POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE CHARLESTON AREA
MOUNT PLEASANT: HIBBEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Hibben UMC is seeking a talented, energetic individual to fill the position of Church Organist. The organist provides music for traditional Sunday services, participates in Wednesday night choir practices and in special services planned throughout the year. The organist works closely with the Director of Music and the worship committee to enhance the musical offerings of the church and to provide opportunities for the congregation to participate. The organ is a 4-manual Allen installed in 2018. Please send resume including names of references and statement of interest to Steve Price at srprice@comcast.net. (Posted 12/1/2021)
Hibben UMC is seeking a talented, energetic individual to fill the position of Church Organist. The organist provides music for traditional Sunday services, participates in Wednesday night choir practices and in special services planned throughout the year. The organist works closely with the Director of Music and the worship committee to enhance the musical offerings of the church and to provide opportunities for the congregation to participate. The organ is a 4-manual Allen installed in 2018. Please send resume including names of references and statement of interest to Steve Price at srprice@comcast.net. (Posted 12/1/2021)
CHARLESTON: ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
St. John’s Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation located in Charleston South Carolina. St. John's is the "Mother Church of Lutheranism" in Charleston and in South Carolina with the founding of the Church from a German heritage dating back to 1742, making it one of the oldest Lutheran congregations in the country. St. John’s has an outstanding tradition and regional reputation of music excellence and is now looking for a new leader of its entire music program. St. John’s will consider a single candidate that can fulfill both musician performance and choral director responsibilities, but would also consider dividing the responsibilities, hiring two persons -- a separate musician and a choral director for the appropriate candidate(s).
St. John’s is a congregation who believes we have been called "to know Christ... and to make Christ known" by transforming ourselves, the community, and the world for Christ, especially focusing on the use of its music ministry. The instrumentation of the Church is a great source of pride. A Thomas Hall pipe organ was installed in 1823 in the current church and the case for that instrument still fronts the current 1965 three-manual 51-rank Schantz instrument (rebuilt in 1991 / completely refurbished by Schlueter in 2017, with the addition of digital stops and interface) which includes a trompette en chamade. A nineteen-bell carillon that may be played from the organ console was placed in the steeple in 1992.
Interested candidates should direct inquiries, resumes, salary requirements and an audio and/or video file demonstrating skill to the Vestry VP – Steve Trayte at steve.trayte@gmail.com
Click this link for a downloadable PDF with fuller details about the position. (Posted 10/8/2021)
St. John’s Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation located in Charleston South Carolina. St. John's is the "Mother Church of Lutheranism" in Charleston and in South Carolina with the founding of the Church from a German heritage dating back to 1742, making it one of the oldest Lutheran congregations in the country. St. John’s has an outstanding tradition and regional reputation of music excellence and is now looking for a new leader of its entire music program. St. John’s will consider a single candidate that can fulfill both musician performance and choral director responsibilities, but would also consider dividing the responsibilities, hiring two persons -- a separate musician and a choral director for the appropriate candidate(s).
St. John’s is a congregation who believes we have been called "to know Christ... and to make Christ known" by transforming ourselves, the community, and the world for Christ, especially focusing on the use of its music ministry. The instrumentation of the Church is a great source of pride. A Thomas Hall pipe organ was installed in 1823 in the current church and the case for that instrument still fronts the current 1965 three-manual 51-rank Schantz instrument (rebuilt in 1991 / completely refurbished by Schlueter in 2017, with the addition of digital stops and interface) which includes a trompette en chamade. A nineteen-bell carillon that may be played from the organ console was placed in the steeple in 1992.
Interested candidates should direct inquiries, resumes, salary requirements and an audio and/or video file demonstrating skill to the Vestry VP – Steve Trayte at steve.trayte@gmail.com
Click this link for a downloadable PDF with fuller details about the position. (Posted 10/8/2021)
KINGSTREE, SC: WILLIAMSBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [PC(USA)]
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church (411 N. Academy St. Kingstree, SC) is looking for a part-time organist/choir director. The choir meets during the school year and is off during the summer. Kingstree is a colorful small town on the Black River, midway between Charleston and Myrtle Beach and inland from Georgetown about 40 miles. Worship at Williamsburg Church is traditional and family oriented.
The church’s organ was originally installed in 1957 with modifications and enlargement of the organ being completed in January 2006, which included an additional 9 ranks of pipes and 7 digital stops. The Great was moved out of the chamber into the sanctuary with all pipes in the Great displayed, with voicing completed by Daniel Angerstein. The organ is regularly maintained by Lincoln Pipe Organs, Inc.
Interested candidates may contact Willliamsburg church at wmsbpresby@ftc-i.net for a complete job description and to apply. (Posted 6/15/2021)
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church (411 N. Academy St. Kingstree, SC) is looking for a part-time organist/choir director. The choir meets during the school year and is off during the summer. Kingstree is a colorful small town on the Black River, midway between Charleston and Myrtle Beach and inland from Georgetown about 40 miles. Worship at Williamsburg Church is traditional and family oriented.
