Position Openings
Posted on 8/7/2019
Mount Vernon United Methodist Church
Part-time director of music ministries/organist for 500-member congregation. Mount Vernon has a long tradition of high-caliber music: two adult choirs, adult hand bell choir, and children’s and youth choirs and musicals. Two Sunday morning services and four rehearsals each week. The mechanical action organ at Mount Vernon, built in 1860 by Simmons and Willcox of Boston, was restored in 1988 and enlarged to include 30 stops and 33 ranks of pipes over two manuals and pedal. Two Yamaha grand pianos. Three tympani. Five octaves of Malmark and four octaves of Schulmerich hand bells; five octaves of Malmark and 2 octaves of Suzuki hand chimes. The candidate should have a passion for the importance of music in leading worship and its contribution in the overall life of the church and work closely with the senior minister in planning worship services. The successful candidate will be expected to work with the director of children and youth who directs their choirs and musicals. Bachelor’s degree required (master’s degree preferred). Part-time salary $30,000/year. Two weeks paid vacation. Facilities and instruments available for private lessons. Position is currently open, can be filled on interim basis until permanent position is filled. Reply to Music Search Committee at the mailing address or e-mail address below.
107 W. Main St., Danville, VA 24541
434-793-6824
mtvernonumc.org
e-mail: lgbenefield@comcast.net.
Mount Vernon United Methodist Church
Part-time director of music ministries/organist for 500-member congregation. Mount Vernon has a long tradition of high-caliber music: two adult choirs, adult hand bell choir, and children’s and youth choirs and musicals. Two Sunday morning services and four rehearsals each week. The mechanical action organ at Mount Vernon, built in 1860 by Simmons and Willcox of Boston, was restored in 1988 and enlarged to include 30 stops and 33 ranks of pipes over two manuals and pedal. Two Yamaha grand pianos. Three tympani. Five octaves of Malmark and four octaves of Schulmerich hand bells; five octaves of Malmark and 2 octaves of Suzuki hand chimes. The candidate should have a passion for the importance of music in leading worship and its contribution in the overall life of the church and work closely with the senior minister in planning worship services. The successful candidate will be expected to work with the director of children and youth who directs their choirs and musicals. Bachelor’s degree required (master’s degree preferred). Part-time salary $30,000/year. Two weeks paid vacation. Facilities and instruments available for private lessons. Position is currently open, can be filled on interim basis until permanent position is filled. Reply to Music Search Committee at the mailing address or e-mail address below.
107 W. Main St., Danville, VA 24541
434-793-6824
mtvernonumc.org
e-mail: lgbenefield@comcast.net.
Posted on 10/27/2018
Grace Lutheran Church is looking for a part-time organist.
Pay range: $8,000
Responsibilities: 1 worship on Sunday, 1 hour Choir practice on Weds.
Send resume to Reverend Dr. Jackson Gilbert at pasgil@aol.com
Grace Lutheran Church is looking for a part-time organist.
Pay range: $8,000
Responsibilities: 1 worship on Sunday, 1 hour Choir practice on Weds.
Send resume to Reverend Dr. Jackson Gilbert at pasgil@aol.com
Posted on 10/1/2018
Advent Moravian Church looking for an organist.
Advent Moravian Church, organized as a congregation in 1924, Advent Mission Statement: "Believing Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, we seek to grow spiritually through the faithful practice of Christ's teachings."
Pay range: ~$9,154 annually with paid vacation.
Requirements: Play Piano and Organ (model: Bravura by Allen L-227 t/e)
Responsibilities:
Advent Moravian Church looking for an organist.
Advent Moravian Church, organized as a congregation in 1924, Advent Mission Statement: "Believing Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, we seek to grow spiritually through the faithful practice of Christ's teachings."
Pay range: ~$9,154 annually with paid vacation.
Requirements: Play Piano and Organ (model: Bravura by Allen L-227 t/e)
Responsibilities:
- Consult with the Choir Director and Pastor in the programming and coordination of musical events for regular Sunday services in addition to any special services.
- Play for all Sunday services and special services except when excused by the Pastor.
- Play the organ and/or piano for the Adult Choir rehearsals and assist in other choir rehearsals.
- Play for funerals. (Playing for weddings and other private services shall be optional and negotiable).
- Practice and rehearse as necessary to be prepared for choir rehearsals and services.
- The Organist is responsible for turning off and securing the organ.
- Report any organ repairs deemed necessary to the Pastor as soon as defects are discovered.
- Must comply with the terms of the Safe Sanctuary Policy.
