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St. John's Episcopal Church seeks a Director of Music/Organist/Church Musician (part time). Accountable to the Parish Priest, the church musician will provide music and musical leadership at the regular Sunday services of the Parish and for additional services that are part of the Parish's liturgical custom and cycle. Provide music for other occasions as requested such as weddings and funerals. Work in cooperation with fellow staff members. Continue to grow in musicianship. The ideal candidate will provide direction for a seasonal choir, handbells and other musical groups as needed and work to develop, and encourage, small ensembles, soloists and other talented musicians within the congregation. Send cover letter and resume to Rev. Erin Kirby, St. John's Episcopal Church, PO Box 968 Marion NC 28752

St. Philip’s is seeking a Director of Music Ministry to serve as Organist, Choir Director, and Nurturer of volunteer parish musical groups. We are open to different configurations of the position, so please apply even if you are not an organist but have experience directing a music ministry and working with organ accompanists. This is part time, salaried position. The Director of Ministry will be adept at employing music in liturgy. Important to the position is an expertise in the literature of organ and choral music and the ability to learn and to teach church music of various styles from the Anglican tradition and beyond. We seek a creative and professional musician with inclusive tastes and a passion for encouraging active participation in the liturgical life of the congregation. The full job description is found at stphilipsbrevardnc.org Please send inquiries/resumes to:  musicdirectorstphilips@gmail.com 

Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 1201 Riverside Dr, Asheville.  They are looking for a musician to play one service a Sunday,  accompanying hymns & chants, no choir responsibility.  The instrument is a small Moller pipe organ, built in 1973.   Compensation negotiable. Please click the "contact us" link for more information. 

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Brevard, NC, Sacred Heart Catholic Church is seeking a part time Music Coordinator to organize, rehearse, and participate in two masses per weekend, one on Saturday afternoon and one on Sunday morning, plus additional holy days. Participation in funerals and weddings will include additional compensation. Compensation will be based on qualifications. Good keyboard skills (piano a must, organ a plus) and the ability to effectively engage a variety of groups in music ministry are necessary. Knowledge of Catholic liturgy is preferred. Please submit a resume and cover letter to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Brian Berg Lane, Brevard, NC, 28712, or to Jenni@sacredheartnc.org.

Reformation Lutheran Church in Greeneville TN is seeking an organist/pianist, 15-20 hour per week. Duties and responsibilities would be: To oversee and organize the music program for the church and utilize the gifts and talents of as many members as possible to enhance the music program. To select and provide organ/piano music for all Sunday morning services and other seasonal services of the church year. Contact Reformation Lutheran Church 400 West Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 423 638-4627

First Baptist Church of Forest City seeks organist/pianist(s) for Sunday morning worship, special services, and all rehearsals. Past worship services can be viewed on forestcityfbc.com/watch. Worship and rehearsals are on Sunday and Wednesday evenings; exact responsibilities can be negotiated. Salary will depend on responsibilities and will be competitive. Contact: Diane Nelson, First Baptist Church, Forest City, NC

Saluda  Presbyterian Church is seeking a pianist for weekly Sunday morning  services. Responsibilities are: prelude, hymns, "special music",  offertory and postlude.  The special music segment is a short solo work of the pianist's  choosing.  The former pianist's repertoire included Scarlatti to African  American Spirituals and everything in between.  There  is no choir. The compensation is $75 per service.  

Saluda  Presbyterian Church, located in a historic church building in lovely  downtown Saluda, is a small, warm, and caring community with  a music-loving congregation.