Assistant University Organist

Sewanee; Sewanee (TN); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Sewanee invites applications for a term position assisting the University Organist in All Saints' Chapel and supporting the School of Theology's music program. The role involves accompanying on piano and organ for services, rehearsals, and tours, with supervision and opportunities to conduct when needed.

The appointment is a 3-year term, full-time hourly, with duties across All Saints' Chapel and Chapel of the Apostles, including weddings, funerals, and liturgies; requires a Bachelor's or

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in organ performance and/or church music.
• Three to four years working in a church environment.
• Ability to play the organ.

Responsabilidades

• Play for weekly Sunday Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. in All Saints' Chapel.
• Play for occasional services: University services, Choral Evensong, Lessons and Carols, weddings and funerals.
• Accompany University Choir rehearsals and performances on piano and organ; conduct sectional rehearsals as needed.
• Conduct rehearsals and performances in the absence of the University Organist/Choirmaster.
• In Chapel of the Apostles, play organ for Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and weekly Eucharist.
• Accompany Seminary Choir and Schola; lead rehearsals and conduct when needed.
• Support other School of Theology liturgies such as Matriculation and Commencement.

Conhecimentos

Able to play the organ

Formação

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in organ performance and/or church music

Descrição da vaga

Primary Function:

This position is a term position that involves assisting the University Organist in the preparation of all services in All Saints' Chapel and assisting the Assistant Professor of Church Music in the music program at the School of Theology.

This position receives general supervision. Broad instructions are provided, and the staff member uses judgment and experience to carry out assignments. Completed assignments and finished products are reviewed by the supervisor after completion.

Position Appointment Details:

• Career Band: NE9
• Hourly, Full-Time
• 3-year term position with an end date of July 31, 2030

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• All Saints' Chapel

  • Play for weekly Eucharist on Sundays during the 11:00 a.m. service.
  • Play for occasional services as needed: University services, monthly Choral Evensong, the annual Service of Lessons and Carols, weddings, and funerals.
  • Accompany, on the piano and organ, the daily rehearsals of the University Choir and conduct rehearsals for sections of the choir (sectional rehearsals) as needed.
  • Accompany the performances of the University Choir: weekly Sunday Eucharist, monthly Choral Evensong, the annual Service of Lessons and Carols, and domestic and international tours.
  • Conduct the rehearsals and performances of the University Choir in the absence of the University Organist/Choirmaster.

• Chapel of the Apostles

  • Play the organ for daily sung services of Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and weekly Eucharist. This responsibility is shared with the Assistant Professor of Church Music, and is flexible; the Assistant University Organist typically plays between one-third and one-half of these services in any week.
  • Play for other occasional School of Theology liturgies, such as Matriculation and Commencement.
  • Accompany both the Seminary Choir and the Schola (an auditioned chamber choir) in weekly rehearsals and services, occasionally leading rehearsals and conducting, especially in the absence of the Assistant Professor of Church Music.

Judgment Required:

Prescribed, established procedures are primarily used to perform the essential function of this position.

Machines & Equipment Used:

Organ

Budgetary Responsibility:

None

Personal Interaction/Communication:

• Student Contact: Conduct student choir rehearsals
• Internal: Answer questions and play for events involving faculty and/or staff members
• External: Answer questions and play for events, including weddings, funerals, and commencement.

Education:

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in organ performance and/or church music.

Experience:

Three to four years working in a church environment.

Job-Related Skills:

Able to play the organ