Director of Musical Worship
St Andrew’s Roman Catholic Cathedral
Victoria, BC

 

Background:

St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Cathedral in Victoria, BC, has had a proud history of musical excellence under of the leadership of many highly gifted and competent organists and choral directors.  Our primary objective going forward is to continue this tradition by seeking a Director of Musical Worship who is committed to this legacy by building a music program to meet the needs of a diverse and growing congregation.

St. Andrew’s Cathedral was dedicated in 1892 and is blessed to have a 1907 three-manual Casavant Frères Organ (two divisions operational) in the rear gallery and a Yamaha grand piano in the sanctuary.  The acoustics in the Cathedral are considered to be some of the finest in Western Canada. 

The Director of Musical Worship (DoMW) is responsible for the planning, coordination, and fulfillment of all liturgical music ministries at the Cathedral.  The applicant will work collaboratively with the Rector and the Parish Council and would preferably be a member of the Roman Catholic community.

Interested candidates should submit a resume with the names and contact information of at least two references to standrewscathedral@gmail.com or by mail to St. Andrew’s Cathedral 740 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1J8.  Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2025, or until the position is filled.  The preferred start date is July 4, 2025.  All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.  Applications and enquiries should be directed to Father Dean Henderson, Rector.

Job Description:

Title:  Director of Musical Worship

Reports to:  Rector

Scheduled hours/work week:  25 hours per week including Sundays and evenings

Benefits:  salaried position including benefits with 4 weeks’ annual vacation

Teaching:  encouraged and teaching privileges granted

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (est. 15 hours weekly)

1     Recruits and leads weekly rehearsals of two choirs and builds a music program which provides leadership and training in liturgical music, with consideration of the skills and abilities of the choirs.

2     Plans, coordinates and directs music for the liturgical year for four weekend masses (e.g. Christmas, Easter), as well as other special services (such as i.e. Chrism, Divine Mercy Sunday prayer, Christian Unity Week service and Prayer in the Style of Taize), by encouraging congregational singing and full participation of the assembly in worship.

Currently the musical direction provided for the weekend masses is:

3     Explores new directions for the Cathedral’s music program under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

Interpersonal Skills

1.    Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with people of all ages, including the ability to work collaboratively with priests and Cathedral staff;
2.      Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills;
3.      Provides training to the choirs in weekly rehearsals in a professional manner;
4.      Participates in weekly staff meetings;
5.      Consults with parishioners in planning music for funerals, weddings and baptisms; and recruits musicians, as required.

Administrative Duties (est 10 hours weekly)
 
1.      Prepares and manages an annual music budget;
2.      Writes reports for Rector, as required;
3.      Purchases all music, supplies, and equipment;
4.      Manages the ongoing maintenance of all musical instruments;
5.      Organizes and maintains a music library and music resources for the parish;
6.      Manages contracts with instrumentalists for major liturgical events and ensures timely payment to musicians and singers in coordination with the office staff;
7.      Prepares music resource booklets for different liturgical seasons/special feast days for the assembly in coordination with office staff;
8.      Maintains accurate records and timely reporting for music copyright and licensing for livestream and in person masses;
9.    Acts as a liaison, in coordination with the Rector and Office Manager, for visiting choirs or groups who wish to participate in parish liturgies or use the Cathedral for concerts.

Musical and Liturgical Requirements

1.      Demonstrated excellent proficiency on the organ and piano;
2.      Educational requirements:  an organ diploma from the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) or the American Guild of Organists (AGO); or diploma from a recognized Conservatory of Music and/or a Bachelor Degree in Music; an advanced degree is preferred;
3.      Demonstrated experience in choral direction and choral conducting;
4.      Experience instructing accompanists and cantors in liturgical music;
5.      At least a minimum of five years’ experience as a Catholic Church Musician and Catholic Worship Leader;
6.    Knowledge of vocal pedagogy, and experience in motivating and encouraging singers of various proficiencies.
7.      Strong knowledge and understanding of Catholic liturgy, theology and church music and how the music fits the liturgical requirements (i.e. General Instruction for the Roman Missal, CCCB Guidelines for Liturgical Music (2015),Vatican II documents and principles).
8.      An understanding of the Lectionary, Liturgical year, Sacramentary and Sacramental Rites.
9.      An understanding the place of various musical elements used in liturgy including litanies, acclamations, psalmody, and contemporary song form.

