St. Margaret's is seeking applications for a full-time Director of Music.

Please forward any resumes or interest for the music position to Smcmusicsearch@gmail.com.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
Director of Music Ministries
 
Description
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church seeks a spiritually engaged full-time organist/choirmaster to assume leadership of a vibrant music program and ensure its continued growth.  The music program at St. Margaret’s is an integral part of our parish life and mission.  The hallmark of St. Margaret’s music program is its embrace of diverse musical styles.  For more information on the music program, see https://www.st-margarets.org/music.html.
 
St. Margaret’s, established in 1692 and located in Annapolis, Maryland, has an ASA of 325, and its mission is to transform lives in Christ through worship, formation, and giving.  For more information on the parish, see https://www.st-margarets.org/.
 
Essential Functions
The Director of Music Ministries will plan and manage the music program as follows.  A complete job description is available at https://www.st-margarets.org/
Select and provide music for services, including organ and piano accompaniment as appropriate;

• Lead music ensembles (currently two for adults, one for children, and one for youth), including recruit and train members, lead rehearsals, and direct music at worship services;
• Develop and administer the music budget, maintain the music library, and maintain all musical instruments and equipment;
• Engage outside musicians as appropriate;
• Serve as a senior member of the parish staff;
• Provide supportive pastoral care to musicians and other members of the parish community.

 
The church is prayerfully considering a replacement for its aging organ.  The Director will be a critical participant in that process.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical ability and musicianship on both organ and piano;
• Commensurate education, typically a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent;
• Experience rehearsing and conducting adult and children’s choirs, providing piano and organ accompaniment to church services, and planning and managing a church music program;
• A passion for ministry and an understanding of how music can transform lives in Christ;
• Knowledge of traditional and contemporary Christian music, as well as Christian music from diverse cultural traditions;
• Ability to provide pastoral care to musicians and other parish members as requested
• Familiarity with the Episcopal Lectionary and the Anglican liturgical tradition;
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a teacher of people of all ages and abilities;
• Experience in programs for young musicians, such as RSCM;
• Ability to work effectively with clergy, staff, and volunteers from different age groups and diverse backgrounds;
• A desire to grow in the Church and to inspire others to grow as well.

 
St. Margaret’s is an equal employment opportunity employer.  St. Margaret’s is committed to building a culturally diverse community and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.
 
Candidates should submit a cover letter, a resume or curriculum vitae, and a statement of philosophy regarding music ministry.  Please do not send recordings or other materials at this time.
 
Send completed application materials via email to smcmusicsearch@gmail.com. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 15, 2018.
 
AGO Job Information:
 
Location:
Annapolis, MD, 21409 United States
 
Position Title:
Director of Music Ministries
 
Organization Name:
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
 
Job Function:
Director of Music Ministries (or Organist/Choirmaster)
 
Job Type:
Full-Time
 
Job Duration:
Indefinite
 
Min Education:
Bachelor’s or equivalent
 
Min Experience:
5 years
 
Required Travel:
None
 
Salary:
$60 – 64K (Yearly)
 
Number of Weekly Services:
2
 
Number of Weekly Rehearsals:
4
 
Ensembles:
Chancel Choir, Motet Ensemble,
Children’s Choir, Youth Choir
 
Number Supervised:                                                                                                      
0
 
Hours per Week:
40
 
Organ Description:
Three-manual Rodgers 940 Classic, installed in 1992.  The sanctuary piano is a Yamaha Conservatory C7 grand piano, manufactured in 1981. 
 
Benefits:
Continuing education allowance,
Health insurance, including dental and vision,
Retirement/pension,
Sick leave, Vacation

Adult Choirs of St. Margaret's

From September through June, the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services of The Holy Eucharist, Rite II include service music and special offerings by the various choirs and musical groups of St. Margaret’s Church.  Each Sunday has a different musical focus with the Chancel Choir serving as the anchor choir and offering traditional church anthems.  Their practice is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. The Motet Ensemble, which meets on Mondays at 6:45 p.m., offers music from the Renaissance, Baroque and classic Anglican choral traditions.

Children/Youth Choirs

Our young Spirit Singers, who practice on Mondays at 5 p.m., offer a variety of music especially written for children’s voices and the St. Margaret’s Chorale, who meets on Mondays at 5:30 p.m., perform anthems by youth up to high school age.

The Third Sunday Band
This group regularly offers contemporary Christian music to accompany worship. Occasionally special worship services feature additional soloists and instrumentalists.

​Contact:  Al Todd, hydroman1037@gmail.com

Wire Choir
Our Wire Choir, made up of both youth and adults who play a string instrument, provide music occasionally for Sunday services at 9 & 11:15 a.m. 

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Special Music Services 2017-2018

Monday, Sept. 11, 2017         7 p.m.                   Choral Evensong         
Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017           9 & 11:15 a.m.        Dixieland Mass with the Peabody Ragtime Ensemble
Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017           5 p.m.                    Advent Lessons & Carols with the combined SMC Choirs  
Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017       10, 4, 7:30, 10:30    Christmas Eve Services 
Sunday, March 25, 2018       9 & 11:15 a.m.      Palm Sunday with the Combined Choirs
Thursday, March 29, 2018      7 p.m.                Maundy Thursday with the Third Sunday Band
Friday, March 30, 2018            7 p.m.                Good Friday with the Chancel Choir 
Saturday, March 31, 2018       8 p.m.                The Great Vigil of Easter with the Motet Ensemble
Sunday, April 1, 2018         9 & 11:15 a.m.         Easter Sunday with the Combined Choirs
Sunday, June 3, 2018          11:15 a.m.              Bluegrass Mass with the Third Sunday Band/Guests