SUBSTITUTE LIST 

The GHAGO Substitute List is provided as a service to organizations looking to contract independent organists and/or choir directors. Any GHAGO member in good standing is eligible to be included on this list, upon their own request.
 

Employers are strongly encouraged to request references and/or representative recordings before contracting a particular musician. Inclusion on this list does not represent any particular level of proficiency. The information provided by those on the sub list has not been confirmed by GHAGO nor is GHAGO able to ensure that any individual is appropriate for any particular situation.

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The current substitute list is available here.

 

To be included on the list or to update your information, email HartfordAGO@gmail.com.

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LOCAL EMPLOYMENT

GHAGO maintains a list of open positions for organists and choir directors within our region. To be included on this list, please email HartfordAGO@gmail.com. Positions will be posted for three months. There is no fee for listing a position.

A national listing is maintained by AGO headquarters, available here.

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First Church of Christ - Wethersfield, CT

Organist/Choir Director

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HISTORIC FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST IN WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT, seeks an outstanding musician for the part-time position of Organist/Choir Director, whose chief task is to bring glory to God and edify the congregation. The desired candidate should be a stellar organist with significant professional training and accomplishment in organ and choral conducting, as well as possess a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ.

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Selected Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrates excellent organ and keyboard skills and has thorough knowledge of appropriate church music and its role in supporting worship.

• Rehearses and directs the First Church Choir weekly from September to early June and seasonal Concert Choir twice yearly, training singers in appropriate technique and appreciation of sacred music.

• Coordinates with Contemporary Worship Leader to select music for the Combined Worship Service regularly occurring on the first Sunday of each month, September to early June.

• Revitalize the handbell choir with rehearsals and performances as needed.

• Potentially expand the music ministry to add children and youth choirs.

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Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years’ experience as a combined church organist/conductor of multiple choirs (vocal, instrumental)

• Bachelor’s degree in music

• Master’s Degree (preferred, not required)

• References upon request.

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For a complete job description, click here. 

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Compensation: $28,000-$31,800 per year 20-25 hours/week

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Start Date: Nov. 3, 2025 or until position filled

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Re-Posted October 9, 2025

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The Congregational Church of Brookfield - Brookfield, CT

Director of Music Ministries

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The Congregational Church of Brookfield is looking for our next Director of
Music Ministries. This individual will lead the music ministries of the
church, which includes accompanying congregational singing and leading the
Chancel Choir. (Opportunities to lead children’s and handbell choirs are
available as well. See more in the job description.)

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Click here for a complete job description. 

Click here for a complete narrative description. 

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Compensation: $30,000 per year

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If interested, please send resume and letter of interest to office@uccb.org by
October 4, 2025. If you have any questions, you may contact the Office at 203-
775-1259.

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Posted October 1, 2025

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The United Church of Christ - Keene, NH

Director of Music and Arts 

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The United Church of Christ in Keene, NH is excited to launch its search for a new Director of Music and Arts. After years of exceptional leadership, we are seeking a gifted and dynamic new Director to help lead our music ministry into the future. Our ideal candidate will be versed in all styles of church music: traditional, classical, and contemporary. This individual will enjoy working in a lively, innovative, open and affirming, team-centered environment, especially directing our experienced, twenty-five-member choir. Our candidate will either play or supervise the playing of our newly refurbished Berkshire-Gilbert organ with 3 manuals and 40 ranks of pipes. We value community partnerships and look forward to expanding opportunities for collaboration. The position requires a high level of musical competency, maturity, flexibility, and a desire to work creatively with people of all ages. Above all, as a vibrant congregation, we are seeking someone with energy and enthusiasm as we begin a new chapter in our Church’s musical life!

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Hours per Week: 20-30

Salary Range: $26,000- - $42,000 (based on the scope of the position).

Benefits

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Click here for a complete job description. 