The church’s organ was originally installed in 1957 with modifications and enlargement of the organ being completed in January 2006, which included an additional 9 ranks of pipes and 7 digital stops. The Great was moved out of the chamber into the sanctuary with all pipes in the Great displayed, with voicing completed by Daniel Angerstein. The organ is regularly maintained by Lincoln Pipe Organs, Inc.
Interested candidates may contact Willliamsburg church at wmsbpresby@ftc-i.net for a complete job description and to apply. (Posted 6/15/2021)
MONCKS CORNER: MEPKIN ABBEY
Organist Needed. Men and women can apply. Mepkin Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in Moncks Corner SC. Liturgical music consists of sung psalms using original psalm tones, and traditional hymns and Mass settings. The Divine Office is sung seven times daily, and a sung Mass is celebrated on four weekdays and Sunday. At a minimum, the organist would be expected to accompany singing at the Masses, which are 7:30 AM weekdays and 10:00 AM Sundays; Lauds/Morning Prayer at 6:30 AM and Vespers/Evening Prayer at 6 PM. You would be free for a good part of the day. Required skills include proficiency on the organ, and the ability to accompany liturgical music using lead sheets (melody line with chord symbols). Desirable skills include training others in organ skills. Psalms, hymns and Mass settings are specified in Office and Mass ORDOs published by a member of the monastic community. Accompaniment lead sheets will be provided. While experience in Catholic and monastic liturgies is not required, it would be useful. Free room and board would be provided at the monastery, and a modest stipend would be provided based on experience and demonstrated skills. Must commit to a minimum of one month. The monastery has a very extensive library for research and can be used in the off times or for other interests. Contact Father Joseph Tedesco, OCSO Superior, at frjoetedesco@gmail.com and send résumé. (Posted 6/02/2021)
Organist Needed. Men and women can apply. Mepkin Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in Moncks Corner SC. Liturgical music consists of sung psalms using original psalm tones, and traditional hymns and Mass settings. The Divine Office is sung seven times daily, and a sung Mass is celebrated on four weekdays and Sunday. At a minimum, the organist would be expected to accompany singing at the Masses, which are 7:30 AM weekdays and 10:00 AM Sundays; Lauds/Morning Prayer at 6:30 AM and Vespers/Evening Prayer at 6 PM. You would be free for a good part of the day. Required skills include proficiency on the organ, and the ability to accompany liturgical music using lead sheets (melody line with chord symbols). Desirable skills include training others in organ skills. Psalms, hymns and Mass settings are specified in Office and Mass ORDOs published by a member of the monastic community. Accompaniment lead sheets will be provided. While experience in Catholic and monastic liturgies is not required, it would be useful. Free room and board would be provided at the monastery, and a modest stipend would be provided based on experience and demonstrated skills. Must commit to a minimum of one month. The monastery has a very extensive library for research and can be used in the off times or for other interests. Contact Father Joseph Tedesco, OCSO Superior, at frjoetedesco@gmail.com and send résumé. (Posted 6/02/2021)
HANAHAN: MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCU)
Messiah Lutheran Church in Hanahan, SC is seeking a part-time organist/choir director for their weekly Sunday liturgical Service at 11:00 am. There are also special services such as Christmas Eve. Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week.
The organist/choir director of the congregation will be responsible for selecting the music for the worship services in consultation with the Worship Committee and with the pastor. There are choir duties as well, but the choir is currently suspended because of the pandemic. Please send your resume listing pertinent musical experience to Rev. Craig W. Versprille at cversp@comcast.net or to Messiah Lutheran Church, 1106 Yeamans Hall Rd., Hanahan, SC 29410. For additional information about the position please call (843) 747-5316. (Posted 3/18/2021)
Messiah Lutheran Church in Hanahan, SC is seeking a part-time organist/choir director for their weekly Sunday liturgical Service at 11:00 am. There are also special services such as Christmas Eve. Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week.
The organist/choir director of the congregation will be responsible for selecting the music for the worship services in consultation with the Worship Committee and with the pastor. There are choir duties as well, but the choir is currently suspended because of the pandemic. Please send your resume listing pertinent musical experience to Rev. Craig W. Versprille at cversp@comcast.net or to Messiah Lutheran Church, 1106 Yeamans Hall Rd., Hanahan, SC 29410. For additional information about the position please call (843) 747-5316. (Posted 3/18/2021)
GOOSE CREEK: ST. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN CHURCH (NALC)
St. Timothy seeks a part-time organist to play their 37-stop, 2-manual Alen Quantum Q265D (2012). The ideal candidate
or write: Music Ministry, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, PO Box 807, Goose Creek, SC 29445. (Posted 10/21/21)
St. Timothy seeks a part-time organist to play their 37-stop, 2-manual Alen Quantum Q265D (2012). The ideal candidate
- has experience playing a traditional liturgical service and accompanying a chancel choir;
- views organ skills as a service to God and as a vital part of worship leadership;
- is open to and reliant on following God's Spirit in a team environment.
or write: Music Ministry, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, PO Box 807, Goose Creek, SC 29445. (Posted 10/21/21)
