Listings in this column appear for a maximum of 90 days and then are removed unless an extension is requested. When a listing is removed, therefore, it does not necessarily mean that the position has been filled. To submit a listing, contact our Referral Service Director, Betty Girardeau
Christ the King Lutheran Church
9800 West Hugeunot Road
Richmond, VA, 23235
Seeking part-time organist/choir director for one 8:30 AM Sunday service and to conduct weekly adult and bell choir rehearsals, as well as evening worship services during Advent and Lent and special music at other occasions during the year. Two manual Casavant Opus 3108 pipe organ. Annual compensation range between $29,000 and $32,000, paid vacation and continuing education allowance. To learn more about the congregation visit christthekinglutheran.org. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume via e-mail to ctchoirs@gmail.com. Additional materials may also be sent along with an application to MUSIC at the church address above along with self-addressed mailers and return postage.
First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk
820 Colonial Avenue
Norfolk, VA, 23507.
Seeking a part-time organist/accompanist for two traditional Sunday morning services and weekly adult choir rehearsals as well as special services and church events. The successful candidate for this position will work collaboratively with the Director of Traditional Music and the pastoral staff. Education and background should include a Bachelor’s degree in Music and a minimum of three years of experience as an organist and accompanist. Four manual Walker (tracker action) pipe organ and a Yamaha grand piano. Salary range $20,000 to $23,000 per year with additional compensation for weddings and funerals. Two weeks paid vacation, time off for continuing education, paid life insurance. Interested parties should contact Sue Sechrist, Director of Traditional Music at sue@fpnorfolk.org.
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
43rd and Forest Hill Avenues
Richmond, VA, 23225
Seeking part-time alto section leader for our traditional music choir. The individual should be able to read music proficiently, have excellent pitch (we do a significant amount of a capella singing) and have a good sense of ensemble with an ability to blend with our current alto singers. We practice on Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 pm September – May. On Sundays we warm up at 9:00 am and our service is from 9:30 am to approximately 11:00 am. There are extra services for Ash Wednesday and during Holy Week. Interested individuals should contact Ann Boelzner, Director of Music, at aboelzner@gmail.com for more information.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
851 Owensville Road, (PO Box 37)
Ivy, VA, 22945
Seeking part-time organist/ choir director for one weekly Sunday morning service, one monthly evening Sunday service, and special services throughout the year, as well as one weekly adult choir rehearsal from September through May. Weddings and funerals are optional. Schoenstein 18 rank pipe organ. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience with organ performance and choral direction. Salary commensurate with experience and AGO standards. For more information, visit the church website at http://stpaulsivy.org/music/organistchoir-director-sought. Interested parties may ask questions or send applications and resumes to spivyorganist@aol.com.
Wesley United Methodist Church
3701 Conduit Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Seeking part time organist/choir director for two Sunday morning services, one weekly hand bell choir and one weekly adult choir rehearsals per week. Special services during the year include two Christmas Eve services, Maundy Thursday, an optional Easter sunrise service, and others that would be planned by the pastor and the musician. Rogers three manual organ. Salary $15,000 per year with 2 weeks paid vacation which would increase with tenure. Paid sick leave and continuing education. Interested candidates should contact the Rev Dr. Deborah Fair by e-mail at dfair@p2-planningforpeace.com or by phone days at 804-256-3700 or evenings at 804-931-2548, or Barry Curtis, Chair, Pastor/Staff-Parish Relations Committee at the church address above or by phone days at 804-520-1811.
