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Huguenot Road Baptist Church
10525 W. Huguenot Road
North Chesterfield, VA, 23235
Seeking full-time Minister of Music to oversee the church’s growing multi-generational congregation and create out-reach to the community. One Sunday morning service, and rehearsals for the Worship Choir and a community children’s choir. Work collaboratively with the organist. (Reuter 2 manual pipe organ). The Director of Music also partners with the Senior Pastor in visitation, outreach, and theological priorities. The successful candidate should hold at least an undergraduate degree in music, but a master’s degree is preferable. He/she should be able to demonstrate competency in choral conducting and pedagogical skills with a passion for teaching at all age levels. They should have experience in a variety of worship and musical styles, creativity in worship planning, and technological skill that facilitates online and in-person worship and integrating choral and instrumental music into the fabric of worship, engaging the congregation in singing; should have experience with software and technological platforms that facilitate administrative management and worship and be able to manage simultaneous events, plan budgets reflecting their ministry priorities, maintain instruments, and engage in long-range planning. Annual salary range $60,000 to $68,000 per year with health insurance, sick leave, retirement/pension, maternity leave, book and music allowance, dues to professional associations, social security, continuing education and 3 weeks paid vacation. The successful candidate must be willing to submit to and pass a background and credit check, and subscribe to HRBC’s Personnel and Child Protection policies. A complete application in pdf. format should include a cover letter connecting the candidate’s resume/CV, references, and a personal statement of the candidate’s philosophy of music ministry, no longer than two pages. Applications competed by April 1 will receive priority. Questions may be directed to Pastor Charlie Pohle via email at pol46c@outlook.com or Michelle Graham via email at michellegraham91@gmail.com. To learn more about the church and its ministry go to the church website at www.hrbcrichmond.org.
Varina Episcopal Church, Eastern Henrico
2385 Mill Road
Henrico, VA 23231
Seeking part-time organist/choir director for one Sunday morning worship service with choir rehearsal just before the service. Occasional special services including Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. Interested candidates should have proficiency and experience in organ and choral conducting as well as choir and solo accompaniment. 2 manual Rodgers hybrid with an Ivers + Pond Grand Piano in the sanctuary. Annual compensation $15,600. Four weeks paid annual leave. Position begins as early as June 1. Interested individuals should contact Whitney Edwards, vicar@varinaparish.org.
Hungars Cure Parish
consisting of
Hangars Episcopal Church, Machipongo
and Christ Episcopal Church, Eastville, Virginia, 23374
Seeking part-time Director of Music/organist for two Sunday morning church services, one at each church. The fifth Sunday, both congregations worship together, alternating between churches. The Hungars Cure Choir is comprised of volunteer members from both Hungars and Christ Church, and is a unifying ministry between the two congregations. They sing for Sunday morning services in a rotating schedule between the two churches, as well as other offerings such as Choral Evensong, Choral Matins, and Lessons & Carols. Liturgy and music are Episcopal drawing from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) and the Hymns 1982. Choral repertoire is rooted in the Anglican choral tradition, including music from 12 century Gregorian chant to living composers and everything in between. The Director of Music/organist is responsible for planning, playing and directing music for all liturgical functions at both churches, including Holy Days, special feasts, weddings and funeral for an additional stipend, and additional liturgies as needed, under the supervision of the Rector. Hungars Church, established in 1623, has a Holtkamp pipe organ installed in 2014, and Christ Church, built in 1823, has an E.F. Walcker pipe organ imported from Germany in 1950. Hungars church is the home of a very successful concert series, hosting programs including organ and piano recitals, choral concerts from visiting choirs, early music ensembles, and orchestra concerts, many by the Orchestra of the Eastern Shore, which is in residence at Hungars Church. Annual compensation range $37,000 to $50,000 with four weeks paid vacation. Candidates should have a Bachelors or master degree in music, organ performance, or a related field with relevant experience in a liturgical setting and 5-10 experience in a similar roll. They should have a working knowledge of various publication and graphic design softwares, including Microsoft programs and music engraving/notation software. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV/resume, three professional references, and links/files to videos that demonstrate organ, piano, and conducting skills to The Rev. Stephen J. Batten via email rector@hungarscureparish.org. For more information about the Cure Parish visit www.hungarscureparish.org.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
520 Graydon Avenue
Norfolk, VA
