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An ORGANIST is required for
Mary, Mother of God,
Catholic Church
in Ponders End, Enfield.

This position becomes vacant at the end of May 2012 when the current organist moves away from the area after some 16 years in post. The principal Mass is sung at 11am on Sunday. The organist will be needed occasionally at the 9.30am Family Mass as well, and for weekday sung Masses on major festivals and special occasions if possible. The organist will also be responsible for developing and improving the small choir – who are at present enthusiastic but not very skilled. Choir practice is at present on Friday evening after the 7.30pm Mass, but has been on Wednesday evening on occasions. The organ is a modern Wyvern digital instrument with two manuals and radiating concave pedal board. There are 8 pedal stops, 11 on the Great and 12 on the Swell with the usual couplers etc, It is situated in the west gallery which also accommodates the choir. Access to the organ will be possible for practice or teaching at any reasonable time when the church is not in use for other purposes, the organist having an entry key. The organist will have first refusal on weddings and funerals held in the church and needing an organist.

The 11am Sunday Mass is fairly traditional in liturgy – usually asperges, incense and fairly traditional hymns. The ordinary of the Mass is normally sung (Kyrie if used, Gloria, Sanctus/Benedictus, Eucharistic acclamation and Agnus Dei), together with the responsorial psalm and gospel acclamation. The hymnal in use is Liturgical Hymns Old and New. There is also a Calamus license in place enabling additional music to be photocopied for use. The Missa de Angelis and some other Latin is sung occasionally and is being developed. The congregation sings quite well and is used to responsorial music. The Parish Priest is keen that the music should be improved and developed.

The parish is a busy one, with a mass count of about 1400 at the five Sunday Masses. The congregation is mainly young families, multi-ethnic, and with an excellent and closely-associated parish primary school. (For more details see the parish website: www.mary-mother-of-god.org)

Remuneration is by negotiation with the Parish Priest and will be in line with the guidelines published by the Diocese of Westminster.

To apply for this position, please complete an application form which can be obtained from our website at www.rcdow,org.uk/jobs

For any informal enquiries, please contact Fr John Shewring Tel: 020 8804 2149

16 May 2012

All Saints Church Fulham
seeks an organ scholar

£2,000 p.a. plus weddings and funerals

We are a thriving city parish looking for an enthusiastic person to accompany our semi-professional choir (SATB) on our three-manual organ. Also opportunities to conduct.

For details, visit www.allsaints-fulham.org.uk

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to the director of music by 25 May 2012: Jonathan Wikeley:jonathanwikeley@gmail.com, tel: 07966 969 746.

15 May 2012

HACKNEY METHODIST CHURCH, 219 MARE STREET, LONDON, E8 3QE

Keyboard player: job description

SERVICE SOUGHT: Keyboard player to work with the church Singers in developing and leading music in church worship, under the supervision of the Minister and Church Council.
TIME REQUIRED: Approximately 3½ hours per week, for the following specific responsibilities:
• Playing for weekly Sunday morning worship, 10.45am-12.45pm
• Singing practice one evening per week, 7.30-9.00pm
• Additional services on Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, Good Friday and Easter Day
• Close consultation with the Singers’ co-ordinator
• Oversight of maintenance of the keyboard, in consultation with the church property steward
• (Possibility of weddings and funerals, compensated separately)

Start date for post: As soon as possible

Person Specification
Essential:
• Experience in playing the keyboard in public and leading singers (applicants will be asked to demonstrate their competence)
• Ability to read and play music in a wide variety of styles
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness and ability to coach people with voices of varied range and ability
• Sensitivity to all cultures
• Abillity to work co-operatively with all parts of the church, through the Church Council
Desirable:
• A recognized qualification in music or keyboard playing
• Familiarity with Methodist worship

Procedure for application: Please submit cover letter, fee requirements and CV to:
Rev H Forecast, Hackney Methodist Church, 219 Mare Street, London E8 3QE
hmforecast@btinternet.com

Closing date for applications: Saturday 19 May 2012

9 May 2012

Appointment of Organist and Director of Music

St Martin’s Church, Ruislip is a medieval church of exceptional beauty with a long-standing catholic tradition and a rich liturgical life. It is supported by a large and vibrant worshipping community (Electoral Roll 673). On Sundays there are sung masses of differing styles at 9.15am and 11.15am and since 2005, a sung vigil mass on Saturdays at 6pm. Major festivals are observed through the liturgical year, normally with an evening sung mass.

