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Updated: Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014

Saints Peter and John Episcopal Church
169 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Church: (315) 252-5721
Email: secretary@saintspeterandjohn.org
The historic Saints Peter and John Episcopal Church in Auburn, New York, is seeking an organist and choir director to begin in September, 2014. Duties would include playing 8:30-11:30 a.m. each Sunday for choir rehearsal and music service. Director duties would include directing a choir with one weeknight rehearsal and a rehearsal 1 hour before the 10 am service. Funerals and weddings extra. The large, 19th century building is furnished with a 2-manual pipe organ with much of the 1887 Roosevelt pipe work intact and restoration plans underway. Organ students have often succeeded in this position, but any individual whose primary interest is organ with some piano available would be encouraged to apply. Salary commensurate with experience. Send inquiries directly to the church with the above email link. posted 9/3/14

United Church of Fayetteville
310 East Genesee Street
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Church: (315) 637-3186
Email: search2014@theucf.org
The United Church of Fayetteville seeks a Director of Music Ministries or would consider two church musicians who would assume the jobs of Organist and/or Choir Director for its strong music program. Some duties include: providing organ music for Sunday worship, directing choirs (vocal and handbells) or instrumentalists and participating in weekly rehearsals and one worship service. Candidates must be experienced organ/piano accompanists and proficient in choir and handbell conducting. UCF has a 27 rank pipe organ containing many ranks from the original Johnson organ. The organ has been rebuilt twice, and is maintained by Kerner & Merchant. Also in use is a four-octave set of Schulmerich handbells. For more information on the church, click the link above. To send a letter of intent with résumé, use the email link above or send to the street address listed.
posted 9/3/14

First Presbyterian Church, Baldwinsville
64 Oswego Street
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Church: (315) 635-9964
Music Director: (315) 635-8722
Email: rheta@cnymail.com
First Presbyterian Church of Baldwinsville is seeking an organist for worship and choir rehearsal beginning Sept 2014. Duties include Sunday worship at 10 AM and Choir rehearsal on Thursday evening. Historic tracker organ has been continuously well-maintained. Experience in Sacred Music and organ performance is preferred. Salary information available by contacting search committee chairperson, Rheta Jenks at (315) 635-8722. Resumes may be submitted to rheta@cnymail.com or First Presbyterian Church at the address above.
posted 7/7/14

St John's Episcopal, Marcellus
15 Orange St Street
Marcellus, NY 13108
Church: (315) 673-2500
Email: sj15@windstream.net
Email: pbartolo@twcny.rr.com
St. John’s blends traditional hymns with some contemporary pieces, using both piano and organ accompaniment to provide a dynamic worship service. We are a family sized parish that is looking to grow our music program and membership.

We are seeking a musician with the following qualifications:
· Proficient piano accompanist (must read music)
· Experience with Episcopal Hymns preferred
· Ability to play the organ preferred
· Ability to teach new music to the congregation

The pianist / organist will:
· Enhance the worship experience at St. John’s Episcopal Church through providing high quality music.
· Provide organ and/or piano accompaniment for worship services and rehearsals.
· Consult with vestry designates to choose, prepare and provide all service music including three weekly hymns, a prelude, offertory, and postlude to coincide with the worship theme.
· Prepare bulletin notifications and notify the office electronically 2 weeks prior to each service. · Participate in worship planning.
· Provide notice and/or a qualified substitute for any services when on vacation or unable to be present.
· Provide music for weddings and funerals (with additional compensation) subject to availability. If not available, assist in securing a substitute.

The position is a 10 month position with no music in July and August. Please respond with your resume and letter of interest via email. We will be scheduling auditions in August.

