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DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Georgetown Oratory
Redding, Connecticut
Georgetown Oratory is seeking to appoint an exceptional musician as Director of Music starting May 1st or sooner. The Oratory is the key apostolate of the Jesus Guild, a Public Association and 501c3, established by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano in March 2022 to promote and foster beauty in the sacred arts. Oratory status permits a wide liturgical expression, enabling a deep engagement with the Roman Rite at the service of the Bishop.
The position is intended to be full time, with benefits, but the right candidate may be able to combine this role with a teaching position in higher education, and applications are welcome on a part-time basis. The Music Foundation at the Oratory is in its infancy, so this is an unique opportunity for an ambitious and motivated self-starter to blaze a trail.
Key responsibilities include:
Oversight of all musical output for both Oratory and Jesus Guild
Directing the music at all Sunday and Holy Day Masses
Training the Girls Choir (8-18) in repertoire and vocal technique
Recruiting 6 x Lay Clerks to form the Oratory Choir of Girls and Men
Developing a monthly recital series of sacred music in the Diocese
Overseeing the installation of Skinner Opus 782 in the Oratory Church
The Oratory is a place where the Traditional Roman Rite is celebrated alongside the Novus Ordo Missae and the candidate will need to be proficient in Gregorian chant, as well as enthusiastic about sacred polyphony from all eras and liturgical beauty in all expressions of the Rite. The Oratory uses the Revised English Hymnal and the liturgy has a distinctly English flavor. Familiarity with the English Choral Tradition would be an advantage; aptitude for working with children is essential. Music at the Oratory is generously resourced by private donors.
Salary range is commensurate with experience: $75,000 - $95,000+ negotiable. Application by CV and covering letter by Friday March 22nd by email to rector@jesusguild.org or by mail to 30 Church St, Redding, CT 06896, USA.
CHOIR DIRECTOR/ORGANIST
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Cheshire, Connecticut
St. Peter’s is an active, mid-sized suburban parish located in the heart of Cheshire, CT. Our home is a beautiful, historic building on sacred ground where people of faith have gathered for more than 250 years. We are a strong, increasingly diverse community of intergenerational worship and celebration. Grounded in a strong tradition and history, we are a welcoming and affirming community celebrating God’s boundless love. Our church is blessed with two interconnected pipe organs: a two-manual Casavant console in the choir loft, and a two-manual custom console controlling the transept organ. We also have a Steinway “M” grand piano, and a well-equipped and dedicated choir room with a substantial choral library. Our small staff works together to ensure support for our parishioners, our extended community and each other.
Chief responsibilities of this position include: lead services on the organ by providing preludes, postludes, and other service-music as appropriate and by supporting our singing congregation through hymnody; lead and oversee the Parish Choir; and re-establish a Children’s Choir that provides a musical and spiritual education to its participants, with a particular emphasis on the joy of singing and learning to read music. As a church leader in this position, the Music Director must have a presence within the congregation and provide a vision of, and oversee the implementation of, an enhanced music program for both adults and children. As St. Peter’s is currently in a period of clergy transition, upon the hiring of a Priest-in-Charge and in consultation with the Music Director, this job description may be reviewed and modified.
Click here to view a detailed job description. Interested candidates should send a current CV and links to recordings of one example of organ performance and one example of choral conducting to Srwarden@stpeterscheshire.org Application deadline is February 29, 2024. We will review applications in a timely manner to arrange interviews and auditions.
ORGANIST
Kirk in the Hills
Bloomfield, Michigan
Kirk in the Hills, a vibrant, 1600 member PCUSA congregation located in the Metro Detroit area, is hiring an Organist. We are in search of an Organist/Accompanist interested in continuing the great tradition of music at the” Kirk” and will bring a level of keyboard excellence that will match the “world class” reputation of the institution. Serve as organist for all Sunday services and seasonal liturgical celebrations, accompany all adult and childrens’ choirs, and serve as keyboardist and music coordinator for weddings and funerals. For more information, please visit www.KirkintheHills.org. Please send inquiries to organistsearch@kirkinthehills.org
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Kirk in the Hills
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Kirk in the Hills, a 1600-member PCUSA congregation in the Metro Detroit area, is hiring a Director of Music. The Director of Music Ministries is a full-time position that creates and implements the theological and artistic vision for the ministry of music throughout the life of the Church. The Director supports the music ministry by overseeing the managerial and operational elements of the worship services, adult choirs, youth music programs, and special music services. The Director furthers the mission and ministry of Kirk in the Hills including intentional alignment, leadership, and coordination of the Music Ministry to inspire the congregation to express their faith through music, by coordinating worship participation with other ministry areas, including children, youth, missions, instrumental music (organ and carillon) and congregational care. For more information, please visit www.KirkintheHills.org. Please send inquiries to MusicDirectorSearch@kirkinthehills.org.