Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
Parish profile is available on their website, and position details are available through the Office of Transition Ministry
The deadline for applications is September 16th.
Any questions should be directed to the Office of Transition. Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and OTM profile to Canon Jane Gober at jgober@diopa.org.
St. Peter's, Pine Street
Parish profile is available on their website, and position details are available through the Office of Transition Ministry
The deadline for applications is September 12th.
Any questions should be directed to the Office of Transition. Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and OTM profile to Canon Jane Gober at jgober@diopa.org.
Church of the Holy Spirit, Harleysville
Parish profile is available on their website, and position details are available through the Office of Transition Ministry and the Transition Ministry Conference.
The deadline for applications is September 12th.
Any questions should be directed to the Office of Transition. Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and OTM profile to Canon Jane Gober at jgober@diopa.org.
Christ Church, Ridley Park
Cut off date is November 1.
Resumes can be sent to priest@christchurchridleypark.org
Simple Job Description:
Planning & Implementation of the Music Program for Christ Church Ridley Park
Detailed Job Description:
Christ Church is an Episcopal Church in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania with Weekly Services. The 8:00AM Eucharist is a Said Service. The 10:00AM Eucharist is a Full Service with Music, the Choir, and Livestreaming. The Services are held using the Rite 2 Worship from the Book of Common Prayer and predominate use of the 1982 Hymnal. The Church has some limited experience with other Hymnals and has room for growth in this area. The Church has the ability to pay for four (4) Section Leaders, and there are 3 current Staff Singers. There are also 2 current Volunteer Singers who are Parishioners. For the Music Director, the Church offers a generous compensation Package. The Director would also receive 4 Sundays off per calendar year. This Position Reports to the current Interim Priest-in-Charge.
Job Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements:
Competent Organ/Keyboard skills for hymn Leadership, Rehearsal, and Accompaniment
Ability to efficiently and effectively lead Choir Rehearsal and teach singers music for services
Knowledge of the Episcopal Liturgy, Hymnody, and Church Calendar
Ability to relate to both Professional Singers and Church Members Requirements:
Weekly preparation of Music for Services appropriate to the Church Calendar/Lectionary
Monthly Meeting with Clergy around choices that best coordinate with Liturgy
Play the Organ and/or the Keyboard for Sunday Services and other Significant Services. (4 Sundays off per year but cannot be Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday)
Must have availability throughout the year, including the Summer when the Choir is not Present.
Must have availability for the following holy days: Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday,
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday
Have first right of refusal for any and all Weddings or Funerals held at Christ Church
Lead Weekly Choir Rehearsals on Sundays after the Service for the following Week (The Choir meets only during the Program Year)
Supervise Choral Section Leaders and nurture relationships with Choir Singers
Maintain an organized and updated Choral Library of Hymnals and Sheet Music in the Music Office.
Contribute Articles to the Monthly Parish Newsletter regarding the history and changes of Seasonal Hymns
Communicate to Parish Administrator of Music Selections for Service Bulletins at least 1 Week in Advance
Respond in a Timely Manner to the Weekly Draft of the Bulletin Review
Be an active member of Christ Church Staff and attend all appropriate Meetings
Maintain the Organ with Planned Tunings
Maintain the digital piano and other relevant instruments for Christ Church
Expectations:
Work with Section Leaders and Choral Singers to reinvigorate music program with in-person worship
Help Create a Liturgical Experience which is Prayerful and Participatory
Rebuild Parishioners Choir Participation
Reconnect Church with Community via Musical Events
Potentially Partner with the Sunday School Program to involve more participation of Children/Youth in the Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1105 E. Lincoln Highway Exton, PA 19341
stpaulsexton@gmail.com or maxinedornemann@gmail.com
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
1105 E. Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA 19341
Email: stpaulsexton@gmail.com or maxinedornemann@gmail.com
Please apply by letter or email to the addresses above. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two professional references.
About St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Exton, also known as St. Paul's Church, is a historic church at 1105 E. Lincoln Highway in Exton, Pennsylvania in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the area known as the Great Valley. It was built in 1828 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 as St. Paul's Church.
Part time Organist/Choir Master Position Description
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Exton, PA is seeking a Part time Organist/Choir Master. The position is compensated following the guidelines of the American Guild of Organists.
- To play the musical selections during the services which are 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Sundays from after Labor Day to mid-June; and 9:00 AM during the summer months.
- Selecting music appropriate for the liturgical season and being prepared to lead the choir in performing the music.
- Maintaining the music library.
- Supervising the maintenance of the organ and pianos.
- Arranging for substitutes during times of absence.
- Leading weekly choir rehearsals rehearsing with soloists and smaller groups.
- Having first refusal for weddings and burial services and helping to secure a substitute if needed.
- Recruiting, training, and directing the choir for regular and special services.
- Rehearsing choirs before each service.
- Auditioning and engaging soloists and instrumentalists for special occasions.
- Maintaining manual and pedal dexterity by regular practice.
- Bell Choir
- Youth Choir
Church of the Holy Trinity, 212 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382
Contact Elizabeth Cochran music@holytrinitywc.com or 610-322-0140 for detailed information or to schedule an audition.
HELP WANTED
Mezzo soprano/contralto Section Leader/Soloist
Church of the Holy Trinity, 212 S. High Street West Chester, PA 19382 The fee is $55 per appearance and the Choir rehearses most Thursday evenings to prepare for a 10:30 am service on Sunday. Call time for Sunday’s service is 9:30 am. There are additional service opportunities for income. Any potential candidate will be paid to sing a Sunday service as an audition or may arrange a private audition.
More information about the Church: www.holytrinitywc.com
Contact Elizabeth Cochran music@holytrinitywc.com or 610-322-0140 for detailed information or to schedule an audition.