Additional Requirements

1.      Offer of employment conditional on successfully passing a Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check;
2.    Diocese of Victoria (DOV) Responsible Ministry Policy;
3.    Applicants will need to indicate their status in terms of being legally entitled to work in Canada. Basic information on obtaining permission to work in Canada will be provided on request, but potential candidates will need to seek their own legal advice, at their own expense.

Compensation and Vacation

The position involves an average of 25 hours per week, subject to negotiation with the successful applicant with the possibility of additional hours as needed by the employer, which would be compensated accordingly.  The DoMW would be eligible for benefits.

Salary range is commensurate with experience and in line with the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) Salary of Recommended Salaries (The Royal Canadian College of Organists - Table of Recommended Salaries (rcco.ca). 

The DoMW is entitled to 4 weeks’ vacation in addition to time off for statutory holidays.  Vacation time is expected to be taken over the summer, unless otherwise approved by the Rector.  The DoMW is responsible for arranging a replacement for their services during their vacation, scheduling accompanists and cantors and selecting music for all the worship services one month before they leave on holiday.

In addition to the above salary, the DoMW will be entitled to earn per diem fees for providing music at weddings and funerals in the Cathedral. The DoMW shall be entitled to their fee regardless of whether an outside musician is brought in for the event.

Music Director

St. Clement's Anglican Church (Diocese of Toronto, Canada) seeks a creative, passionate, and technically competent person to assume the musical leadership of the congregation.

Led by an outstanding young Clergy team, the congregation is vibrant and growing, having recently completed a successful $5M fundraising campaign. Over the past 52 years, St. Clement's has enjoyed remarkable continuity with just two Music Directors.

Worship includes a 9:30 am relaxed service (e.g., piano, cello, upright bass, guitar, accordion) and 11 am classic service - the latter featuring a skilled 20 voice choir & paid leads, accompanied by a Casavant (EP3M&Ped-52R) and a Karl Wilhelm Tracker (2M&Ped-8R).

Remuneration is commensurate with experience and RCCO guidelines. Package includes benefits, pension, vacation, and continuing education. Time commitment approximately 20 hours per week.

To those interested in advancing musical ministry and fostering vibrant congregational song at St. Clement's, kindly forward your resume in confidence to the Rector, at music@stclementsto.ca. Our Deadline is April 5, 2025. Learn more about us at www.stclementsto.ca or @stclementsto.

All applicants will be treated in a most professional and courteous manner. 

Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir is seeking the services of a long-term Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, for the period beginning September 01, 2025.

WHO SHOULD APPLY TO THIS CALL? 

Artistic Directors and choral conductors with established experience in leading groups of singers of varied music skills through intensive rehearsal sessions and conducting challenging TTBB repertoire for concert audiences of 175 to 300 persons. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Artistic Director of the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir (TWMVC) will: 

●   be an experienced choral director with an excellent track record in leading large choral ensembles.   Given the weekly rehearsals from September to early June and scheduled concerts it would be an advantage to be a resident in the greater Toronto Area during this period.

●    be responsible for all aspects of the Choir’s artistic performance, reporting to the Board of Directors and working in partnership with the Board President and other key TWMVC members.

●   be a creative thinker, a consummate musician and programmer, able to inspire and elicit performances of superior artistic quality and emotional impact, working with the board to create a vision for the organization that builds on the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir’s 30-year history.

●     plan and deliver weekly rehearsals for a 40-voice choir, in person on Wednesday evenings at our 401 / Yonge Street rehearsal facility. 

●   conduct the choir in concert about twelve times per year, with engagements staged both in the GTA and across southern Ontario, usually on Saturdays and Sundays for sponsors, such as church organizations and charities.  There are occasional Saturday and Sunday concerts out of town.

●   for each concert, be responsible for preparing concert song lists of 100 minutes of repertoire. Collectively, TWMVC singers have mastered a repertoire of concert-ready, off-book TTBB arrangements, which stand as proven crowd pleasers.  While partly refreshed each season, this established repertoire will continue to form the core of our future concerts.  It includes traditional Welsh pieces and modern arrangements by composers/songwriters from Wales, sung both in Welsh and in English; as well as repertoire from other musical styles and genres, including Canadian folk, Broadway, opera, pop and the African American spiritual tradition.

