Part-Time Director of Music and Musician

Part-Time Director of Music and Musician

st pauls united methodist churchLancaster, PA

2 days ago

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St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Mountville, Pennsylvania, is seeking one musical leader to serve our mid-sized, traditional congregation and lead our complete music ministry, including organ and piano, Chancel Choir, and Handbell Choir. This is a permanent part-time position available beginning as soon as mutually agreeable.
The Opportunity: • Play organ (preferred) and/or piano, for one traditional Sunday worship service at 9:45 a.m. Choir warm-up begins at 9:15 a.m.• Direct and accompany a capable Chancel Choir of approximately 12 singers. The choir performs SATB and SAB repertoire ranging from classical to contemporary traditional music.• Direct a small Handbell Choir of seven ringers.• Lead Thursday evening rehearsals: Handbells at 6:30 p.m. and Chancel Choir from 7:30 to approximately 8:30 p.m.• Collaborate with the pastor in selecting music that supports Scripture, the liturgical season, and the worship theme.• Coordinate our Summer Music Series using an established budget and roster of guest musicians. Additional musicians and new musical talents are encouraged and welcomed.• Provide music for our Christmas Music Service, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Music Sunday, and other special services. Instruments and Resources• Three-manual, 68-stop Buch/Walker digital organ with floating solo division, based on Aeolian-Skinner specifications.• Baldwin studio upright piano.• Three octaves of Schulmerich handbells and Malmark handchimes.• Large and varied music library. Compensation and Appointment• Annual salary dependent upon experience and expertise.• Two weeks of paid vacation annually during each of the first two years.• Funerals are compensated at $150 per service. Wedding compensation will be determined separately.• Qualified students are welcome to apply. Strong pianists who are actively developing their organ skills will also be considered, provided they are interested in leading the complete music ministry and aggressively pursue organ skill development. To Apply Please send a résumé and brief letter of interest to: Rev. James A. Cavallero, Pastor pastorcav@gmail.com Questions and informal inquiries are welcomed.

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Level

Senior

Location

Lancaster, PA

Occupation

Music Directors and Composers

Industry

Religious Organizations

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