Job Listings

Baritone Section Leader

La Jolla Lutheran Church
7111 La Jolla Blvd.
La Jolla, CA 92037

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Baritone Section Leader needed to sing in a very small but dedicated and friendly choir. This position is ideal for a student or retiree.

SKILLS NEEDED:
Good sight-reading is desired, but not necessary.  The music repertoire ranges from traditional to contemporary.

WEEKLY DUTIES:
Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights from 6:15 to 7:30 PM.  On Sunday, there's a brief warm-up rehearsal from 9 to 9:20 AM.  The service starts at 9:30 and ends at 10:45.  It's basically singing the hymns, the Offering Anthem, and a short Introit song before the service starts.  The songs are fun, with good arrangements, and are not too challenging.

OTHER OCCASIONAL DUTIES:
There are additional services such as Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday), Good Friday, Christmas Eve.  These are short, 1-hour services but are not mandatory.  There is no Christmas Day service unless it falls on a Sunday morning.  There would also be opportunities to sing a solo or duet now and then during the year or to Cantor, leading the congregation with the liturgical music (not required).

SALARY:
Pay is per event: $35 per rehearsal and $35 per Sunday service (averaging about $70 weekly for both events).

TO APPLY:
If interested, please contact the Director of Music Tracey Marino at TraceyMarino@cox.net or call or text (760) 390-0040. Or, contact the Administrative Assistant Jessica at La Jolla Lutheran Church at 858-454-6459 or email www.LaJollaLutheranChurch.com

Accompanist (Organist/Pianist)

First United Methodist Church of National City
242 East 8th Street
National City, CA 91950

POSITION:

• ACCOMPANIST (ORGANIST/PIANIST) approximately 5 hours per week. This does not include individual preparation time.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• $10,607.52 (current as of November 1, 2018) annually
• Stipends paid for funerals/weddings held at FUMC National City (Accompanist has first right of refusal for all weddings/funerals held at FUMC National City)
• Paid vacation two Sundays per year (not to be taken during major Church holidays) coordinated with SPRC Chair
• Two sick days (Sundays) per year

BASIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Choir Director and Pastor on selecting appropriate music for Sunday service, special services, and weddings and funerals held at FUMC National City
• Accompany at all Sunday services, special church holiday services such as, but not limited to Christmas Eve, Easter Sunrise Service, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Thanksgiving service (held prior to Thanksgiving Day)
• Accompany for choir rehearsals
• Perform prelude, postlude, and offertory for services
• Accompany choir and/or soloists during services
• Participate in special music programs of the church such as Choir Christmas Cantata
• Notify SPRC Chair of any repair and/or tuning needs of the Allen organ and Young Chang baby grand piano.
• Notify Pastor when not available for weddings and/or funerals held at FUMC National City
• Assist with identifying and securing qualified substitute accompanist during vacation/sick leave

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in music is preferred but not required
• Proficiency in performing and knowledge of UMC Hymnal, appropriate church literature for services, weddings, funerals
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled

If interested, please email or mail your current resume and one letter of recommendation from a colleague (someone familiar with your work as an accompanist) to:

Christine Hoffman, Ed.D., Staff/Pastor Relations Committee
760-533-7535
zebo14@msn.com

Anticipated start date of December 30, 2018. Please be advised that the position may be filled at any time by a decision of the SPRC.

 Section Leaders 

Christ Episcopal Church
1114 Ninth Street
Coronado, CA 92118

Christ Church, Coronado is seeking two section leaders, a soprano and a tenor to assist on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings, as well as Christmas, Holy Week, Easter and other occasions, as needed. The positions are available now.

These are not soloist positions. Candidates should be experienced choral singers with excellent reading skills, and a schedule that will accommodate regular attendance. The usual commitment is Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30, and Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 11:30. The Sunday sung service is at 10:00 A.M. The choir director is Michael Morgan, who is well known in San Diego as an accomplished educator, musician and a dynamic conductor.

Currently, the stipend is $20.60 per hour for 2.5 hours on Thursday and 2.5 hours on Sunday. Payroll is processed twice monthly.

For more information, or to submit a note of interest, please contact Geoffrey Graham, Parish Organist, gg.sansocal@gmail.com.

Pianist

Meadowlark Church
1918 Redwing St.
San Marcos, CA 92078

Pianist needed for our 9:00 AM Contemporary Service starting this Summer.  Experience playing Praise music with band members and Traditional Hymns on Keyboard and/or Clavinova Yamaha piano. (Practice every Thursday 6:30 PM)

Please contact Susan Story at 760-402-9097
storyevents@aol.com

POSITIONS FILLED

Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church
Patrick Walders, Accompanist-Pianist-Organist

St. Andrew's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Charles Rus, Music Program Leader

St. Mary's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, Ramona
Joshua Charney, Music Director

La Jolla United Methodist Church
Jennifer Lai, Organist-Accompanist

Atonement Lutheran Church
Jason Chase, Music Director-Organist

Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Carlsbad
Natasha Ragland, Organist-Pianist

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Coronado
Malou Rogers, Organist

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Oceanside
Loannis Mitsallis, Organist

Ascension Lutheran Church
Michael Campos, Director of Music

King of Kings Lutheran Church, Oceanside
Kimberly Bedell, Music Director and Organist

Foothills United Methodist Church
Carol Seefeldt, Organist-Accompanist

Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church
Ronel Wishnuff, Organist/Pianist

+ over 125 other positions filled