Job Opening: Music Director and Organist/Pianist
The Episcopal Church in Almaden (ECA) is seeking a Music Director and Organist/Pianist
The person selected will help ECA fulfill its vision of creating a joyful, dynamic worship experience, supported and enriched by music both congregational and choral through celebration and education. We want the Music Director to help educate and train individuals and the congregation as a whole, preparing them to participate fully in the worship of the church. We want the Holy Spirit to be felt in our singing and in the music sung by the choir, and to engage a broad range of repertoire in both. We want to be creative and collaborative in our worship planning, and to have fun together doing so. Joyfulness and a personally engaging manner will be considered as much as technical competence in the choice of our Music Director. ECA considers its music programs to be a vital ministry.
Ideal candidate qualities and background:
Familiarity with Episcopal/liturgical worship
Flexibility and willingness to learn and lead new styles
Ability to work collaboratively with Rector and other music leaders and musicians
Range of experience with musical styles and genres
Experience introducing congregations to new musical styles
Experience with choral conducting
Talented organist and pianist
Ability to recruit and nurture choir members
Key points:
Experienced Adult Choir (currently 8-12 members)
Modern 3-manual digital Phoenix organ from England
One Sunday morning service at 10:45 a.m.
Since COVID pandemic, the Adult Choir only rehearses on Sunday morning before services starting at 9:30 or later (except during summer)
Work with Bell Choir, Folk Choir and Casual Choir which all have their own leaders
Folk Choir performs six to seven times a year, which do not require Music Director’s attendance
Casual Choir performs six to seven times a year and requires Music Director’s participation
Intimate, in-the-round worship space
Church facility shared with UCC congregation (worships at 9:00 a.m. with its own Music Director)
Part-time position (10-15 hours/wk.) with competitive salary ($20,000-25,000) and negotiable benefits.
Apply by: July 15, 2023
Email resume to: toddger@aol.com
The Episcopal Church in Almaden
6581 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120
Phone: (408) 268-0245 www.churchinalmaden.org
Contact:
Todd Axtell
Music Search Committee
650/856-2020 or 408/693-4089
toddger@aol.com