PT Organist/Choirmaster - Christ Church, Ridley Park

Details

Cut off date is November 1.

Resumes can be sent to priest@christchurchridleypark.org

Christ Church is an Episcopal Church in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania with Weekly Services. The 8:00AM Eucharist is a Said Service. The 10:00AM Eucharist is a Full Service with Music, the Choir, and Livestreaming. The Services are held using the Rite 2 Worship from the Book of Common Prayer and predominate use of the 1982 Hymnal. The Church has some limited experience with other Hymnals and has room for growth in this area. The Church has the ability to pay for four (4) Section Leaders, and there are 3 current Staff Singers. There are also 2 current Volunteer Singers who are Parishioners. For the Music Director, the Church offers a generous compensation Package. The Director would also receive 4 Sundays off per calendar year. This Position Reports to the current Interim Priest-in-Charge.

Job Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements:
Competent Organ/Keyboard skills for hymn Leadership, Rehearsal, and Accompaniment
Ability to efficiently and effectively lead Choir Rehearsal and teach singers music for services
Knowledge of the Episcopal Liturgy, Hymnody, and Church Calendar
Ability to relate to both Professional Singers and Church Members Requirements:
Weekly preparation of Music for Services appropriate to the Church Calendar/Lectionary
Monthly Meeting with Clergy around choices that best coordinate with Liturgy
Play the Organ and/or the Keyboard for Sunday Services and other Significant Services. (4 Sundays off per year but cannot be Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday)
Must have availability throughout the year, including the Summer when the Choir is not Present.
Must have availability for the following holy days: Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday,
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday
Have first right of refusal for any and all Weddings or Funerals held at Christ Church
Lead Weekly Choir Rehearsals on Sundays after the Service for the following Week (The Choir meets only during the Program Year)
Supervise Choral Section Leaders and nurture relationships with Choir Singers
Maintain an organized and updated Choral Library of Hymnals and Sheet Music in the Music Office.
Contribute Articles to the Monthly Parish Newsletter regarding the history and changes of Seasonal Hymns
Communicate to Parish Administrator of Music Selections for Service Bulletins at least 1 Week in Advance
Respond in a Timely Manner to the Weekly Draft of the Bulletin Review
Be an active member of Christ Church Staff and attend all appropriate Meetings
Maintain the Organ with Planned Tunings
Maintain the digital piano and other relevant instruments for Christ Church
Expectations:
Work with Section Leaders and Choral Singers to reinvigorate music program with in-person worship
Help Create a Liturgical Experience which is Prayerful and Participatory
Rebuild Parishioners Choir Participation
Reconnect Church with Community via Musical Events
Potentially Partner with the Sunday School Program to involve more participation of Children/Youth in the Church