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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Southport Congregational Church - Southport, CT

Director of Music and Organist

This year-round, part-time role, requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per week. The Director of Music and Organist will lead our Senior Choir during Sunday services from September to June and play for church services during the summer months. An ideal candidate will also conduct our Handbell Choir. Collaboration and contributing to a positive work environment that reflects our church’s mission to be an exemplar of love and acceptance in the community is key.

 

For a complete job description, click here. 

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Salary Range: $40,000-$60,000 based on education, agreed hours, and prior experience

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Posted February 12, 2026

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Christ the King Epiphany Church - Wilbraham, MA

Director of Music Ministry

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Christ the King Epiphany Church (a blended Lutheran/Episcopal congregation) located
in Wilbraham, Massachusetts is seeking a Director of Music Ministry to oversee all
aspects of the parish music life.

The responsibilities of this part-time position include (but are not limited to):

• Choosing and playing hymns and other music that are appropriate for church seasons.

• Accompanying liturgy for Sunday worship services.

• Coordinating and collaborating with other musicians to enhance worship.

• Willingness to work with a choir.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Mastery of piano and willingness to become proficient on the organ, if not already a skill set.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

• Some choral experience.

Salary range: $15,000-$18,000 to commensurate with experience.

Please submit a letter of interest and/or resume with recordings/links as possible to the
attention of CTKE Musician Search Committee to music@ctke.org. 

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Posted January 22, 2026

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Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church - Barkhamsted, CT

Music Director

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Job Duties

• Provide organ or piano music for Sunday Worship Services beginning at 9:00 a.m. according to the order of worship as established by the Pastor

• Provide organ or piano music for special worship services on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Eve service

• Provide choir direction during worship services, and choir rehearsal each week

• Purchase music/supplies within the church budget

• The Organist/Choir Director may be asked to play organ or piano for weddings, wedding rehearsals and funerals.

• The Organist/Choir Director shall be a member of the Worship Committee, and will provide motivation, enthusiasm and new ideas for the church’s music ministry.

• The Organist/Choir Director shall discuss and coordinate music activities with the Pastor and Worship Committee.

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Compensation

The Organist/Choir Director shall be compensated at a rate of $162.73 per week for an annual salary of $8,462.00.

Fees for weddings, wedding rehearsals and funerals will be set by the Organist/Choir Director in agreement with the Pastor.

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Complete job description here. 

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Posted January 22, 2026​

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