First Presbyterian Church, Oneida
304 Broad Street
Oneida, NY 13421
Church: (315) 363-7590
Parish Email: oneidafirstpres@oneidafirstpres.org
The position of Organist & Accompanist at First Presbyterian, Oneida, is immediately available. Responsibilities include working with an experienced choir director to promote congregational singing as well as the church's music program. Competitive salaried position, negotiable. Choir practices Sunday after worship; no weekday rehearsals.
Posted 5/15/14

St. Peter & St. John's Episcopal Church, Auburn
169 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Church: (315) 252-5721
Parish Secretary Email: Kim Brown : secretary@saintspeterandjohn.org
Organist/Choir Director. The historic Saints Peter and John Episcopal Church in Auburn, New York, is seeking an organist and choir director to begin in September, 2014. Duties would include playing 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. each Sunday for choir rehearsal and music service. Director duties would include rehearsing with the choir with one night a week and a rehearsal 1 hour before the 10 am service. Funerals and weddings extra. The large, 19th century building is furnished with a 2-manual pipe organ with much of the 1887 Roosevelt pipe work intact and restoration plans underway. Organ students have often succeeded in this position, but any individual whose primary interest is organ with some piano skills would be encouraged to apply. Salary begins at $13,000, with 2 weeks vacation. Send inquiries to the above email address, Attention: Kim Brown.
Posted 5/15/14, edited 6/19/14

St John's Episcopal Church, Ithaca
210 Cayuga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Church: (607) 273-6532
Parish Office Email: stjohns@clarityconnect.com
St. John's is a community of faith with a strong ministry of music. The Director of Music will direct children, youth, hand bell, and adult choirs, lead weekly rehearsals, play and accompany the choirs at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Additionally, the director will be called upon for services such as Easter Vigil, Christmas, Thanksgiving, weddings, funerals, and periodic special services. An important focus is the engagement of children and youth in the music ministry. Candidates should be proficient as both soloist and accompanist and should be familiar with Episcopal liturgy.
Please contact the church office at the above email address for inquiries and a full job description.
Posted Wednesday, February 19th, 2014

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Fayetteville
7248 Highbridge Road
P.O. Box 236, Fayetteville, NY 13066
Church: (315) 637-9290
Fax: (315) 637-5441
Office Manager Email: ofcmgrgslc@verizon.net
The part-time position of Organist/Music Director at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Fayetteville, NY is open as of March 1, 2014. The Music Director is responsible for bell and vocal choirs as for the planning and preparation of liturgical celebrations including worship services, funerals, weddings, etc. The position requires proficiency in organizing the congregation’s music groups and musicians in ensembles or as soloists. The Music Director is expected to schedule regular rehearsals to provide direction and training. There are two services on Sunday from September through May and one Sunday service during the summer. The Organist/Music Director is a member of the Church Council’s Worship & Music Committee and works closely with the Pastor in planning worship services. Good Shepherd’s pipe organ was built by Kerner & Merchant in 1984, and refurbished and upgraded in 2004. It is primarily designed for service playing but is versatile enough to play most concert organ literature. The church also owns a Steinway baby grand piano which is located in the sanctuary and can also be used as part of the worship services. Salary for this position is negotiable. Contact Carol Follett, office manager, at the addresses and numbers given above.
Posted Wednesday, February 12th, 2014

St Alban's Church, Syracuse
1308 Meadowbrook Drive
Syracuse, New York 13224
Church: (315) 446-3490
Pastor Email: julieatalban@gmail.com
The Organist must be able to play both organ and piano, and see to their maintenance. St. Alban's has a high quality, small Casavant pipe organ, a grand piano in the church, and an upright piano in the choir room. The Organist will collaborate with the Choir Director and work with any guest musicians. Four Syracuse University music students are paid as Section Leaders for our small choir. SU Senior Matthew Hernandez also serves as Choir Director. The Organist will work with the Rector and Choir Director to plan the music program, and is responsible to the Rector. The Organist is expected to come prepared 15 minutes prior to the Sunday morning 10:00 a.m. choir rehearsal and 10:30 a.m. service, and also the Thursday evening choir rehearsal from 7:00- 8:15 p.m. The Organist must be at St. Alban's on Christmas Eve, Christmas morning, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday (which directly precede Easter), and Easter. Apart from sudden illness, no substitutes are permitted on these holy days. Further information can be found at http://www.stalban.us/organist.pdf
Posted Monday, October 28th, 2013

