Music Director/Organist Search
We’re searching for our next Music Director/Organist!
The First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne is seeking a part-time Music Director/Organist to lead our music ministry in collaboration with the Pastor and church leadership. We are a diverse, multi-ethnic 140-member congregation that worships in a predominantly Reformed Presbyterian liturgical style while embracing various musical genres and settings. Our congregation includes a diverse group of musicians with varying skill levels, both instrumentalists and vocalists. The organ is a 1987 Casavant (33 Ranks, 23 Independent Stops, 1640 Pipes), dedicated at the church's centennial. We also have a 1963 Baldwin R Grand Piano (Rebuilt in 2014) and a 4 Octave Schulmerich Handbell set.
As a congregation, we express our love of God through nurture and support of our neighbors; acting as Christ acts towards the stranger, the outcast, the scorned, and the shunned. All are welcome in our community: all genders, all sexual orientations, all nationalities, and the ever-expanding diversity of God’s creation.
The Music Director/Organist is supervised by and is accountable to the Pastor.
Ministry Responsibilities
Works with the Pastor to select music for worship.
Oversees all music used in worship in consultation with the Pastor.
Plays the organ and/or piano for Sunday worship services and special worship services (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, etc.).
Directs the Chancel and Bell choirs, scheduling and holding regular rehearsals as needed (bell choir currently meets at 6:30pm & chancel choir meets at 7:45pm on Thursdays and breaks during the summer).
Purchases music as needed ensuring that the cost is covered by the budget or special funds, consulting with the Treasurer as needed.
Ensures copyright requirements are met and adhered to.
Attends and participates in Music and Worship committee meetings.
Obtains substitute organist when needed.
Schedules tuning/repairs of organ and piano ensuring costs are covered by approved budget. Interfaces with piano and organ tuners and repair persons.
Has first refusal on music for weddings and funerals; guest musicians obtained and overseen by the music director.
Arranges and if needed, assists in special music anthems during the summer when the choirs are on hiatus.
Please see our Full Job Listing for more details!