Anglican Church in North America
Director of Music and Organist
Anglican Church in North America, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36136
Christchurch Anglican in Montgomery, Alabama seeks a full-time Director of Music and Organist to lead its dynamic music program, which is grounded in both the high liturgical tradition of the Anglican Church and high-quality contemporary worship. Christchurch was founded in 2005 and has since grown to over 700 members on a campus of over 36 acres in growing area of Montgomery. We have a full-time Rector, two part-time priests, two vocational deacons, and a staff of over 20 serving a multi-generational church family in the proclamation of the faith delivered once for all to the saints.
The ideal candidate will be a faithful Christian experienced in sacred music leadership with skills and experience in organ, piano, and choral conducting.
This position is full-time with full benefits, including family health care, retirement contribution, and more. Salary will be commensurate with experience and in accordance with the Association of Anglican Musicians compensation guidelines.
Resumes and links to videos that demonstrate your organ/piano/conducting skills (if possible) can be submitted directly to the Rector at arowell@christchurchanglican.net.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree (preferred) in organ, choral conducting, or related music field (Bachelor’s degree applicants considered)
• Strong organ, piano, and conducting skills
• Strong understanding of vocal pedagogy
• Familiarity with Anglican liturgical traditions and customs
• Knowledge of and comfort with Church music literature in all forms and styles (traditional and contemporary) for congregation and choirs
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prayerful discernment of God’s guidance in the leadership of the music program
• The Director of Music reports directly to the Rector and works collaboratively with the Rector’s Assistant, Staff Accompanist, and the Director of Contemporary Music
• Planning liturgical music and leading worship for Sunday 9:30am services, Holy Days, special services, weddings, and funerals
• Directing and accompanying the Adult Chancel Choir
• Establishing a schedule and leading rehearsals for the Adult Chancel Choir, which currently rehearses Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm during the Fall and Spring and Sundays at 8:30am throughout the year
• Hiring and managing of paid section leaders
• Hiring and scheduling of all outside musicians and singers, as needed
• Ongoing recruitment of volunteer choir members and contemporary musicians and singers
• Hiring substitute organists as needed
• Planning concerts and special musical events throughout the year, such as Choral Evensong, Advent Lessons and Carols, and Twelfth Night Hymn Sing
• Preparing and managing the music budget in collaboration with the Rector and Vestry
• Maintaining instruments and equipment
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The ideal candidate will be a faithful Christian experienced in sacred music leadership with skills and experience in organ, piano, and choral conducting.
This position is full-time with full benefits, including family health care, retirement contribution, and more. Salary will be commensurate with experience and in accordance with the Association of Anglican Musicians compensation guidelines.
Resumes and links to videos that demonstrate your organ/piano/conducting skills (if possible) can be submitted directly to the Rector at arowell@christchurchanglican.net.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree (preferred) in organ, choral conducting, or related music field (Bachelor’s degree applicants considered)
• Strong organ, piano, and conducting skills
• Strong understanding of vocal pedagogy
• Familiarity with Anglican liturgical traditions and customs
• Knowledge of and comfort with Church music literature in all forms and styles (traditional and contemporary) for congregation and choirs
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prayerful discernment of God’s guidance in the leadership of the music program
• The Director of Music reports directly to the Rector and works collaboratively with the Rector’s Assistant, Staff Accompanist, and the Director of Contemporary Music
• Planning liturgical music and leading worship for Sunday 9:30am services, Holy Days, special services, weddings, and funerals
• Directing and accompanying the Adult Chancel Choir
• Establishing a schedule and leading rehearsals for the Adult Chancel Choir, which currently rehearses Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm during the Fall and Spring and Sundays at 8:30am throughout the year
• Hiring and managing of paid section leaders
• Hiring and scheduling of all outside musicians and singers, as needed
• Ongoing recruitment of volunteer choir members and contemporary musicians and singers
• Hiring substitute organists as needed
• Planning concerts and special musical events throughout the year, such as Choral Evensong, Advent Lessons and Carols, and Twelfth Night Hymn Sing
• Preparing and managing the music budget in collaboration with the Rector and Vestry
• Maintaining instruments and equipment
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