Faith Lutheran Church, Cicero
6142 Rt 31
Cicero, NY 13039
Church: (315) 699-5224
Cassie: (315) 668-8354
Email: rrichmo@twcny.rr.com
Organist, pianist and choir director needed as soon as possible. Choir of about 12 - 18 members, all eager to sing. The church has an Allen organ, and a baby grand piano. The job would entail Sunday morning service at 9am, choir rehearsals, as well as possible funeral or wedding events. There may be other possibilities for additional musical group formation depending on the skills of the candidate. It is also possible in the future that another service will be added. This is a permanent position, with four Sundays of vacation per year. However, the four Sundays cannot be taken during the Christmas or Easter holidays. The organist is expected to be present for Christmas Eve service, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. These are very important times for the church, and are not negotiable. The salary offered is $8100 per year; pay periods are twice monthly. The choir has presented a Christmas and Spring Cantata this last year, and enjoys most forms of music - from praise (contemporary) to more traditional forms of Lutheran music. The candidate should be an experienced player - no novices please. Applicants will be asked to play various liturgies and hymns from the Lutheran books of worship, as well as preludes and postludes appropriate for the church year seasons. Interested persons may contact Cassie at the above stated numer or email for an interview and audition. Applicants are asked to not contact the church regarding this position.
Posted Wednesday, May 15th, 2013. Revised Thursday, May 16th.

St John's Episcopal Church
341 North Main St
Oneida, New York 13421
Phone: (315) 363-1940
Email: stjohnsoneida@verizon.net
St John's is in need of a part time organist. The church houses a lovely 1922, 3 manual Skinner organ on which extensve renovations has been started by Kerner & Merchant Pipe Organ Builders, with a firm commitment to complete renovation as soon as possible.
Services are held on Sundays at 9:30am, preceded by Choir rehearsal at 8:30 am. Interested applicants can forward a letter of interest and resume to the post mail or email addresses listed above. Contact the church office for further information.


Park United Methodist Church
PO Box 54
Hamilton, NY 13346
Phone: (315) 824-0965
Email Resumes: office@parkmethodist.org
Park United Methodist Church in Hamilton is seeking a part-time organist to provide Sunday Worship Music, including working with the choir director to accompany the anthem. Some additional services required throughout the year. The Pipe Organ in the church has recently been rebuilt. For more information, contact Dave Lantz at 315-824-0965 or via email at dave.c.lantz@gmail.com
Posted 8/13/13

Trinity United Methodist Church
45 E Utica Street
Oswego, New York 13126
Phone: (315) 343-1715
Trinity UMC is in need of an organist to play for Sunday worship, Thursday evening choir rehearsal, and additional seasonal worship services beginning September 1, 2013. Trinity has had a vibrant music program for many years. The choir is comprised of dedicated, volunteer singers with varied musical knowledge. The congregation is warm and friendly. The building provides inspriation with its beautiful woodwork and stained glass windows. Music from a wide range of styles enhances the worship experience at Trinity within a traditional worship format. Trinity hopes to find a candidate who will draw upon the past strengths of the church and help them move forward in faith, in harmony, and in love. For further inquiries, and to apply, call the church at the number above.
Posted 8/13/13

Elbridge Community Church
109 E. Main St
Elbridge, New York 13060
Church Office: (315) 689-3012
Elbridge Community Church (American Baptist/UCC) seeks a part time organist/choir diretor to begin September 2014 One service per week at 10am Sunday morning. Instruments include a two manual Allen organ and a Yamaha upright piano. Choir rehearsal time to be determined. In the past, Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings have been used. Salary negotiable. Contact Nancy Weslowski at the number above for more information and to apply.
Posted 8/14/13