EMPLOYMENT
SUBSTITUTE LIST
The GHAGO Substitute List is provided as a service to organizations looking to hire independent organists and/or choir directors. All chapter members in good standing are eligible to be included on the list. Inclusion on the list does not indicate any particular level of proficiency.
The current substitute list is available here.
To be included on the list or to update your information, email HartfordAGO@gmail.com.
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.
Zion Lutheran Church - Portland, CT
Part-time Organist
Zion Lutheran Church in Portland, CT is seeking a part-time organist. Chief responsibilities of
the position involve playing the organ on Sundays at our 9 am service and on other Holy Days
established at the beginning of the church year. Other paid optional activities include weddings
and funerals as needed.
This position requires the ability to play both piano and organ, and ability to collaborate with
people in a pleasant manner. The congregation is a small, devoted group of people with much
enthusiasm about the liturgical music.
Our church has the following musical instruments: Moller pipe organ, Opus 7868, the primary
instrument that leads worship (12 Ranks, 21 stops, 2 manuals & pedal, 8 general pistons); a
Young Chang baby-grand piano also in the sanctuary; an Ahlborn-Galanti organ “Angelus
model” in our air-conditioned fellowship hall and a Yamaha digital keyboard for use in any part of
our church building.
Salary: $12,000 - 15,000 per year
Applicants should send their resume and questions to: Pastor Sara Stall-Ryan at
zion.lutheran@snet.net , 860-342-2860
Updated September 1, 2024
Trinity Episcopal Church - Newtown, CT
Organist
Trinity Episcopal Church, located in the heart of Newtown, CT is seeking an organist to play up
to three Sundays per month through mid-June. Trinity’s organ is a wonderful Austin pipe organ (1981) with 43 ranks, 2,369 pipes and two manuals (though it’s more like three manuals in two). With the incredible acoustics of the Trinity sanctuary, many concerts and recitals are hosted in the space, and organists have truly enjoyed playing this magnificent and powerful instrument.
There is one service on Sundays at 9:30am. The organist will play a prelude and postlude of
his or her choosing, accompany the congregation and choir on the hymns and Episcopal
service music (Gloria/Sanctus/Fraction Anthem) and sometimes accompany the choir for the
Offertory or a soloist for Communion. The Minister of Music will supply hymn selections one
week in advance and choral selections as soon as they are programmed. Flexible and ample
practice time on the organ is also a perk!
Ideally, we would have one organist with whom we would collaborate throughout the academic
year, but we are open to occasional appearances too. (Note that Easter Holy Week has already
been booked with another organist).
Pay is $150 per service.
Please contact Jennifer Sisco, Minister of Music at Trinity Episcopal for more information.
JSisco@TrinityNewtownCT.org (203) 417-5764
Posted August 25, 2024
Granby Congregational Church - Granby, CT
Bridge Music Director
Granby Congregational Church in Granby, CT, a progressive, joyful UCC church formed 1 1/2 years ago following the consolidation of two historic congregations. We are a new church striving to be released from “the way it’s always been” to enacting worship that is creatively faithful, spirit-led, and born out of the unique gifts of our congregation and leadership. To partner in this, GCC is seeking a short-term part-time Bridge Music Director to accompany Sunday worship, lead our adult choir, and unabashedly celebrate their musical gifts.
We are open and interested in different accompanist gifts including but not limited to organ, piano, and/or guitar. Our choir is eager to work with directors who can draw out the gifts of our volunteer singers and cultivate meaningful community within the group. Our congregation is excited to be led by accompanists with skillful passion, an appreciation of progressive theology, and spirited engagement of sacred music in all its diverse manifestations.
Position is approximately 10 hours a week, including 10am Sunday worship service and Thursday
evening choir rehearsal, church holidays and special events.
A complete job description is available here.
Salary: $8,000-$9,000 per four month contract, renewable by mutual agreement.
Interested Candidates can submit resume to pastorliz@granbycongregationchurch.org. Candidates may also reach out with questions or conversation due to the unique nature of this position.
Posted August 17, 2024
First Congregational Church - East Hartford, CT
Music Director
First Congregational Church of East Hartford, CT, established in 1699, is in search of a new Music Director to oversee our talented, diverse, and vibrant music program. Our next Music Director will direct and accompany our dedicated 4-part choir, averaging 12-15 voices weekly, and a Praise Band of 5-8 singers and instrumentalists. We are blessed with a Neill-Johnson pipe organ and recently refurbished Steinway grand piano in the sanctuary. They support the music experience for between 50-70 members and friends each Sunday.
Education, Qualifications & Experience:
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Proficiency playing the organ and piano required.
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Experience as a choral director a plus.
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Experience with contemporary Christian music a plus.
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A background check will be required for the final candidate.
A complete job description is available here.
Salary: $15,300
To Apply/Inquire:
Contact the Search Committee Chair at connieholmeen@gmail.com. A resume, a cover letter and two references are required and can be emailed to the above address or mailed to:
Search Committee
First Congregational Church
837 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
Posted August 17, 2024
First Baptist Church in New Haven - New Haven, CT
Minister of Music
First Baptist Church in New Haven, a multicultural and intergenerational faith community in the city's East Rock neighborhood, is seeking a part-time Music Minister who will play and direct choral/praise groups. Our congregation includes individuals and families from a wide diversity of ethnic, cultural, and racial backgrounds, joined together by the love of Christ. Our Minister of Music will have extensive experience or a completed bachelor’s degree in Church Music, Music Education, or Music Performance. Proficiency in playing the piano is a must for this position and the ability to play the organ is desirable. Training and experience in directing a choir or praise team is strongly preferred, as is experience working with a multicultural and multigenerational congregation. Energy, flexibility, a love for God’s people, and being a team player are critical traits for this position. First Baptist Church’s Sanctuary is a beautiful worship space with many stained-glass windows and wonderfully pleasing acoustics. Our piano is a Steinway grand. We also have an Austin 2-manual organ built in the 1950s.