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Posted September 22, 2025

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St. James' Episcopal Church - Glastonbury, CT

Part-Time Organist/Music Director

St. James’ Episcopal Church in Glastonbury (CT) seeks a part-time organist/music director beginning in 2026. St. James’ is a warm, vibrant, mid-sized Episcopal congregation that engages in rich liturgical worship with a variety of musical offerings. The director will lead music for the Sunday service and weekly rehearsals of the Adult Choir. Additional services include Celtic Vespers, Jazz Sunday, Christmas Eve, and Holy Week. Instruments include a 1965 Gress-Miles pipe organ and grand piano, and there are several parishioner instrumentalists. There is an extensive choral library and three congregational hymnals. Music budget includes funding for additional vocalists and instrumentalists on special occasions. St. James’ is looking to continue long-standing musical excellence in our services as part of our mission to the parish and the community.

 

Hours per week: 10

Salary: $25,000-$35,000, based on experience and skills

Sundays off: 6

 

Click here for organ specifications.

 

Submit resumes to: parishadmin@stjamesgl.org

Applications accepted until position is filled

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Posted September 22, 2025​

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Center Congregational Church - Meriden, CT

Part-Time Minister of Music/Organist/Pianist

This posting is for a Part-Time Church Music Director position at Center Congregational
Church in Meriden, CT. The position is to lead the church's music ministry and perform service
music and special selections for a Sunday worship service using the church’s 1962 Wick
organ, or a Steinway piano. While there is no established choir, the the successful candidate
will be tasked with engaging area professional soloist and ensembles and will work in
cooperation with the church minster and music committee to enhance the liturgical message of

the service through music.

 

Preference will be given to candidates with strong piano and organ- playing skills and who possess knowledge of a diverse repertoire of traditional and modern composers and arrangers.

 

Salary range is $15,000 to $20,000 commensurate with education, agreed on hours of engagement and prior church experience.

 

Please reply to “Music Search” at ffcovey@icloud.com with a letter of introduction and CV.

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Posted September 16, 2025

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Bethany Lutheran Church - Cromwell, CT

Part-Time Music Director

The Music Director is responsible for leading the music during Lutheran (ELCA) liturgical worship.
This includes regular consultation with the Pastor to review hymnody, anthems and related music to enhance the worship experience. Also included is leadership and direction for a small senior choir. Available instruments include a Yamaha baby grand piano and Yamaha electronic piano/organ in the nave of the sanctuary and a 8-rank Wicks pipe organ in the sanctuary balcony.

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Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell has been locally known as “the music church” for many years, with a long history of hosting concerts featuring members of the congregation, as well as having local groups that have used our facility for rehearsals as well as performances for many years. We are a small, caring and active community that spans a wide range of ages and demographics. 

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Opportunity to grow the position if additional choirs or groups are added

Permission to use church as a teaching studio

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For a complete job description, click here. 

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Flexible start date – preferably no later than September

Salary: $9000-10,800 ($50-$56 per/hour for 15 hours/month, dependent upon experience)
 

Posted September 16, 2025

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​Faith Lutheran Church - Bristol, CT

Musician

Faith Lutheran Church in Bristol is seeking a musician to lead the church's music program, including leading the congregation in singing, directing the adult choir and directing the handbell choir. Piano and organ proficiency required. 10-15 hours per week. 

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Click here for the full job description. 

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Salary: $20,000

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Posted September 4, 2025

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United Methodist Church of Enfield - Enfield, CT

Organ/Piano Accompanist

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The United Methodist Church of Enfield is a small, friendly congregation, located 3 minutes off Exit 49 of I-91, which participates actively in worship and shares a passion for community outreach. We seek an Organist/Piano Accompanist to grow and develop the church's music ministry, based on a recent visioning process that included surveys and discussion of our hopes for the church’s music ministry.

 

The core responsibilities are the development and planning of the music for worship, providing accompaniment for worship services on our Wurlitzer baby grand piano and our 1969 Allen TC-3S organ, and encouraging participation in the music ministries of the church.

 

Email churchoffice@umce.org for a full job description.

Salary: $12,000-$16,000

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Posted July 17, 2025​​​​​​​​​​​​​