Contact:
Caroline Kingsnorth
Email:
steward@carshalton-methodist.org.uk
Address:
8 West Street Lane
Carshalton
Locality:
Carshalton
Postcode/Zip:
SM5 2PY
Musical Requirements:
Position
• We are looking for a person who understands the central place of music in worship, and embraces a variety of worship styles.
• You will be a competent organist and pianist, with experience of church music.
• You will also be an inspirational choir-trainer with good inter-personal and communication skills.
Duties
1. To play the organ for Sunday morning worship and special services for the major Christian festivals such as Easter and Christmas.
To liaise with church stewards regarding services.
2. To plan music for and direct our small SATB choir who currently rehearse on Friday
Evenings.
Additional services
1. You will have the opportunity to play at weddings, funerals and memorial services etc, for an additional fee.
2. By arrangement, to play very occasionally for Sunday afternoon or evening services.
Other details:
ORGANIST AND CHOIR DIRECTOR
Carshalton Methodist Church has always celebrated the place of music in worship. We are one of relatively few Methodist churches still to have a church choir that rehearses regularly and contributes to worship most Sunday mornings.
Applications are invited for the position of Organist and Choir Director at Carshalton Methodist Church, following the unexpected death of the post holder earlier this year. Following his 25 years of dedicated service, we are now seeking to continue his focus on upholding the role of music in our church life.
Our three-manual pipe organ is a particularly fine asset. For more details, please visit the National Pipe Organ Register.(index K00638)
Other responsibilities
1. To oversee the tuning and maintenance of the organ and pianos.
2. To comply with safeguarding procedures and apply them with due care, in partnership with the church Safeguarding Officer.
Remuneration and other arrangements
• Payment terms to be agreed.
• Holidays: occasional cover for services is available to be arranged in advance.