We seek to appoint a Director of Music from 1st September 2012 who will:-

• Direct and develop the 9.15am robed choir and the 11.15am singers
• Play the organ and accompany liturgical singing to a high standard
• Work with the associate organist
• Involve and develop the varied musical resources available among the congregation and our church school.

The PCC’s music budget is currently £14,000. The Interim Director of Music and Associate Organist are paid out of that budget on a pro-rata basis according to the proportion of work shared between them. The new Director of Music would be expected to come to an agreement about this with the Associate Organist in consultation with the Vicar.

If you have any questions concerning the post or for an informal conversation, please do feel free to contact

The Revd. Canon Simon Evans
St Martin’s Vicarage
13, Eastcote Road
Ruislip HA4 8BE

Tel: 01895 633040

Email: frsimon@waitrose.com

Your application should consist of a covering letter stating why you are applying for the Post, a full CV and the names of two referees.

The deadline for applications is THURSDAY 31st MAY, 2012. Short-listing will take place on FRIDAY1st JUNE and interviews will be arranged at mutual convenience.

3 May 2012

ORGANIST and CHOIR TRAINER
St. John the Baptist (C of E) Bromley Road,
(Southend), Catford, London SE6 2RP

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible Organist and choir trainer.
The post involves playing on Sundays at our 10.30am Sung Eucharist,
at other major festivals, and as Choir Trainer at the weekly choir practice.
We are a growing multi-cultural church with a modern catholic tradition
seeking to develop the ministry of music. Further details please contact:
Canon Michael Hart, The Rectory, 353 Bromley Road, Catford, SE6 2RP
frmah.catfd@hotmail.co.uk

3 May 2012

St Andrews Church - Romford, RM7 9AT

Permanent organist required. (We are also willing to talk to interested organ students as well) Starting from June 2012 – or sooner if possible. £40 per session. Weddings and funerals are extra (first refusal is always given to the organist)

St Andrews is a warm, friendly and welcoming church which follows the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Music in the church is both traditional and modern with an S.A.T.B choir. We have a beautiful 2 manual Lewis and Co (1920) pipe organ which is very popular with anyone who plays it. We are looking for someone to play during the Sunday morning service (at 10.30) and occasional weekday services where appropriate during holy festivals.The organist will be expected to play hymns, Gregory Murray mass setting, short anthem with the choir, music before and a voluntary after the service (as chosen by the organist).

This year is the 150th year celebration of our church and we will be having a new vicar starting with us this year so this promises to be a very interesting and exciting year for us. We would like to share this with someone who will assist us in our sung worship.

If you are interested in this position or for more information please contact standrew.romford@virgin.net or Call 01708 737791

Check out our website : http://standrewsromford.org.uk

3 May 2012

Organ Scholarship

All Saints’ Church, Stock, Essex: Organ scholar sought after with remuneration of £500pa and required 1 service per fortnight. Details and application form available on http://www.stockchoralfoundation.co.uk/organ-scholarships

Please contact Oliver Lincoln for further details. Applications may be submitted electronically or by post. Please contact Oliver on olliescottlincoln@gmail.com urgently if interested, or know of someone who may be interested in the post.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 30TH APRIL 2012 (this may be extended to allow for late expressions of interest)

30 April

NEEDED – Organist and Director of Music
St. John the Evangelist, Burgess Hill – a friendly and well attended church in the catholic tradition, committed to living out our vocation as both a welcoming parish church and also as the town centre civic church ministering to the whole community. As part of our plan for the renewal of our church we seek to become a centre for music and the arts. We are therefore seeking an Organist and Choir director committed to this vision and with a personal sense of vocation to see music not only as central to our worship but also as vital tool of mission and outreach. The main time commitment would be the 10.00am Sunday Sung Eucharist (robed choir - 25), choir rehearsal once per week of approx 90mins and a schedule of some additional midweek services such as All Souls and Holy Week etc.
Organ made by J.J. Binns, installed 1889 - 3 manuals and pedals, 27 stops. Remuneration is £5100 p.a., weddings and funerals attract additional fees of £95 and £75 respectively. Post is subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure. In the first instance, please call the Vicar for an informal conversation. Fr Kevin O’Brien:

