ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
84 East Oakland Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-5511 www.stpaulsdoylestown.org
Saint Paul’s is a pastoral size parish which uses a high-Church Anglican liturgy. It has a highly valued music ministry and is seeking a church musician to provide musical leadership and enhance the worship experience.  The position is for 15-19 hours per week.  Responsibilities include:
• Playing the organ for all services throughout the church year (one Sunday service at this time, as well as special services during Lent, Christmas, etc.)
• Availability for weddings, funerals and other special services as needed
• Selecting and preparing hymns appropriate to the day/liturgical season
• Planning music in consultation with the rector on a weekly basis and with the worship committee for special services such as Christmas Eve and Holy Week
• Selecting anthems for the choir
• Directing volunteer choir of approximately 12-15 members
• Weekly choir rehearsal (Sept.-June)
Position available as of August 1, 2010. Salary commensurate with experience. To apply call the church office at 215-348-5511 ext. 10 or email office@stpaulsdoylestown.org

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
First United Church of Christ
611 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19603-0402
610-374-8594
First United Church of Christ is looking for a dynamic and spiritual full time Music Director. The organist plays at two Sunday services. The services are traditional with some blended elements.  Weekly rehearsals of our Senior Choir and Bell Choir.
Newly renovated 80 rank pipe organ, Notable Concert Series.
The position will be available on September 1, 2010. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, approximately $30,000. Reply to First United Church of Christ, John T. Forry, President. Resumes may be mailed to First United Church of Christ, P O Box 402, Reading, PA 19603-0402 or reply by e-mail to Suzi Klein, Secretary, firstchurch@frontiernet.net. Church office telephone number 610-374-8594.

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY
Great Valley Presbyterian Church
2025 Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA 19355
610-644-1995  www.gvpres.org
Great Valley Presbyterian Church is seeking a new Director of Music Mininstry.  Our prayer is that the new Director will be aided and led by the Holy Spirit to skillfully combine biblical truth with music to magnify the worth of God and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, thereby motivating the gathered church to join him/her in proclaiming and cherishing Scriptural truth about God and to seek to live all of life for God’s glory.
 Job Description and Requirements
The Director of Music Ministry will be looked upon to help provide oversight for all aspects of the music ministry at Great Valley Presbyterian Church. He/she will establish and develop the vision for corporate worship along with the pastors and elders. It is desirable that the Director of Music Ministry possess:
• Experience leading traditional choirs as well as contemporary worship, including planning services, song leading and/or accompanying worship.
• Experience with blending various musical styles of worship.
• Ability to develop and coordinate musical ensembles.
• Knowledge of vocal technique, instrumental skill and a workable knowledge of music theory.
• Strong people and communication skills.
• Good organizational, administrative and delegation skills.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent experience.
Ministry Scope
The Director of Music Ministry is currently a part-time position. This ministry emphasizes, but is not limited to, our corporate worship services.
Expectations:
• Above all, the Director of Music Ministry must have an intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus and a heart to worship the Triune God of Scripture.
• He/she should not be focused on performance or self-gain, but on humbly carrying out his/her tasks as a service to God and His people. Along this line, he/she must demonstrate being a servant disciple, team player and working well with other church leaders.
• He/she must fully agree with the church’s doctrinal statement. Great Valley is a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church which affirms the Westminster Confession.  We are Presbyterian in government, Reformed in theology and Evangelical in spirit. We recognize the absolute sovereignty of God and that the highest good is God's glory.
• Under the direction of the Holy Spirit, the Director of Music Ministry will incorporate various forms of music (e.g., hymns, contemporary praise music, instrumental and choral), readings and Scripture into a blended worship service that glorifies God and encourages His people.

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR
Summit Presbyterian Church
6757 Greene St. (West Mt. Airy)
Philadelphia, PA  19119
(215) 438-2825 www.summitpres.net
One Sunday service and adult choir that rehearses after worship (Sept-June); optional handbell choir and interest in working with children and youth a plus.  A spirited and welcoming congregation most comfortable with traditional hymns, but appreciative of other sacred music.  3-manual Moller/Duddy pipe organ with 61 stops, including 20 couplers.  Baby grand piano and 3 octaves of Schulmerich handbells.  Extensive music library.  Seek musician who will work collegially with Pastor and a volunteer choir with a range of training and experience.  Quarter-time.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Contact Rev. Cheryl Pyrch (215) 438-2825 or cpyrch@summitpres.net

ORGANIST
Trinity United Church of Christ
2340 State Street, East Petersburg, PA  17520
717-569-1632
Resumes are now being accepted for the position of Organist at TrinityUnited Church of Christ, East Petersburg. Position description is available upon request.  Organist is part of team which includes the Director of Music, Choir Director and Pastor.  Involves one service per Sunday plus one rehearsal from September through May.  Compensation dependent upon skill, training and experience.  Send resume and questions to: Trinity United Church of Christ, 2340 State Street, East Petersburg, PA  17520. E-mail: trinityeastpete@paonline.com. Position opens July 1, 2010.

ORGANIST/CHOIR ACCOMPANIST
St Peter’s Pikeland United Church of Christ
1193 Clover Mill Road, Chester Springs, PA  19423
610-933-6419 www.stpeterspikeland.org
St. Peter’s Pikeland UCC is a family-oriented church with a highly valued music ministry. We are seeking an Organist/Choir Accompanist to join our music ministry. St. Peter’s, located in Chester County near Philadelphia, has an established music program supporting a traditional worship service with Adult and Children’s Choirs. Responsibilities include: Providing traditional worship service music and accompanying Adult and Children’s Choirs; one traditional 10:00 a.m. service; Thursday evening Adult Choir rehearsal; Sunday morning Children’s Choir rehearsal; Availability for other services as needed, including weddings and funerals. Instruments include an Allen 2-manual Digital Organ, piano, and Clavinova CVP30. Other opportunities exist for musical leadership, such as a Handbell Choir. Compensation is in the $10,000-12,000 range and is based upon experience. A complete job description is available from St. Peter’s Pikeland UCC, and more information about our church is available at our website, www.stpeterspikeland.org.
For further information and to apply, write St. Peter’s Pikeland United Church of Christ, Attn: Organist/Choir Accompanist Search Leader, 1193 Clover Mill Road, Chester Springs, PA, 19425; or email St. Peter’s at stpetersuc@verizon.net ; or phone the Church office at 610-933-6419.

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Folcroft, PA
610-583-4977
St. John's is seeking a church musician to provide musical leadership to enhance our worship experience. Responsibilities include:
• Playing the organ or electric piano for all services throughout the church year (one Sunday morning service, mid-week Lenten services and other festival services throughout the year)
• Selecting and preparing preludes, offertories and postludes appropriate to the day / liturgical season
• Planning, in consultation with the pastor and worship and music committee, special services (i.e. Thanksgiving, Good Friday, weddings, funerals etc).
• Selecting anthems for and directing the choir.
The position involves approximately 6-10 hours per week (Sunday morning along with evening choir rehearsal during the week).  Interested candidates should email weiserl@verizon.net or contact the church office at the number above.

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