Contact:
Simon Shaw
Email:
simon.shaw@wslchurch.uk
Phone:
07717 472974 / 01628 200030 (day)
Address:
Parish Church
Halls Lane
Waltham St Lawrence
Locality:
Reading
Postcode/Zip:
RG10 0JJ
Musical Requirements:
Our friendly and active village church community has a strong musical & choral tradition, enthusiastically supported by congregation and clergy. Due to retirement, we are looking for a very competent Organist to work with our Music Director to continue building our musical capabilities in support of worship.
Candidates likely to be of Grade 7/8 or perhaps ARCO equivalent standard, although applications from an intermediate to advanced organ student receiving tuition would also be welcome.
Other details:
• Fine ‘Father’ Willis 2-manual+pedal organ, c1860, well maintained.
• Robed small SATB choir (and Junior Choir, run separately), supplemented by visiting singers for monthly Choral Evensong and up to 30 singers for twice-yearly cathedral visits.
• Duties: to play for Thursday 7.30pm choir practice, for one Sunday service (CW Communion, or Morning Worship, or BCP Choral Evensong), and occasional festivals (Ash Weds, Ascension Day, Harvest, Christingle, Carols etc).
• Music and worship style is mainstream/traditional, with opportunities to broaden range of music, and be involved in youth music, concerts, annual Choral Festival, Come and Sing days etc.
• Main Sunday service is streamed to YouTube.
• Weddings and Funerals in addition (fees apply - details on request).