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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.
Occasional/Part-time Organist
Houston, TX
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
11507 Huffmeister Rd.
Houston, TX 77065
Contact
Michelle Murphree, Director of Music Ministries
michelle.murphree@ctrcc.com
281-469-5533
Number and times of services
- 1-2 services a month, Sundays at 11 am. Morning rehearsal begins at 10:15 am
- Additional special services during the liturgical year (such as 4:00 pm Mass on Christmas Eve)
Number and times of rehearsals
- Rehearsals with youth choirs on the Monday evening prior to the Sunday Mass
Responsibilities
- Play service music (preludes, postludes, and other appropriate music)
- Accompany the congregation during hymn singing
- Accompany the youth choirs at Mass
Qualifications
- Organ (and piano) performance skills at a level suitable for playing and accompanying in worship required
- Music degree (or currently pursuing music degree) preferred
- Experience playing and accompanying in worship preferred
Additional Information
- Qualified candidates should send resume and repertoire list to Michelle Murphree, Director of Music Ministries at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
Posted October 14, 2024
Music Director
Houston, TX
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
9900 Stella Link Rd., Houston, TX. 77025
Phone: 713-667-0497
Number and times of services
- Sunday masses at 11:30 am and 1 pm
- Special services
Responsibilities
- Attendance at Church Staff meetings
- Selecting music for Sunday Masses and special liturgies throughout the year
- Lead practice each Sunday before 11AM Mass & 1:30PM Mass and for special liturgies
- Accompanying or cantor at Funeral Masses
- Building a music library for use in worship
- Recording psalms, choral music/instrumental arrangements for cantors (English and Spanish)
- Preparing new music for distribution to cantors and instrumentalists for each liturgical season
- Keeping copyrights up to date and reporting music usage
- Supervising, training, mentoring and scheduling accompanists, cantors, and instrumentalist(s)
- Developing a Parish Choir (English)
- Overseeing Choir rehearsals weekly from August to June
- Lining up various instrumentalists or singers to join the choir
- Arranging music; Listening to music/researching musical possibilities
- Maintain music library for choir – database and printed materials
- Consulting with Director of Hispanic Choir
- Creating and communicating rehearsal schedules
- Arranging music folders for the bilingual choir, guitarists, and instrumentalists
- Maintaining music library for choir – database and printed materials
- Developing a Children’s Choir
- Planning Christmas choirs (English & Spanish)
- Planning a Christmas concert or other parish choral event
- Dealing with sound system technical issues in church: maintenance and trouble shooting
- Dealing with microphone issues/screen use in Parish Hall
- Other duties as assigned by Pastor
Qualifications
- Degree in Music required; previous experience in leading a liturgical music ministry program preferred
- Conversant in Spanish; Bi-lingual preferred
- Valid Texas driver’s license
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25- 50 pounds
Additional Information
- Suitable candidates may send a cover letter, resume, and minimum salary range requirement.
- Candidates must present three letters of recommendation, two professional and one personal.
- Send resume to searchcommitteecc@gmail.com.
- Applicants who do not include a minimum salary range may not receive further consideration.
Posted September 15, 2024
Director of Traditional Music Ministries
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
West University United Methodist Church
3611 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
Contact
Rev. Preston Morgan
pmorgan@westumethodist.org
713-664-8111 or 979-571-2587
Number and times of services
- One weekly service on Sundays at 11 am
Number and times of rehearsals
- One choir rehearsal
- Additional rehearsals for other ensembles
Responsibilities
- Partner with pastoral staff, worship planning committee, and planning team to design and curate worship experiences
- Primary leader, director, and conductor of musical ensembles related to traditional worship including sanctuary choir, handbells, and children’s choir
- Bring innovation to congregational encounter and embodiment of the Holy Spirit through canonical scripture, tradition, reason, and experience
- Extend congregational care to all members and visitors participating in and around this ministry area
- Create an inviting, encouraging, and nurturing environment to the congregation and all volunteers
- Engage with the West U UMC Preschool for developing musical gifts in young children
- Lead and/or supervise volunteers in discipling children through children’s choir, youth choir, girls ensemble, and boys ensemble
- Partner with Director of Children’s Ministry to provide musical leadership for annual Vacation Bible School
- Prayerfully support the church and ministry activities
- Serve as primary leader and recruiter of leaders for annual Christmas Alive! community experience
- Include outward- and community-facing activities of mission & outreach in this ministry area
- Partner with West U UMC’s School of Fine Arts and its families to build relationships and include students in West U UMC worship experiences
Qualifications
- M
aster of Sacred Music preferred, comparable experience and gifts will also be considered - Experience conducting both singing and musical instruments/orchestra
- Both clergy and laypersons welcome to apply
Resources
- Pipe Organ & employed organist/accompanist
- Several pianos around campus
- Handbells for handbell choir
Additional Information
- See full job posting at westumethodist.org/careers
Posted August 3, 2024