Twin Cities American Guild of Organists

Twin Cities Church Job Listings

You may list a position opening by calling, writing, or faxing Robert Anderson, 2024 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55405-2303, (612) 377-4450. Positions are listed for two consecutive issues of Pipenotes (our print newsletter) and two months on our website. If the position is still open, the church is asked to re-list the opening. A fee of $50 is requested (with the ad running 2 months, and an additional $15 for each month following) for this service. Checks are to be made payable to: TCAGO (Twin Cities Chapter - American Guild of Organists). Calls to Robert Anderson will be returned the next business day.

Information to be included in Pipenotes or on the website should be received no later than the 1st of the month preceding publication. (The deadline for the October issue is September 1.)

All churches advertising positions with the TCAGO are asked to complete a questionnaire on their general policies and requirements for a music position. Churches that have returned their completed form are shown with an asterisk in front of their name. Members wishing more information on specific churches or positions relating to the questionnaire should call Robert Anderson.

**Last updated on 9 March 2010**

Combined Positions
Organist Positions
Choir Director Positions
Non-Church Positions

Underlined church name is a hotlink to the church's website.

Combined Positions

ST. CHRISTOPHER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2300 HAMLINE AVE. N., ROSEVILLE, MN 55113. 651-633-7361

Seeks Acting Music Director for temporary 3/4 time position. Start date: ASAP. Accompany 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship and other scheduled liturgies on organ and piano; Cantor for some services; direct parish choir; provide musical leadership to the parish. Please send resume, references and letter of interest to Ruth Thillen, Parish Administrator at address above of email office@stchristophers-mn.org Expires 9-Jun-2010.

ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 51 W. Seventh St., St. Paul, MN 55102 651-224-7536.
Seeks full-time Director of Music and/or Liturgy for this historic downtown parish, home to nearly 2000 families. The ideal candidate is a Catholic person with knowledge of Catholic liturgy and the role of music within the liturgy. The music director must have organ and choral expertise. Instrument: 1936 Kimball-Welte, 2 manual organ, 21 ranks, renovated in 2004. For further information contact Julie Malecha, Parish Administrator, at above address or jmalecha@assumptionsp.org Position open as of July 1, 2010. Expires 24 April 2010.

SAINT PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH -- LAKE OF THE ISLES 1917 Logan Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-377-1273.
Seeks Music Director .50 position (additional responsibilities up to .75 negotiable) AGO salary guidelines apply. Instrument: 45 rank, 2 manual Dobson organ (Opus 70, 1998) Responsibilities include worship planning, directing 20+ member choir with professional staff section leaders. Ability to create worship bulletins, and interest in forming a children’s choir, are both a plus. To apply send resume and performance sample to the address above, or to: office@stpaulsmpls.org Expires 9 April 2010.

MOUNT CARMEL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), 1701 St. Anthony Parkway N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418. 612-781-2796.

Seeks musical leader . Varied musical styles. 19-rank Schantz pipe organ with additions; grand piano in worship space. Position is half-time and includes practice, music selection, administration: lead organist/pianist at all liturgies. One Sunday Eucharist at 9:30 a.m., summertime 7 pm Thursday; midweek Lent, etc. Direct sanctuary choir; lead bell program; lead singing at Sunday school opening; recruit and organize instrumentalists; worship planning with pastors and others. Salary is at AGO guidelines. AGO/ALCM ethical values are honored by Mr. Carmel. Background check required for finalists. Further info from John Salveson: isalveson@comcast.net Applcations with resume listing three references should be sent or delivered (no faxes) by e-mail in Word format to Ms. Lory Dubbels, Music Search Committee, address above. Applications must be received by January 25, 2010. Expires 17 Mar 2010

LIVING WATERS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 865 BIRCH STREET, LINO LAKES, MN 55014. 651-481-0220 email: office@livingwaterslutheran.org
Seeking Director of Music to serve as lead church musician for all worship services. Primary instrument in sanctuary is a Young Chang grand piano. Lead/coordinate musical groups/musicians at rehearsals and services. Serve on Worship Committee. Lead/coordinate music needs for Sunday School, Confirmation classes and other education activities. Attend weekly staff meetings; manage music budget. Average 20 hrs/week. For full position description visit www.livingwaterslutheran.org Resume to above addresses. Expires 10 March 2010.

Organist Positions

CHAIN OF LAKES NEW CHURCH PC (USA) 6776 Lake Drive, #225, Lino Lakes, MN 55014. 651-528-7321. pastorcolpres@comcast.net

New Presbyterian Church Development seeks an Accompanist for Sunday worship service. Responsibilities include but are not limited to selecting music, accompanying congregational song and other special music, arranging special music, and planning and evaluating worship services. Requirements include excellent skills in keyboard/piano, and B.A. in music or equivalent work experience. See full job description at www.colpres.org . Please email resumes to above. Expires 10 March 2010.

Choir Director Positions

Non-Church Positions