Fr Kevin O'Brien
Vicar, St John the Evangelist , Burgess Hill
Rural Dean, Hurst Deanery

St John's Vicarage, 68a Park Road
Burgess Hill, West sussex
RH15 8HG
01444 232582
frkevinobrien@me.com
www.stjohnsbh.org.uk

30 April 2012

St Andrew's Church, The Westlands, Newcastle is looking to appoint a
part-time organist/choirmaster/director of music, following the
appointment of the current postholder to a full time position at Halifax
Minster. Remuneration at RSCM rates.

For more details contact the
vicar, Andrew Dawswell on 01782 619594

19 April 2012

The Merton Priory Team
The churches of St John the Divine, Merton
Christ Church Colliers Wood, SW19
Organist/Music Leader
Applications are welcome for the above position
Further details can be obtained from the team Vicar:
The Revd. Paul Hambling
Tel: 020 85427969
Email: vicarpaul@yahoo.co.uk

19 April 2012

ST MARY THE BOLTONS
London SW10

Director of Music

St Mary’s Church, The Boltons, London SW10 is seeking to appoint a Director of Music from September 2012. St Mary’s is an Anglican church in the central tradition, with a Sung Eucharist service every Sunday and other major festivals during the year. The post offers the opportunity to work with both amateur and professional musicians. There is a well maintained Compton organ. Information about St Mary’s can be found on www.stmarytheboltons.org.uk

For information pack and application form please contact

The Revd Ginny Thomas
ginny@stmarytheboltons.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 17 May 2012
Audition and interview: week beginning 11 June 2012

14 April

Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex- URGENT - from 29 April if possible

Lively christian organist or pianist for lively growing church required for Sunday Eucharists 10.30am. C. £60
Revd Ben Wallis - 020 8550 4149

6 April 2012

Organist required for Sunday services

at the historic 7th century church of
All Saints' Church, Brixworth, Northamptonshire

The organist would be renumerated at a rate of £40 per service.
A regular commitment to playing at the Sung Eucharist on most Sundays
would be required and at occasional other Festival services. The post may be
shared with other visiting organists.

The position would suit an experienced organist as well as an organ
scholar wishing to gain experience.

For further details contact the churchwarden, Mr M Lewis, on
01604 881836, 07890 586945 or email mjlewis@brixworth.demon.co.uk

3 April 2012

St Giles' Church Ickenham

Director of Music

We are a vibrant and expanding Church and as well as maintaining and developing our strong choral tradition, including a monthly full choral evensong, we have recently developed a worship band for existing and new services. We are seeking to appoint a Director of Music to be organist, choir director and worship band leader/facilitator. He/she must be committed to enabling us meet a range of worship preferences and expectations present in our parish. We offer a basic salary above the RSCM rates with potential additional fees from funerals and weddings.

For an application pack, e-mail Stephanie White - office@stgileschurch.co.uk

Closing Date: 23 April 2012

30 March 2012

St. Mary's Parish Church, Stoke Newington

Organist and Director of Music required
Vibrant and lively parish with strong congregational participation
Two Sunday Services, occasional weekdays

Generous salary plus fees. Apply to Parish Administrator

New Church Rooms
St. Mary's Church
Church Street
Stoke Newington
London N16 9ES

Email:stmarystokenewington@btinternet.com

Closing dates for applications 30th April 2012

30 March 2012

We have a 2-manual pipe organ and two choirs which generally sing on alternate 11am Mass on Sundays. At the other two Masses each weekend, we have organ accompaniment for the hymns for most Masses, depending upon the availability of an organist..

The part-time position attracts a starting salary of £350 per month, to cover two Masses on Sundays, one evening’s rehearsal each week and 4 weeks paid holiday each year.

A copy of the Terms of Reference and the route by which to apply is available from epping@dioceseofbrentwood.org

For any further information, please contact Fr James Hawes (Parish Priest), on 01992 572516.

