Contact:
Revd Dr Francesca Perlman Mitchell
Email:
revfrancesca@parishofkingswood.org.uk
Phone:
07469 630495
Address:
1. St Andrew's Church, Brighton Road, Kingswood, Surrey. KT20 6QE
2. Church of the Wisdom of God, Josephine Avenue, Lower Kingswood, Surrey. KT20 7DH
Locality:
Kingswood
Postcode/Zip:
KT20 6QE
Musical Requirements:
Could you be our new Director of Music? We are a parish with two small, friendly churches in neighbouring villages in Surrey, We are seeking to appoint an experienced organist to play for our services, and work with us as we restart our Parish Choir.
You will be required to play the organ at two services each Sunday morning, one at St Andrew’s and the other at the Wisdom of God, as well playing for special services. We are also looking to work with you as we restart our parish choir, and duties will include rehearsing and conducting, as well as recruiting new members.
Please see below for a more detailed description of duties and a person description. Do contact Revd Francesca for an informal chat and an application form.
Description of duties
• Playing at 2 services each Sunday (9,30 at the Wisdom of God, Lower Kingswood; 11am at St Andrew’s,
Kingswood),
• To play the organ at services: 4 hymns, parts of a sung Mass, and music before and after the service
• To play at additional services (e.g. Christmas and Easter) as required
• To form a choir at one or both churches to sing regularly at services
• Actively recruit members to form such a choir
• To rehearse and direct such a choir, including weekly rehearsals
• Understand music as a tool for outreach and church growth
• To play for occasional services, e.g. funerals, weddings, if available
• To choose hymns in conjunction with the Minister
• To encourage the congregation in singing
• Oversee the care of the organs and piano.
• Comply with safeguarding policy, including having an enhanced DBS check
• Comply with health and safety policy, including performing risk assessments for activities where
appropriate
Person description: skills and qualities
• Proficiency on organ and piano
• Experience and proficiency in conducting a church choir
• Experience in a range of styles of church music
• Ability to work with and inspire volunteers (adults and children) , and encourage the congregation
• Ability to work with the Priest-in-Charge and officers of the church
• Sympathy with the beliefs of the church