Contact:
Fr Andrew Downes
Email:
office@stmarys-sunbury.org
Address:
St Mary's Church
Thames St,
Sunbury-on-Thames
TW16 6AA
Locality:
Sunbury on Thames
Postcode/Zip:
TW16 6AA
Musical Requirements:
St Mary’s Church, Sunbury-on-Thames Organist/Choir Leader
We are looking to appoint our next Organist/Choir Leader.
St Mary’s is a warm, inclusive parish church with a strong musical heart. We are the largest parish church in our deanery, set by the River Thames. We have a four-part robed choir and a beautiful organ that sits at the back of the west gallery. Dating from around 1890, it is a fine instrument that we are proud of.
We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic musician who will build on our Anglican choral tradition, inspire our choir, and help grow the musical life of the church for people of all ages.
The role includes:
• Leading the weekly choir practice (currently Friday evenings), with a strong focus on vocal development and expanding the repertoire.
• Providing high-quality organ music and choral leadership for Sunday services and major festivals
• Maintaining and growing the choir – recruiting new members and developing their skills
• Meeting periodically with the Vicar to jointly drive forward our musical offering
• Playing for weddings, funerals and memorial services (additional fees payable)
• Booking and preparing the choir for these services as required
• Helping to arrange musical fundraising concerts
• Complying with Health & Safety and Safeguarding requirements (enhanced DBS check required)
We’re looking for someone with:
• A high standard of organ playing
• The ability to lead and train an adult choir, with particular skill in vocal development and repertoire building
• Experience of developing music activities with children and/or young people
• A willingness to work inclusively and collaboratively, under the line-management of the Vicar.
• An understanding of the worshipping life of the Church of England
• Good organisational skills
Remuneration:
Competitive pay scale in line with RSCM guidelines, depending on experience and qualifications.
If you’d love to help shape the musical future of a welcoming parish church, we would be delighted to hear from you.