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Placement for Church Musicians
As part of our mission to enhance worship in the Mid-Atlantic region, we are pleased to provide assistance in placing musicians throughout the area.
Maryland
Director of Music & Worship
Title: Director of music and worship Location: First Baptist Church of Silver Spring. Compensation: $24,960 annually Full Post Click here
Organist
Title: Organist Location: Holy Cross Catholic Church, Garrett Park, MD Compensation: $13k-$18.5k annually Full position Click here.
Organist & Choirmaster
Title: Organist and Choirmaster Church: St. James' Episcopal Parish, Lothian. Organ: Rodgers Trillium 957 Compensation: $25k-$30k annually. Brief Description: St. James’ Episcopal Parish seeks a gifted musician to serve [...]
North Carolina
Director of Music
Laurinburg Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time Director of Music for an active congregation steeped in the reformed tradition. The church is seeking a person with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree [...]
Organist and Choirmaster
Organist and Choirmaster All Souls Anglican Catholic Church Raleigh, North Carolina After years of dedicated service to our parish, John Herrmann is retiring. We are looking for an organist and [...]
Music Director and/or Organist
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church 131 W. Main St. PO Box 486 Rockwell, NC 28138 Music Director: to lead the music program working in conjunction with the Pastor and organist to [...]
Director of Music
Position: Director of Music Location: Home Moravian Church, 529 S Church St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Reports to: Pastor Coordinates with: Pastoral staff, Organist, Music and Congregational Committees Status: part-time, potentially [...]
Organist Substitute and/or Permanent Position
Where: Calvary Episcopal Church, Wadesboro (historic parish, circa 1820) https://maps.app.goo.gl/ReeVazaY92TqQFWk9 What: Substitute Organist-Pianist-Choirmaster (referrals welcomed) When: 11am Sunday service (10am practice same day/location) Contact: W. [...]
Director of Music
Title: Director of Music Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Garner, NC Organ: Compensation: Salary range of $30-35/hour for 10-12 hours/week. Contact: personnel@lolgarner.com. Full Description: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, [...]
Virginia
Organist/Accompanist
Calvary Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, VA is seeking a part-time organist to accompany weekly Sunday morning service. This part-time position is approximately 8-10 hours per week under the direction of the Music Director.
Salary Range: $10,000 – $13,000 per year
Vacation: 4 paid Sunday’s off per year
Calvary Presbyterian Church proudly maintains a Hybrid Alborn-Galanti organ with 62 stops (plus 376 variable stops available), 12 ranks, 856 pipes, and 3 manual/full pedals.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, video or audio sample, and list of reference. Please send to info@calvarypres.org.
Responsibilities:
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Provide organ music for our traditional Sunday worship service.
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Provide organ music for seasonal worship services such as Ash Wednesday Service, Holy Week Services, and Christmas Eve Service.
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Accompany rehearsals for adult choirs, ensembles, and occasionally, other groups as needed.
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Arrange for substitute organist, as required, in consultation with the Director of Music.
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Schedule periodic maintenance and tuning of the pipe organ as needed in consultation with the Director of Music.
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Provide Prelude and Postlude recommendations and discuss Hymn selections with the Director of Music weekly, in coordination with the Sermon topics.
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Attend weekly worship planning meetings with the Director of Music and the Pastor (as needed).
Qualifications:
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Offer contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check
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Photo ID, Social Security number or Green Card
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Adherence to Calvary Presbyterian Church Child Protection Policy.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with church staff and volunteers.
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A strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Provide three (3) references.
Termination Policy:
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There will be a 90-day probationary period where either party may terminate employment without cause. Beyond this a two-week notice is expected.
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Dependability is essential. Tardiness and excessive absences will result in termination of employment.
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Immediate termination will occur in cases of intentional verbal, physical, or emotional abuse of church members/families or visitors.
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Termination may occur for failure to carry out job functions as described above or failure to comply with the Calvary Presbyterian Child Protection Policy.
Director of Music Ministry
Minister of Music
Title: Minister of Music
Location: Middleburg United Methodist Church, Middleburg, VA
Organ: Digital organ
Piano: early 20th century restored Steinway concert grand piano.
Details: 11:30 am service. Option to earn extra compensation by playing piano for 10 am service at their sister church, Rectortown United Methodist.
Contact: Leah Ferguson at leahthayerferguson@gmail.com.
Organist
Title: Organist
Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Fairfax
Compensation: $16.5k-$19.25k annually
Organ: Allen
Interim Organist & Choir Director
Title: Interim Organist and Choir Director
Location: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Arlington.
Organ: Petty-Madden
Contact: The Rev. Alyse Viggiano at alyse@standrewsarlington.org.
Washington DC
Assistant Director of Music
Title: Assistant director of music
Location: St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle St. NW. Washington DC 20016
Compensation: $60k-$70k annually.
Organ: Flentrop Details Here