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Music Leader and Coordinator
Westminster Presbyterian Church
3598 Talbot Street
San Diego CA, 92106
westminstersd.org
Who are we?
Yes, we are a church. We believe in a God who is loving and creative, a God who is bigger than any one of us could ever imagine. And we believe that God calls us, all of us, to be loving and creative people in the world. So, yes, we are a church. And we are so much more than that too. We are also a park, a theater, a preschool, an urban forest, a playground, a community garden...and so much more. We are a place where no matter who you are or what you believe you are welcome here. We invite all people to come learn, explore, create, play, or just be. Our dream is that here in this place people can breathe in love, so that more love can be breathed back out into the world.
Come on...how rad is that? Don't you want to be a part of this?
Who we need?
Do you love all kinds of music from hymns to broadway tunes to classical to rock to folk to pop and on and on? Have you always wanted to reimagine what a music program could be at a small, creative, open church? Is bringing people together to create music a special gift of yours? Can you sing and play piano and guitar or other instruments? How about read music? Are you a natural and kind leader? Are you particularly gifted at collaborating and encouraging others in their love of music? Can you think ahead, dream, research, plan, and then reach out and organize musicians? Does the idea of bringing art, faith, and nature together in meaningful ways get you excited?
Does that sound like you? Cool!That's just who we are looking for at Westminster!
Here are the details...
Job Title - - Music Leader and Coordinator
Reports To - - The Pastor
Hours - - Part-time - - 10-15 hours per week. Hours are to be scheduled with the supervisor. Any additional hours require prior approval from the supervisor.
Rate of Pay - - $22.00 to $30.00 per hour.
Position Summary - - The part time Music Leader/Coordinator is responsible for and supports all music connected to worship for the church. This includes working closely with the Pastor in creating a vision for music to be woven into weekly services and special events bringing art, faith, and nature together. This person also serves as a member of the Music and Worship Committee of Session. It is the responsibility of the Leader/Coordinator to explore all genres of instrumental and vocal music including classical, traditional, folk, rock, rap, ethnic, and multinational. Must be supportive of the vision and mission of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Westminster complies with CalOSHA work place regulations for Covid-19.
Qualifications:
- Must have some education in the field of music.
- Must be proficient in reading music, singing, and leading group singing.
- Must be proficient in playing the piano.
- Ability to play additional instruments such as guitar, drums, organ is helpful.
- Must be a leader to bring people of all musical backgrounds together to make music.
- Must have an open mind to think outside of the box in bringing all types of music into the music fabric of the church.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works collaboratively with the Pastor and the Worship and Music Committee to develop creative worship services in person and online.
- Creates, records, and uploads music via YouTube, Facebook, etc. for use in online worship and events.
- Sets up instrument(s) and sound system(s) for indoor and outdoor services and events, conducts sound checks, and assists in technical walk throughs.
- Plays for worship services, weddings, funerals, and special events or arranges for musicians to provide such services.
- Invites, leads and coordinates the Westminster Singers - a volunteer group of interested singers and musicians to participate in worship services.
- Coordinates bringing soloists, duets, and other music groups - both vocal and instrumental - to provide music at our weekly worship services.
- Manages musicians and conducts regular rehearsals.
- Reaches out to community groups to bring music to Westminster in the form of worship or concerts in the sanctuary or Westminster Park. This outreach includes touring groups, college musicians, high school musicians, gospel choirs, LGBTQ+ choirs, and musical theatre groups.
Consults With: The Pastor, Staff, and the Music and Worship Committee
Demonstrated Skills:
- Leads with passion, enthusiasm, and energy.
- Must have self initiative.
- Must be proactive and independent in solving problems.
- Must be flexible with work hours.
- Must be honest and of strong integrity.
- Must possess a good sense of collaboration and communication skills.
- And most importantly - - must have a sense of humor.
Please send cover letter and resume to pastor@westminstersd.org
Director of Music
San Dieguito United Methodist Church
170 Calle Magdalena
Encinitas, CA 92026
https://encinitaschurch.com/
San Dieguito United Methodist Church located in the Southern California coastal city of Encinitas is an open and affirming church with a congregation of approximately 900 members. The motto of the Methodist Church, "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors" welcomes everyone regardless of age, race, education, economic status, marital status, sexual orientation or special needs. The church's music programs are an integral part of the weekly worship service. The Chancel Choir is accompanied by a Schantz Pipe Organ of 42 ranks or an eight foot Yamaha grand piano.