Seeking full-time Music Director. The week-end liturgical schedule is a Mass on Saturday evening, and two Sunday morning masses, the 11:00 AM with the choir. The choirs include a volunteer choir of twenty, a children’s choir, which most recently have sung only at Christmas and Easter, and a small, but dedicated contemporary/folk music ensemble which currently sings every other week at the Saturday evening Mass. The music director also responsible for planning and directing music for all liturgical functions of the Parish, including Holy Days and special feasts, weddings and funerals (for an additional stipend, and liturgies as needed. The church is home to two pipe organs, a 56 rank Midmer-Losh in the rear gallery and a 7 rank M.P. Moller in the chancel, which is also playable from the gallery. The church is known for its high quality of sacred music, and is an ideal acoustic environment for both instrumental and choral music. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in music, organ performance or a related field with the ability to read music and lead a choir and congregation while providing accompaniment on organ or piano. He/she should have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a similar role.The candidate should also have a working knowledge of various publication and graphic design software, including Microsoft programs and music engraving/notation software and is responsible for the creation of worship guides/music leaflets for all parish liturgies. Compensation range $52,000-$68,000 per annum based on experience and education, with 4 weeks paid vacation. There is a tremendous opportunity for growth, especially with a children’s chorister program. Interested candidates should submit a completed Diocesan application form, cover letter, CV/resume, three professional references and links/files to videos that demonstrate organ/piano/conducting skills to Rev. Paul Muyimbwa, Pastor, via email frpaul@sacredheartnorfolk.org. Download the full job description here
Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Forest Hill Avenue and 43rd Street
Richmond VA, 23225.
Seeking part-time Minister of Music (organist/choir director) for one Sunday morning service and one weekly choir rehearsal. There is also a 3 octave handbell choir. Special services Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. Provide music for funerals and weddings as negotiated. Dobson 2 manual organ. Annual compensation $24,000 per year with four weeks paid vacation, funding provided for professional development and AGO membership dues. Stipends for weddings and funerals $150 preservice. Candidates should have professional experience in musical performance and in directing volunteer singers. Experience leading liturgical worship and fluency in traditional sacred music and hymnody as well as experience leading bell choirs. Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to rector@goodshepherdrichmond.org. Applicants agrees to submit a background check and, if hired, attend training on the prevention of sexual abuse of children and adults. The church website can be found at www.goodshepherdrichmond.org.
Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
8 N. Laurel Street
Richmond, VA, 23220
Seeking part-time Assistant Choirmaster and organist to share the organ playing with the Choirmaster and Organist for one Sunday morning service and to accompany the Parish Choir rehearsals on Thursday evenings from September – June. Special services include Choral Evensongs, Festival of Christmas Lessons and Carols, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and a major choral work in the spring with a chamber ensemble. Also assist at weekly Children’s Choir rehearsals on Sunday mornings and accompany them on Children and Youth Sundays and other services from September to May. The Assistant also leads the Youth Instrumental Ensemble for rehearsals and services. Occasionally, the Assistant will conduct the Parish Choir or vocal ensembles at worship services and lead sectional rehearsals. The assistant should be willing to embrace opportunities to conduct the Parish Choir, vocal ensembles, and be an advocate for children’s participation in worship services throughout the year. Additionally, the assistant should be willing to help support outreach to students, faculty and staff at the neighboring Virginia Commonwealth University nearby residents of the Fan and those that work in the area and to explore new outreach possibilities. The church has a 63 rank 1979 Austin pipe organ with trompette-en-Chamade and antiphonal division. Candidate should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. The candidate should be a skilled organist and pianist. Starting salary is $30,000 to $35,000 per year depending on prior experience. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, one recording of an organ piece suitable for a prelude, one for a postlude, and three references to Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis, Choirmaster and Organist via email at emelcherdavis@ghtc.org. She can be reached by phone at 804-359-5628, ext 18. More information about the church can be found at its website www.ghtc.org. View the full job description at at ghtc.org/jobs.
Williamsburg Baptist Church
227 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA, 23185
Seeking part-time organist/choir director for two Sunday morning worship services and Wednesday evening choir rehearsals. Occasional special services including Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. Interested candidates should have proficiency and experience in organ and choral conducting, proficiency in one or more music scoring/editing/transposition software programs such as Dorico. SmartScore and/or Musescore. Candidates should also have experience in leading congregational singing and in choir and solo accompaniment. Petty-Madden three manual pipe organ with a Steinway studio grand in the sanctuary. Annual compensation $15,600 based on $30 per hour for an average 10 hour week, paid bi-monthly. Two weeks paid annual leave. Candidates should have a completed, recent background check to be eligible for hiring. Interested individuals should contact Ellen Rolland, Music Coordinator via email at erolland1@cox.net.