Contact:
Sarah
Email:
stnicholascompton.office@gmail.com
Address:
St Nicholas Church
The Street
Please note the postal address is c/o The Rectory, The Street, Compton GU3 1ED
Locality:
Compton
Postcode/Zip:
GU3 1EG
Musical Requirements:
The main Sunday service is at 10.30am and Evensong at 6pm (1st Sunday only) with
additional services as expected at festivals and other feast days. The churchmanship
is central and the first Sunday of the month is ‘Muddy Church’.
The adult choir comprises a nucleus of enthusiastic singers.
Other details:
The Rector and PCC of St Nicholas Compton are seeking a new Organist and
Choir Director following the retirement of the present post holder.
St Nicholas is a nationally recognised Grade 1 listed church with a unique double
sanctuary, nestling within Compton, a delightful village near Guildford in Surrey.
The main Sunday service is at 10.30am and Evensong at 6pm (1st Sunday only) with
additional services as expected at festivals and other feast days. The churchmanship
is central and the first Sunday of the month is ‘Muddy Church’.
The organ was built by Kenneth Jones of Dublin and installed in 1995. It is housed in
a solid oak case and has two manuals and pedals, 14 speaking stops and 818 pipes.
It has tracker key action and mechanical stop action. The adult choir comprises a
nucleus of enthusiastic singers.
The Rector and churchwardens would encourage the new appointee to be creative
and would ensure full support for the further development of music at the church.