The Music Minister will develop and maintain a music program, which is in keeping with the wishes, needs and resources of the congregation and its governing board. Key responsibilities include:
· Providing music for the worship service that includes a variety of musical offerings from contemporary Christian songs to traditional hymns.
· Offering musical accompaniment for special services and events, including Lenten and Easter, Christmas Eve and Christmas Sunday, and Thanksgiving Sunday services. Additionally, s/he may be asked to play at weddings or funerals.
· Organizing all music to be played at First Baptist New Haven services, in consultation with the Pastor and Diaconate.
· Helping to form and lead choral groups within the congregation so that our church can present a variety of music, which will enhance the worship experience for the congregation.
· Attending meetings with the Board of Deacons and/or the Pastor as needed. Meetings may be at the request of either party.
Part-time position / $200 per service
Sundays 10:30-12:00 pm
Church holidays and special events
Position starts in late August
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to office@firstbaptistnewhaven.org or mail them to First Baptist Church, 205 Edwards Street, New Haven, CT 06511, Attention: Music Minister.
Posted July 29, 2024
First Church of Christ, Center Church on the Green - New Haven, CT
Music Director and Organist
The First Church of Christ in New Haven, also known as Center Church on the Green, is seeking
to hire a part-time Music Director and Organist. The Music Director is responsible for developing and promoting a vibrant, varied music program that enhances the congregation's worship life. The position involves music selection in collaboration with the Senior Minister and key lay leaders, directing choir rehearsals and performances, providing organ and piano accompaniment, selecting guest musicians, and building community with the congregation and the choir. This is an opportunity for a dynamic, innovative individual to develop a robust music program at this historic institution in the city's center.
For complete job posting, click here.
For complete job description, click here.
Part-time position/$34,000
20-25 hours/week
One choir
One Sunday service plus church holidays and special events
Interested candidates should submit a resume/CV and links to recorded performances to
pastor@ccotg.org. The review of candidate submissions will begin July 22, 2024, and will
continue until the position is filled.
Posted July 18, 2024
The First Cathedral - Bloomfield, CT
Pipe Organist
The First Cathedral in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a pipe organist to provide worship music before and during Sunday services. The primary responsibility will be to play prelude music immediately before service, but the organist may also be called upon to accompany the choir or play offertory selections as well. The time commitment is from 9:00am – 12:00pm on Sundays and one rehearsal during the week.
Salary: $75-$125 per Sunday
Start Date: Immediate
Contact: lbaileyiii@firstcathedral.org
Posted July 5, 2024
St. Patrick Church - Mystic, CT
Church Organist
Responsibilities:
Accompany 3 Masses per week plus one choir rehearsal
Weddings and Funerals
20 Weddings, 14 Funerals per year
With consults
Maintain pipe organ (2 manual Casavant pipe organ)
Manage professional cantors
Salary: $650.00 per week 3 paid vacation days
Please send letter of application and resume to :
St Patrick Church
32 East Main St
Mystic Ct 06355
Or Email, secretary@saintpatrickmystic.org
Posted June 27, 2024
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Woodbury, CT
Summer Organist
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Woodbury, seeks summer organist to play our Walker tracker instrument (maintained by A. Thompson-Allen) for 10:00 am Rite II Eucharist from July 7th through September 1st.
St. Paul's is a beautiful, historic congregation on Woodbury's charming Main Street, approximately one hour's drive from Hartford or New Haven. The congregation is very enthusiastic about music, sings with gusto, and appreciates fine playing. Our previous summer organists have very much enjoyed the warm welcome of our congregation.
$250/service
Please send inquiries to the Rev. Tuesday Rupp, (YDS/ISM/BDS '13) at rector@stpaulswoodbury.org
Posted June 15, 2024
The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena - Trumbull, CT
Director of Music and Organist
The Parish of Saint Catherine of Siena in Trumbull, CT is seeking a new Director of Music and Organist to lead the parish music program beginning fall 2024. This is a full-time position with benefits.
Please click here for complete job description.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in music - Master's degree in music preferred
Applicants must be practicing Catholics with working knowledge of the liturgical tradition
Significant choral experience with adults and children
Knowledge of programs such as Word and Finale
Availability for 3 Masses per weekend, First Friday school Masses, sacramental celebrations, weddings, funerals, and holidays.
The music director will establish a children’s choir for the parish.
The parish organ is a four-manual Walker digital, installed in 2017.
Salary range is $55,000-$65,000 plus major medical benefits. Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and level of expertise.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For additional information or to submit a letter of interest and a resume, please email: Father Joseph A. Marcello, Pastor at email: office@stcatherinetrumbull.com.
Posted June 11, 2024
Trinity United Methodist Church - Springfield, MA
Full-time Director of Music Ministries
Trinity United Methodist Church, an active urban church with a well-supported music program,
seeks a full-time Director of Music Ministries.
• 3-manual, 48-rank E.M Skinner pipe organ
• 3 Steinway grand pianos
• 3-octave+ Schulmerich handbells
• 3-octave Suzuki hand chimes
• 48-bell Taylor carillon with an identical practice console
• Choir programs for children, youth, and adults
• Extensive choral music library including major works
• Annual Epiphany celebration - Boars Head Festival
Church Website: https://www.trinityspringfield.org
Salary range: $55,000 - $60,000
For a full job description e-mail musicsearch@trinityspringfield.org
Position open September 1, 2024.
Updated July 18, 2024