Holy Trinity, Guildwood is looking for a new Music Director

Part-time 8-10 hours per week

$15,000 to $20,000 per annum

Searching for a candidate who is eager to help us continue to grow our dynamic Music Ministry by embracing a variety of styles of music, including traditional hymnody, Christian contemporary, classical and popular song. We have an Allen 2-manual organ and a Roland digital piano.

This is a part-time position of approximately 8-10 hours including weekly Sunday service and choir rehearsal.

If you are a versatile keyboardist and assured lead singer with a creative, confident and collegial working style, who would enjoy leading a small but knowledgeable and dedicated choir, while working with clergy, video team, children, drama groups and other musicians, we would like to meet with you.

We are a warm, friendly and inclusive congregation who also enjoy hosting and taking part in the special festivals and concerts of the Village of Guildwood.

To apply, please send your resume to office@trinityguildwood.org

St. Luke’s, East York is looking for a talented and creative Director of Music who can lead and nurture a vibrant ministry of music at our 10:30am worship service. We are looking for a team player with strong interpersonal skills who can work collaboratively with other members of the volunteer music team and church staff.

You will be proficient on the piano and/or 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 Anglican 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 Priest-in-charge and volunteer choir lead

● Direct the volunteer choir in weekly practices from September to June.

● Lead the choir and congregation at the 10:30am service September to August. 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.

This is a part-time contract position offering 5-7 hours per week with the possibility to negotiate additional hours where necessary. Contract is over 12 months. The salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, using the RCCO Salary scale as a guideline. Applications should be received by May 5, 2025. The desired start date is June 1, 2025.

For more information, or to apply for this position, please send an email to the church office:
st.luke@ca.inter.net

If you are applying for the position, please attach your résumé and a cover letter in MS Word or PDF format. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke’s!

The congregation of St. Andrew's is inviting applications for an accomplished and enthusiastic Music Director, and/or Organist / Choir director. The music program at St. Andrew’s is an integral part of the weekly services and is a rewarding and critical function of this congregation.

The Applicant and Qualifications

To be considered, each applicant is asked to summarize musical qualifications, as prescribed by RCCO guidelines and levels of attainment or equivalent, provide an outline of experience and a brief description of their personal and professional objectives as well as two references.

 

Our Choir

At present our choir consists of a dozen choristers of which four (SATB) are paid Choral Scholars. The Choir provides consistent support to the worship service through musical offerings and leading congregational hymn singing. Our services follow a traditional format along with complimentary additions at the discretion of the Minister and Music Director.

 

Our Organ and bells

The first organ serving this congregation was installed in 1879, and that organ has been updated and expanded to the present instrument. The last revision was in 2002 with the installation of Rogers digital console and hybrid integration of the 36 ranks of pipework. The instrument today has 75 stops and is very complimentary to the complete organ literature. The church also has full 3 octaves set of Schulmerich Bells and an upright Yamaha piano.

 

Core Areas of Responsibility

Collaborate with the minister in service planning, manage the choir for 10 Months (Sept – June) per year, and be available for special worship services (Christmas, Easter, Weddings and Funerals etc.,). Or as Organist, support the choir and Director of Music Ministry, and be available for special worship services (Christmas, Easter, Weddings and Funerals etc.,).

• Teaching engagements are encouraged, and the organ and sanctuary will be made available to support those functions.

• To be considered, Candidates should have excellent organizational skills, a creative inclination and should be familiar with the music and liturgy of the Christian Protestant church.

• This is a full year 12 – 14 Hrs per week position, with annual salary commensurate on experience and qualifications, with the RCCO Salary scale as a guideline and allows for four weeks annually of paid vacation.

• St. Andrew’s will consider funding additional professional development if appropriate and applicable.

• For further enquiries, please contact the Church Office (office@standrewsvictoria.ca).

• Please submit application by email (office@standrewsvictoria.ca). or by mail to the church office (address below)
  

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
680 Courtney St.
Victoria, BC
V8W 1C1
250 384-5734

Mayfield United Church seeks a musician skilled in playing the piano and organ and leading our 15 person strong adult choir.

As a member of our Ministry Team, the Music Director will work collaboratively with the minister, staff, lay leaders and volunteers to provide music as an integral part of the worship experience.

Mayfield United is a welcoming, inclusive, cheerful church located just off the 410 where city meets country. Mayfield is noted for its supportive atmosphere, its beautifully historic sanctuary with superb acoustics, the congregation’s love of music, as well as its world renowned potato salad!

If you have the necessary proficiencies, the ability to train and lead the choir, embrace the opportunity to facilitate the incorporation of guitars, drums, etc., and can work well in a team atmosphere, please consider applying to join the Mayfield team.

This is a part-time position involving approximately 10-12 hours per week with salary based on RCCO salary guidelines and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The start date is September 1, 2025 but, if the applicant would like to begin earlier, that is definitely possible. More information about applying and a full job description can be found on the church website: https://www.mayfieldunitedchurch.org

Vacation time is flexible as long as the seasons of Christmas (including Advent) and Easter (including Lent and Holy Week) are prioritized.

Our sanctuary has a GEM Chorus III organ and a Yamaha B1 upright piano. In addition, there is a keyboard and also another piano in the church hall.

Each interested applicant is asked to submit a resumé to Rev. Lisa Naumann and the Search Committee at mayfieldchurchmusic@gmail.com. Please include two references.

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.