●    the ability to coach and promote chorister’s individual and collective choral skills and knowledge through available online tools, rehearsals and performances:

●   work closely with TWMVC’s Principal Accompanist and choir soloists.

●   participate in the TWMVC informal audition process for new and returning singers. 

●   as an ex-officio member, work in collaboration with the Board of Directors, attending meetings as requested and supporting the Mission of the TWMVC and the provisions of the TWMVC Constitution dealing with Welsh content and choir governance. TWMVC is a choral collective, managed by its member singers.

●    act as spokesperson for the Choir in media opportunities, as appropriate, participate in events and meetings that further relationships with TWMVC stakeholders (collaborative partners, donors and government partners).

 ●   fulfill other artistic responsibilities, which may arise for the successful delivery of the TWMVC concert schedule. 

ABOUT THE CHOIR

The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir (TWMVC) is a non-profit charitable organization that has been thrilling concert audiences since 1995, by successfully adapting the spirit of Welsh TTBB choral singing to Canada.

To learn more visit   torontowelshchoir.com

COMPENSATION: 

●   the Artistic Director is engaged as a fee-for-service, independent contractor, i.e. annual contract-for-service.  Compensation is TBD and equivalent to part-time, based upon an assumption of a level of effort of 8-10 hours per week, during the period start of September to end of May each season.

●   travel, food, and accommodations are provided by TWMVC, when the choir is travelling outside the GTA. The cost of travel to and from weekly rehearsals is borne personally by the MD. 

SELECTION:

TWMVC has established a Selection Committee from within its membership. The Selection Committee will review all applications. Following this review, the Selection Committee will contact selected individuals for an interview.  The three finalists will have an opportunity to attend a rehearsal and conduct the choir.   The Selection Committee will then present its final short list of applicants to the Board of Directors.  Final selection will be based upon the individual’s experience, qualifications, fit with the choir, and compensation expectations.  All individuals who apply will be contacted regarding the outcome of the process. 

The APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest in confidence including your relevant qualifications, program planning and choral curation experience as well as conducting history, salary expectations, three references, up to three audio recordings, and up to three videos (one of which, if possible, has been recorded live in concert) to apply@torontowelshchoir.com by Friday, February 28, 2025.   Please confirm email address and include telephone number.  Inquires prior to submission should also be directed to the address above. 

The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or non-job-related disability.

Christ First United Church in Mississauga is looking for a talented and creative Director of Music who can lead and nurture a vibrant ministry of music at our 10:30 worship service. You are a team player with strong interpersonal skills who can work collaboratively with other members of the music team and church staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience in recruiting, developing and conducting vocal musicians of various ages and skill levels. You will be proficient on the piano and the pipe organ and have the ability to accompany the choir and the congregation in various styles of music.

You will have excellent organizational and communication skills along with a collegial and flexible leadership style. Familiarity with or openness to the ethos and liturgy of The United Church of Canada would be an asset.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Plan and select appropriate and varied music for church services and special occasions during the church calendar year in consultation with the Worship Committee and ministerial staff.
• Direct the Chancel Choir in weekly practices and Sunday worship services from September to June. This will also include additional services such as Christmas Eve and Good Friday.
• Engage and conduct soloists, instrumentalists and others to enhance the musical experience.
• There are opportunities to develop new youth music programs and support existing programs such as our summer Band Camp program in July. 

This is a part-time contract position offering 10 hours per week with the possibility to negotiate additional hours where necessary. Contract is over 12 months with three weeks of paid holidays. The salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, using the RCCO Salary scale as a guideline. Applications should be received by December 16. The desired start date is February 3, 2025.

For more information, or to apply for this position, please send an email to the Ministry and Personnel Committee: ministryandpersonnel@christfirst.ca

If you are applying for the position, please attach your résumé and a cover letter in MS Word or PDF.

We are inviting applications for an enthusiastic and accomplished Music Director / Organist / Pianist, who is a team player, dynamic leader, and who celebrates music as an integral part of its Ministry.

We have a three manual Casavant Organ with a rank of 56 stops and a Yamaha C3 grand piano in the sanctuary, plus an extensive choral music library.

Ideally the candidate should be skilled in pipe organ and piano techniques, choral conducting, and also be familiar with a variety of music styles, both contemporary and traditional. We seek a creative individual who is at ease working with people of all ages.

