Organist at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church - Cathedral Road
630 East Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA 19422
Position description of the position of Organist at St. Mary’s:
One service per week of Holy Eucharist - Prelude, Opening Hymn, Service Music,
Offertory Hymn, Communion Hymn, Ending Hymn, Postlude
Offertory Hymn, Communion Hymn, Ending Hymn, Postlude
Special Services on special days, including: St. Mary’s Feast Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week and Easter
Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week and Easter
Collaborate with Rector to plan music for each Sunday’s Service
Embrace the spirit of music as a way to bring people into the church from a variety
of backgrounds.
of backgrounds.
Seek ways to involve parishioners and worshippers in the musical experience of
worship through creative and innovative offerings and opportunities
worship through creative and innovative offerings and opportunities
Use the full range of musical resources of the Episcopal Church, including:
The Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing, Wonder Love and Praise
The Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing, Wonder Love and Praise
Currently no choir responsibilities
Teaching Sunday School Children to learn 6-8 songs per year
$16,000 Yearly Compensation
Opportunity for additional income for weddings, funerals, and special services
Four weeks, including four Sundays, of paid vacation per year
To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and three references to the
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