Open Positions

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Full or part-time music positions that are currently open at local churches or academic institutions, posted in the order of date submitted. To submit an available position, please visit this page and follow the instructions. To ask that a position be removed, contact the webmaster. Positions will be listed for 90 days unless otherwise advised.

Part-time Organist
Bering Memorial United Church of Christ
1440 Harold St
Houston, Texas 77006

Contact
Rob Seible
robseiblekosajr@gmail.com
713.526.1017
832.455.0713 (cell)

Website
Facebook

Number and Times of Services

10:50 am Sunday Service
7:15 pm Thursday Rehearsal

Responsibilities

Play 1 rehearsal and 1 service per week
Play piano when appropriate

Qualifications

Familiarity with standard organ literature
Ability to play alternate harmonization

Resources

We hire a string quartet during Lent and trumpets/timpani for Easter

Posted April 15, 2024

Interim Church Organist
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church
12535 Perthshire Rd
Houston, Texas 77024-4186

Contact
Gardner Headrick
admin@hsechurch.org
713-468-7796

Website

Number and Times of Services

10:30 am Sunday Eucharist
Special services such as weddings and funerals as able

Responsibilities

Work with the Rector (pastor) remotely to select four Hymns for each Sunday from the Episcopal Church Hymnal of 1982
Offer a prelude and postlude each Sunday appropriate to our worship style
Use the Church’s organ throughout the week as needed for practice
Utilize available funding for solo vocalists on Sundays at the discretion of the Rector

Salary

A stipend of $400.00 will be offered for each Sunday service

Additional Information

Begin as soon as possible and commit through the end of August 2024
Receive automatic consideration for future employment including Choir Director at the Church
Gardner Headrick between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm at the number above or send a resume to admin@hsechurch.org

Posted April 2, 2024

Part-time Organist and Choir Director
Calvary Episcopal Church
806 Thompson Rd.
Richmond, Texas 77406

Contact
Dr. Janet Soller, Search Chair
jmfsoller@gmail.com
713 380 7192 (please text)

Website

Number and Times of Services

8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service (usually Rite I – Holy Eucharist)
Special Services on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas
Other special Services may include Lessons and Carols, and Evensong, and as assigned by the Rector

Responsibilities:

Choose and perform musical selections for services, in collaboration with the rector. To include hymns, anthems, service music, preludes, postludes, and transitional music as needed. This should be done with at least a two-week lead time
Proof the bulletin to ensure that music selections and lyrics are as provided, as well any pertinent copyright information
Lead and rehearse choir once during the week (usually Sunday afternoons) and on Sunday morning before 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Coordinate/budget for and secure hiring of supplemental musicians (e.g., soloists and instrumentalists)
Schedule and oversee the upkeep of instruments, especially by arranging for regular tunings, etc.
Assistance with weddings and funerals with first right of refusal and established fees
Recruit, instruct and encourage new choir members
Maintain music library inventory
Maintain a regular schedule of personal rehearsals
Advance musical excellence at Calvary
Advance congregational musical participation
Attend a monthly staff meeting and a biweekly meeting with the Rector (if available depending on other work commitments)

Qualifications:

Excellence in Organ performance
Bachelor of Music, Master of Music preferred
Previous experience conducting a choir is preferred
Knowledge and experience within the Anglican/Episcopal tradition of worship preferred
Successful completion of Diocese of Texas training courses, “Safeguarding God’s People” and “Safeguarding God’s Children” and background check

Resources:

Aeolian Skinner Opus 1462 pipe organ with ability to pre-record and play back service music. Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co. – Opus 1462, 1965 | Calvary Episcopal Church – Richmond, TX, US | Pipe Organ Database
Mason and Hamlin Model A Grand Piano

Salary:

The position is 12-15 hours/week with a salary and two weeks’ vacation.
The annual salary is negotiable and will depend upon training and experience.

Additional Information:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, list of references, and video(s) of your organ performance(s) to
Dr. Janet Soller at jmfsoller@gmail.com.
Youtube links for videos are preferred
Application deadline is April 14, 2024
The position reports to The Rector, The Rev. Ralph B. Morgan
Calvary Episcopal Church has a school campus, Calvary Episcopal Preparatory
As our mission states: “Calvary welcomes and embraces all who join us in doing the work of Christ in our
community.” Our growing congregation is filled with the love of the Lord. The ideal Organist/Choir Director
candidate should present a vision that incorporates examples of teamwork and leadership for developing vibrant
musical in our liturgy by the choir and congregation.
You may contact Dr. Soller by email or text for any additional questions.

Posted March 18, 2024

Part-Time Organist
Saint Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
14301 Stuebner Airline Rd.
Houston, TX 77069

Contact
David Horn, Director of Music
dhorn@saintdunstans.org
281-440-1600 (Office)
713-501-4000 (Mobile)

Website

Number and Times of Services/Rehearsals

1 service, Sunday, 11:15 a.m. 10:30 warm-up
1 rehearsal, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

Liaise with the Director of Music to select appropriate music for the liturgical season
Accompany rehearsals and services
May be asked to vocally rehearse music in sectionals

Qualifications