Closing date for applications is 17th April 2012 with an appointment being made by as soon as mutually convenient after that date.

29 Mar 2012

Organ Scholarship
St. Stephen’s Church, Rochester Row, London SW1P 1LE
Starting September 2012, or sooner if suitable
St. Stephen’s is establishing an Organ Scholarship to provide all-round experience in a Parish Church situation. Budget of £300 for repertoire/interpretation lessons paid for by the PCC, plus weekly coaching in liturgical musicianship from the Director of Music, Rosemary Field. Newly-installed 2 manual J.J. Binns organ; voluntary SATB choir. The commitment is Sunday mornings in term-time.
Further details from rosemaryfield@rmfield.co.uk– informal enquiries welcomed.

13 March 2012

Organist-Immaculate Heart of Mary and St Dominic

An experienced Organist is required at Immaculate Heart of Mary and St Dominic, Homerton for the 11am Sunday Mass and for other special celebration masses as specified in the Church calendar.

S/he will be expected to attend a short weekly rehearsal following the Mass, and occasional rehearsals as required and will be given first refusal to play at weddings, funerals and other special services.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Organist, have professional experience of Roman Catholic liturgical and musical practice and possess a thorough knowledge and appreciation of traditional and contemporary Catholic music.

Salary: £50 per session for Masses and other special celebration masses closing date: 13 April 2012

For a full job description and application pack, please visit our website at www.rcdow.org.uk or apply in writing to: juliedauncey@rcdow.org.uk

8 March 2012

Anglican Catholic Church of St Augustine, Best Lane, Canterbury, Kent.

Organist Required for 1 Sunday Service and (if possible) occassional Mid Week Services on Holy Days of Obligation.
Willingness to Liase with a lady who is keen to sing (cantor) the Propers at Mass and also sing during Holy Communion appreciated.
Fee: £20 - £30 per service (Dependent on Experience and open to negotiation when funds permit).

Sunday Sung Mass: 11am (lasts approx 1.5 hours) 4 hymns, music before, during communion and after.

We are a tiny Church with a small but slowly growing congregation. Warm and friendly. We are a traditional Anglican Church using the Anglican Missal and Book of Common Prayer. Merbecke is the prefered setting for Mass with hymns from the New English Hymnal.

The organ is a Johannus Opus 220 organ. It has two manuals and a full standard pedal board. Tonal quality is excellent.
Great: Diapason 8, Stopped Flute 8, Gamba 8, Octave 4, Open Flute 4, Twelfth 2.2/3, Octave 2, Super Quint 1.1/3, Octave 1, Mixture V, Trumpet 8, Clarion 4, Tremulant, Swell: Quintaton 16, Diapason 8, Salicional 8, Rohr Flute 8, Octave 4, Coppel Flute 4, Flute Twelfth 2.2/3, Flute 2, Sesquialtera II, Fagotto 16, Cromorne 8, Tremulant, Coupler Swell to Great
Pedals: Double Bass 16, Sub Bass 16, Principal 8, Gedackt 8, Twelth 5.1/3, Octave 4, Mixture, Contra Trumpet 16, Clarion 4. Couplers from Swell and Great.

The ACC is the original 'Continuing' Anglican Church - we are not Church of England or Roman Catholic. Website: www.anglicancatholic.org.uk

Further details: Bishop Mead 01797 321704 Email: bishopmead@aol.com

7 March 2012

Organist and Director of Music
All Saints' Church, Upper Norwood

A warm and welcoming Parish church in Upper Norwood (close to Crystal Palace) is looking for an Organist and Director of Music to start as soon as possible.

Duties will include preparing the choir and playing for 10am Sunday Eucharist, occasional Evensongs and other Holy day services.
The church has an keen choir and a fine 3-manual Allen Digital Computer organ (as used by Carlo Curley!), and music is a very important part of our services.
Salary: £3380.00 plus weddings and funerals.
The Church has been recently re-ordered, and this is an exciting time in the life of the church.
The choir sings a wide range of music and benefits from the excellent facilities including a new gallery. The Church plans to buy a piano to further develop music in the church.
Further details available from the church website, and please contact Father Leonard Marsh leonard.marsh@yahoo.co.uk 020 8653 2820

17 Feb 2012