The Director of Music supervises the music ministry of the entire church. Duties include conducting the Chancel Choir, coordinating and supervising other church choral and instrumental organizations including an active handbell program, children's and youth choirs. The Director of Music coordinates with and reports directly to the Senior Minster.
San Dieguito United Methodist Church is noted for its exceptional music program, grounded in the classical genre, but distinguished by its breadth, quality, congregational participation and support. The Chancel Choir usually performs two major concerts with orchestra every year. The concert repertoire has included such works as "Messiah" (Handel), "The Creation" (Haydn), "Mass of the Children" (Rutter), "German Requiem", (Brahms), "Magnificat"(J. S. Bach), "In Terra Pax" (Finzi), and "Ceremony of Carols" (Britten).
Qualifications: Expertise and experience in conducting choral and instrumental music.
Please provide resume and three references. No recordings at this time.
Contact Person: Victoria Tihfon
Email Address: admin@encinitaschurch.com
Phone: 760-753-6582 Ext. 306
Fax: 760-753-8936
Application period closes Sunday, October 31, 2021.
Music Director and Organist
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
1087 W. Country Club Lane
Escondido, CA 92026
www.gdlutheran.org
Effective: September 15, 2021
Reports to: Pastor Jeffrey Horn and the Board of Elders
Status: Part-time Position
Contact: Pastor Jeffrey Horn, office@gdlutheran.org or church office 760-743-2478
Our long-time music director and organist is retiring, and thus Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) in Escondido seeks a comprehensive musician to be our music director and organist to lead the church's traditional, liturgical music program. Ensembles include the adult choir, handbell choir, and Sunday School music. There is one weekly Sunday Divine Service at 9:00 am with Sunday School at 10:30 am, a midweek evening service, and other seasonal services throughout the year. The organ is a hybrid 2 manual Schlicker 11 rank pipe organ with an Allen Renaissance digital organ.
Compensation is commensurate with experience. Four weeks of paid vacation are provided per year.
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For more information about this position, please call Pastor Horn at the church office 760-743-2478.
Please send cover letter and resume to Pastor Jeffrey Horn at office@gdlutheran.org
Organist/Pianist
La Mesa First United Methodist Church
4690 Palm Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941
Effective: September 1st, 2021
Reports to: Director of Music, Jill Coady
Status: Part-time
La Mesa First United Methodist Church has a September 1st opening for a part-time Organist/Pianist accompanist. We are looking for a Christian person with an understanding of music ministry as an element of the worship life of a congregation. Qualifications include a degree in music or equivalent and proficiency on the piano/keyboard as well as the organ.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide organ/piano music for Sunday worship service at 9:30 am (8:30-10:45 am call time, at present).
- Accompany Thursday night choir rehearsals (6:30-9:30 call time).
- Choose appropriate organ/piano music for preludes, offertories and postludes in cooperation with the Director of Music.
- Provide organ/piano music for other special or seasonal worship services or concerts, i.e., Christmas Eve, Christmas Day (when Christmas falls on a Sunday), Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Shrove Tuesday, Pops Concert in June. Dress rehearsals on Friday evenings prior to Sunday concerts.
- Will work collaboratively with the Director of Music in short and long-term planning.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
- Liturgical Service Playing: 2 years (Preferred)
Hours per week:
- 10 hours to include: Sundays – 8:30-10:45 am. Thursdays – 6:30-9:30 pm. 4-5 hours a week practice either on or off site.
Applicant should send resume, cover letter (with references) and links to recordings highlighting organ/piano performance level to: jill@lamesaumc.com 619-987-2515, attention Jill Coady.
Organist
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Christian Church
3655 Park Blvd
San Diego 92103
Contact: Kathy Meck, Music Director
sprnodiva@aol.com
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Christian Church seeks an organist to play our two manual Allen Quantum organ for weekly rehearsals, 1 Sunday service a week, special church services, youth choir rehearsals, concert, and weddings. As a musician, it is preferred (not required) the organist have a degree in music, Liturgical experience. accompaniment experience, good site reading skills, dependable, diligent in preparation. This position reports to the Music Director of the parish.
Weekly Duties:
- Choir Rehearsals once a week. (Typically on Thursdays, 7pm-9pm)
- Sunday Services (Service begins at 9:50am - 12pm)
- Rehearsal with Youth Choir (Generally Sundays from 12:20pm-1:30pm)
- Some extra services may include, Holy Week, Christmas Eve or Day, and other Major Feast days of the church.
- Provide organ music for weddings as scheduled and accompany Chanter. A separate fee is given for this service.
Compensation:
- Part Time Position
- Pay is commensurate with experience
Please send cover letter and resume to sprnodiva@aol.com
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