The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, along with a sense of humour. This person should be familiar with (and / or conversant in) the music and liturgy of the Christian Church.

We are seeking a committed individual who can work closely with the Minister and who will enjoy being a part of our close-knit community.

Core Areas of Responsibility

Leadership in worship planning, directing the Choir of around 14 members that practice weekly and sing each Sunday with the exception of the summer months. Available for Special Worship Services (Christmas, Easter, Weddings, Funerals, etc.).

The Director of Music will be given first opportunity to provide professional services for weddings and funerals held at Knox Presbyterian Church.

The Director of Music will have full use of the Church instruments and facilities for teaching purposes when this does not conflict with regularly scheduled Church activities.

This is a 12 - 15 hours per week position, with the salary commensurate on experience and qualifications, with the RCCO Salary scale as a guideline.

For a copy of the full position description, more information, or to apply for this position, please send an email (attaching your C.V. in MS Word or PDF if you are applying for the position). Interested applicants are invited to send a resume to: Director of Music Search Committee, at knoxgoderich@hurontel.on.ca

St. Thomas Anglican Church in Belleville, Ontario is searching for a Director of Music. St. Thomas’ has a rich musical heritage rooted in the Anglican tradition. We are open to new ideas and change. We are blessed with a 1977 Gabriel Kney Pipe organ in the gallery, as well as a high-quality Yamaha Digital Piano P-515, and a Viscount F1 Cantorum Trio with a midi pedalboard, in the rear of the Sanctuary.

We welcome applicants with the following: Interpersonal and communication skills, a demonstrated ability as an organist and choir director including recitals and concerts, open to a variety of musical styles, and strong leadership. You will work collaboratively with the rector and others involved in worship planning, being respectful of the diversity of the congregation. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with the 2024 RCCO guidelines. We are very open to discussion and negotiation with respect to how this opportunity can be structured to meet your scheduling requirements, and our needs. We are flexible regarding hours, and highly encourage your personal concert career, (either nationally, or internationally) which we do not count as “time off”. Additional income options at St. Thomas’, (such as weddings, funerals, and private lessons) and the broader community are available and encouraged.

The church office can be contacted by phone at 613-962-3636, or by email at office@stthomasbelleville.ca, Applications will be received at the parish office by November 30, 2024.

A full job description is included below:

Job Description: Director of Music

Required Skill Set

-Strong leadership and organizational skills
-Demonstrated ability as an organist/pianist
-Strong interpersonal skills enhanced by good communication skills
-Experience in liturgical musical presentation and in a variety of musical styles
-Experience in choral direction -able to direct a four part choir
-An ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others

Key Responsibilities

Working with the Rector and worship committee, the Director of Music is responsible for the development and
implementation of the music ministry and worship. The expectations are encompassed within 3 categories.

Preparation and Participation

Further develop and expand the music ministry at St. Thomas’ Church for all ages.

Though we expect a collaborative work environment among staff, you are primarily responsible for selecting and preparing the worship music, teaching it to the choir and/or musicians at weekly choir practice or special practices as required.

Select, prepare and provide music for preludes, interludes and postludes for worship services.

Provide accompaniment and direction for congregational hymns and choral anthems at the weekly Sunday service and special services.

In cooperation with those responsible, provide music for weddings, funerals or other occasions.

Communication

Participate in occasional meetings as required pertaining to music ministry.

Develop and maintain a positive and strong working relationship with the parish, choir, office staff, worship committee and Rector.

Be a liaison with the broader musical community.

Contribute and/or supply relevant information to be included on the parish website.

Organization

Assist with development and management of an annual music budget.

Oversee the music library with the assistance of volunteers

Oversee the care and maintenance of the keyboards, piano and organs.

St. Paul’s United Church in Paris is seeking a talented musician to lead and enhance our music ministry. Your primary responsibilities will include playing the grand piano and/or organ during Sunday and other services; incorporating different music styles into worship; leading the choir; liaising with various ministry personnel, office staff and other volunteers.

Our sanctuary has a new Content Cantate 346-32 R-CE organ and a grand piano.

There is flexibility in the hours with a range of 6-8 hours per week.  Salary will be in accordance with experience and qualifications.  The full position description is available on our website at www.stpaulsparis.com  Please send applications to st.paulsjobsparis@gmail.com

Term: Beginning Nov. 1, 2024 or ASAP; four months probational with option to renew.

