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Organist & Director of Music
Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/66917/4781
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Introduction
The joint Benefice of St Michael Betchworth and St Mary the Virgin, Buckland Surrey are seeking a Director of Music to play the organ during Sunday morning Eucharists, which currently alternate weekly between the two churches, and a monthly evensong, and train and develop the choir in their liberal catholic tradition.
We are keen to expand the range of traditional and contemporary music and seek someone who will nurture that ambition. We have an excellent Tickell organ (2014), and Buckland has a 1912 Norman and Beard which is due to be fully refurbished in early 2023,
Main Responsibilities
Worship in church
Play the organ at the 10am Parish Communion Service, Choral Evensong and other services on Holy Days as agreed throughout the year (see current schedule of special services).
Work with the incumbent (or his / her appointed representative) on the choice of hymns for these services and produce monthly music list.
Responsible for choosing, rehearsing, and presenting items to be sung by the choir at all choir-led services, and for all music played on the organ.
Play the organ and direct the choir for all weddings and funerals in the church where such musical accompaniment is requested (agreed additional fee to be paid)
Secure replacement organist for their 6-week holiday period and for any other absences.
The Choir
Lead weekly practices of the full choir (except during time of holiday)
Build up a Junior Choir, and take a dedicated Junior Choir practice
Enable the development of choir members through the RSCM Voice for Life scheme
Direct the choir in matters of choir etiquette, e.g., organise processions, punctuality
Nurture choir members and report any pastoral concerns to the incumbent (or the churchwardens in the case of a vacancy) at a regular meeting
Safeguarding
Follow the safeguarding policy “A Safe Church” and complete CofE training course
Occasional Offices
Meet with couples wishing to marry at St Michael’s and St Mary’s and discuss and agree on music for the service.
Liaise with the presiding minister where music is required for a funeral in church.
Management of Resources
Oversee care and maintenance of the organs, and liaise with nominated contractors
Facilitate a catalogued archive of music.
Organise the purchase of robes and replacement of damaged books and purchase of additional music within an annual budget
Encourage the use of both organs outside Sunday services e.g., for concerts and organ pupils.
Current Schedule of Special Services:
- Advent Carol Service (Evening)
- Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (Two Evenings)
- Midnight Mass (Evening)
- Christmas Day (10am)
- Ash Wednesday (Evening)
- Maundy Thursday (Evening)
- Good Friday
- Ascension Day (Evening)
The Ideal Candidate
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Safeguarding
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C1 Foundation module of C of E Safeguarding course (this can be taken online on appointment) |
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Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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About us
Salary is £4,000 per year plus bonuses for weddings and funerals
Closing date is 30/9/2022 but we may appoint before then if the right candidate comes along.