday morning at 10:30 AM. The organist will provide service music (Prelude, Liturgy, Offertory, Postlude, Communion music and usually three to four hymns) each Sunday.
Organist must prepare, rehearse (if required) and play for special extra services such as: Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.
The organist must make arrangements for a substitute pianist/organist when unavailable to perform the above duties.