Context: First Evangelical Lutheran Church – Toronto

First Lutheran is a small, lively downtown congregation with an active hybrid worshipping community (weekly average combined in-person/online attendance 35), a campus ministry program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and active adult education programs. The church is a historic building on the TMU campus. First Lutheran welcomes people regardless of race, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, class or religion. In-Kloo-Siv Voices Gospel Choir is based at First Lutheran. MINT Music, the primary tenant offers private music instruction on a wide-range of instruments. The Downtown Hyderi Congregation (Muslim) holds weekly Jum’ah prayers in the basement.

 First ELC has a historic two-manual Karn-Warren pipe organ with an AGO specification pedal board (and dedicated organ fund), a baby grand piano, an electric keyboard and a collection of percussion instruments. During the last two years, we began Sing@First!, a voluntary vocal ensemble to support congregational song. The importance of music was cited in our recent vision and mission exercise. The church musician will have use of the organ and piano for private organ lessons and rehearsal time.

Purpose:

The church musician will support the ministry of music, in consultation with the pastor, worship coordinator, volunteer worship leaders, and Worship and Music Committee, in a way that is consistent with the congregation’s mission, values, and theology.

 Major duties and responsibilities:

•         Prepare and lead music for regular worship services and other church functions in consultation with the pastor, worship coordinator and Worship and Music Committee.
•          Accompany and lead liturgical music, and congregational singing during worship.
•          Engage and encourage volunteer musicians to participate in the music, e.g. drummer, guitarists, recorder player, etc. 
•          Provide suitable preludes and postludes selected in advance.
•          Occasionally convene small vocal ensemble to prepare service and season choral music.
•          Right of first refusal for weddings and funerals at First ELC on a fee for service basis.
•          Attend occasional staff meetings and Worship and Music Committee meetings.
  

Accountability: the church musician will be accountable to the church council and Mutual Ministry Committee of First ELC.

 Maximum eight hours per week. NOTE: The RCCO pay scale will guide the remuneration level..
https://rcco.ca/resources/PDFs/Empl/Salary%20Table%202024%20(Updated%2003%2018%2024).pdf

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Nov. 15, 2024

START DATE: Jan. 1, 2025

Please send applications and resume, with two references to pastor@firstelc.ca

Contribute your musical talents and gift of music leadership to a dynamic congregation who values music. Emmanuel United Church in Ottawa is seeking a talented musician to lead and enhance our music ministry. Your primary responsibilities as Leader of Music Ministry will include leading and coordinating the senior choir; playing the pipe organ and grand piano during Sunday and other services; liaising with the minister, worship team and office; providing support as needed to other music groups which include a bell choir and young adult music group, both of which are currently led by volunteers; and helping to incorporate different music styles into worship.

Our sanctuary has a modest two manual, full pedal (partly Casavant) pipe organ with pistons and presets. There is a Yamaha grand piano in the sanctuary, plus two upright pianos in other spaces, as well as two electric keyboards. We have an extensive set of bells and chimes, and a selection of percussion instruments.

This is a 10 hour/week position. Salary will be in accordance with experience and salary suggested by the Royal Canadian College of Organists. The preferred start date is mid November, 2024. The full position description is available on the Emmanuel United website at https://emmanuelunited.ca/2024/09/19/were-hiring-leader-of-music-ministry/ For more information or to apply with a covering letter and CV, please email Valerie Lines at bvlines84@rogers.com.

Music Director & Organist Ad

St. Peter’s, Erindale is an inclusive, Anglican church community with a vibrant and growing worship and community ministry underscored by a strong musical program, including 2 choirs.

We are looking for a Music Director and Organist who demonstrates a high level of skill in playing the organ and conducting. The candidate should be a team player and experienced in growing and directing well-established choirs and a congregational music program. They should be accomplished in a broad range of musical genres from traditional Anglican music and liturgy to contemporary Christian music.  The ability to communicate about the context of the music, the composer and writers would be an asset.

Interested candidates need to submit a resume including credentials and contact details for three references. A cover letter outlining their interests and experiences to support their application is required.

Information and the full job description is found at the following link: www.stpeterserindale.ca

The deadline for applications is November 1st, 2024. Receipt of applications will be acknowledged.  Interviews and auditions will take place in November.

Email Rev. Roshni Jayawardena at rector@stpeterserindale.ca for further information or to apply.