​Delaware
American
Guild of
Organists

Delaware Saengerbund Singers

Choral Director​

The Delaware Saengerbund Singers, located at 49 Salem Church Road, are seeking a Choral Director to start on January 6, 2027. Duties include conducting rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30PM, running September through May. Details of annual performances can be found in the pdf..  Those interested in applying should provide a letter of introduction and resume to Keith Farmer, Chair, DSB Singers, 302-354-9748  Klfarmer1962@gmail.com.

9.30.26

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Dover Air Force Base (Bronzeway Services Group)

Part-time musician

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We are seeking one or two qualified Catholic church musicians in the
Dover/Kent County area for a federal subcontract supporting Catholic Masses

at Dover Air Force Base.
The requirements call for a music director and accompanist for two Sunday Catholic Masses, one weekly rehearsal, and occasional special services. Candidates need at least two years of Catholic congregational worship leadership experience, strong piano skills including sight-reading, and the ability to provide a letter of good standing confirming active practicing Catholic status. Qualified
candidates must also be available for an in-person audition at Dover AFB on October 13-14, 2026.

Chris Sanspree
Bronzeway Services Group LLC.  334-300-7632
https://bronzewayservicesgroup.com

9.30.26

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Organist and Choir Director

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church

Aberdeen MD

Organist/choir director for traditional 9 AM Sunday worship

Lutheran liturgy and hymns from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymnal 

The choir has been rehearsing and singing an anthem in worship once per month, and there is openness to increasing this frequency. 

The bell choir has been rehearsing and playing once per month.                       9.12.26

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Organist–Choral Conductor

The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew

 

The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew in downtown Wilmington, Delaware seeks a part-time Organist/Choral Conductor for Sunday worship, choir rehearsals, special feast days, choral services, and special services (i.e. funerals, etc). The successful candidate will be a strategic partner with the Director of Music and Community Engagement and the Rector to create transformational worship experiences, grow SsAM’s community of choral volunteers and staff singers, and ensure consistent maintenance of the organ and piano.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Organist/Choral Conductor

Reports To: Director of Music and Community
Engagement Status: Part-time, non-exempt

 

POSITION SUMMARY We seek a part-time Organist/Choral Conductor for Sunday worship, choir rehearsals, special feast days, choral services, and special services (i.e. funerals, etc). The successful candidate will be a strategic partner with the Director of Music and Community Engagement and the Rector to create transformational worship experiences, grow SsAM’s community of choral volunteers and staff singers, and ensure consistent maintenance of the organ and piano.

 

ABOUT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SAINTS ANDREW AND MATTHEW

The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew (SsAM) is a dynamic, engaged, multi-racial congregation formed from the consolidation of two historic downtown churches. We are a nurturing faith community intentionally welcoming all people as we seek to embody the fullness of God's kingdom in Wilmington and beyond. SsAM’s has a rich and diverse music ministry that reflects the mission and vision of the parish as well as the personality of the congregation. Although strongly rooted in the Anglican tradition, music at SsAM frequently includes Negro Spirituals, World Music, Chant, Gospel, Drumming and the full spectrum of classical music from Renaissance to Contemporary.

At SsAM, we view the primary musical ensemble as the congregation! Many who visit are impressed by the enthusiasm and beauty of the SsAM congregation's singing. On most Sundays, being in the congregation is like being in the midst of a choir. Their commitment to musical excellence is demonstrated by the fact that since the beginning of the parish in 1996, the main parish liturgy has been led by a professional-caliber choir of highly skilled volunteer singers with a core octet of professional staff singers. The SsAM choir can be heard most Sundays at the 10:30 a.m. service, on special feast days, and at choral services throughout the year.

 

ORGANIST DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as organist for all services at SsAM, including Sunday services, special feast days, and special services.

● Provide liturgical organ/piano music that is well-prepared and creatively executed for the following:

   - Congregational accompaniment: hymns, chants & service music

   - Choral accompaniment

   - Preludes, postludes and voluntaries within the context of liturgy

● Demonstrate (or develop) the ability to play in a variety of styles other than   traditional classical music such as Negro Spirituals and Gospel music, and include   as appropriate for any given service or concert.

● Provide improvisations within the context of liturgy that are well-crafted and   intentionally executed.

● Continue developing keyboard skills through a variety of means. For example:

   - Attending workshops and seminars

   - Taking courses as needed

   - Private study

● Advise on the tuning and maintenance needs of all keyboard instruments.

 

CHORAL CONDUCTOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● In partnership with the Director of Music and Community Engagement and the rector choose anthems, psalm settings, service music, and other choral pieces, being mindful of

   - Liturgical seasons

   - Appropriate degree of difficulty for the choir and congregation

   - The lectionary

   - What will be enjoyed, understood, and appropriate for the SsAM congregation

● Seek out music that represents diverse cultures, particularly music from the African American culture, and maintain an appropriate and intentional balance of styles. Perform these styles in a manner that is sensitive to each individual style and incorporates appropriate performance practices.

● Demonstrate (or develop) the ability to rehearse and conduct in a variety of styles including music traditionally a part of the Anglican tradition, Negro Spirituals, and Gospel music.

● Rehearse, direct, a Rehearse, direct, and expand the Parish Adult Choir and Choral Scholars

   - Compile practice materials for the choir

   - Recruit choral scholars with the support of the Director of Music

      and Community Engagement 

   - Audition and hire section leaders (choral scholars)

   - Recruit and assess new volunteer choir members

● Meet with the Director of Music and Community Engagement on a regular basis. ● Continue developing musical and technical skills through a variety of means. For example:

   - Attending workshops and seminars

   - Taking courses as needed

   - Private study

 

COMPENSATION

● Part-time Salary range of $33,000 to $40,000 per year.

● Ninety-Eight (72) Services per year. With four paid vacation days. Additional services will be paid at a mutually agreed upon rate to be set in conversation with the rector and the Director of Music and Community Engagement.

● This position will have the right of first refusal for all funerals and weddings where a staff organist is requested. These special services will be paid at a mutually

agreed upon rate to be set in conversation with the rector and the Director of Music and Community Engagement.

● This position will have a professional development budget for use towards conference attendance, workshops, private lessons, etc.

 

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit:

● A cover letter describing your sense of calling to this work

● Resume/CV

● Three References

 

All materials should be sent to Jonathan W. Whitney, Director of Music and Community Engagement: jwhitney@ssam.org                                                       

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