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St. James Armenian Orthodox Church
834 Pepper Avenue
Richmond, VA, 23226
Seeking part-time Music Ministry Director (organist, choir director) for Sunday service and special Holy Days( Christmas, 5 days of Holy Week, Lenten and special feast days according to the Armenian Church liturgical calendar. Choir rehearsal once per week on an agreed upon date to be determined The Music Ministry Director will be working closely with the parish priest to review the weekly music and liturgical schedule. Rogers Model 610 two manual organ. The Armenian Orthodox Church liturgy is almost completely sung, mostly using the same music week to week. The diocese provides almost all the music. Knowledge of the Armenian language would be helpful but not required. Compensation is between $24,000 to $31,000 per year depending on experience, education, responsibilities and with four weeks paid vacation, memberships in professional organizations (AGO) and professional development. One to three years of related experience in choral liturgical music and interest in learning orthodox sacred music is required. Interested candidates should contact the St. James parish office by phone at 804-282-3818 or via email at info@stjamesva.org to request an application or to ask questions.
Christ Church Episcopal
310 North High Street
Gordonsville, VA, 22942
Seeking part-time organist for one Sunday morning service (11am). No weekday responsibilities. Special services Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. 15-rank, Lewis & Hitchcock organ, opus 275. Annual compensation between $11,000 and $16,500, commensurate with experience. Students and commuters welcome to apply. Interested candidates should snd contact information, a cover letter, resume or CV with 3 references and, if possible, links to a performance video to the Rev. Lachlan Hassam via email at lachanhassman@gmail.com.
Johns Memorial Episcopal Church
400 High Street
Farmville, VA, 23901
Seeking part-time organist for one Sunday morning service and one Tuesday evening choir rehearsal. Special services Christmas Eve and Maundy Thursday. Allen 2 manual Digital organ of 38 stops and 9 tonal suites. Annual compensation $10,000 to $15,000. Four weeks paid vacation. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and a video or audio recording with musical selections played both on the piano and the organ, along with a list of references. Please submit materials electronically to johnsmemorial400@gmail.com and the music director, Dr. Chris Swanson at swansoncl@longwood.edu.
Hickory Neck Episcopal Church
8300 Richmond Road
Toano, VA, 23168
Seeking part-time Minister of Music (organist/choir director) for 1 Sunday morning service and Wednesday evening choir rehearsal. The choir consists of parish members of various levels of reading proficiency and the Choral Scholars of 8 members from William & Mary College who sing during the school year. The Choral Scholars are auditioned paid singers who sing with the Parish choir as well as sometimes on their own. Special services during the 5 days of Holy Week, Christmas Eve, two Lessons and Carol’s services (one during Advent, and the other Christmas 1), Blue Christmas, and three Evensongs per year. Oberlinger two manual organ. Interested candidates should be proficient in organ, piano, and choral direction with a Bachelor of Music (preferred) and 5 years plus experience in church music ministry. Should be comfortable in all genres of church music from traditional, gospel, and contemporary sacred music. The parish is also looking for a candidate interested in launching a chorister program with the children, perhaps using RSCM. Four weeks paid vacation with an annual salary of $40,000. Other benefits include book and music allowance, dues to professional organizations, and continuing education. Interested parties should contact Jennifer Dow via email hr@hickoryneck.org. For more information about the parish, please check out their website at www.hickoryneck.org.
Catholic Church of the Holy Comforter
208 East Jefferson Street
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Seeking part-time Music Coordinator (organist, choir director) to plan, coordinate, lead and direct the parish music program for 1 Saturday evening mass and three Sunday masses and services on special Holy Days (under special contract for these). Adult choir sings at the Sunday 11:00 AM mass, and the Schola choir at the 2:00 PM Sunday mass. Austin (opus 1820) 2 manual organ. Interested candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent education and experience, as well as instrumental and/or vocal skills. One to three years of related and strong knowledge and appreciation of Roman Catholic liturgy required. Compensation is a minimum of $21.85 per hour at 20 hours per week. Vacation is earned at one day per month with a total of 12 days per year. Other benefits include disability/sick leave(4 hours leave earned per month), 13 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, retirement/pensionn (403(6), life insurance, social security. Interested candidates should submit a Catholic Diocese of Richmond application for employment and send it along with a resume to the Rev. Joseph Mayr Lukyamuzi, Pastor, Church of the Holy Comforter, 208 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, TN, 22902 or via email at office@holycomforterparish.org. Questions may be directed to Mary Frances Lilly, Business Manager, by phone at 434-295-7185 or email at office@holycomforterparish.org.