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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. Fax: 612-333-4451*51. 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 returnCasavant organ, St. Louis King of France, St. Pauled 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 28 July 2010**

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

Combined Positions
ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 4557 COLFAX AVENUE S., MINNEAPOLIS MN 55419. 612-824-2697 Fax:  612-825-3752  e-mail:  office@st-lulkes.net
Half-time with some benefits and a fully competitive salary.  Position includes leading worship on pipe organ and piano and accompaniment/direction of choirs for 1 weekly service.  Mid-week rehearsals for vocal and handbell choirs and pre-service warm-ups.  Seeking a creative and highly skilled person to lead worship through music.  Open and affirming parish.  Diversity of musical styles.  Parish has a wide breadth of offerings including adult choir, handbell choir, recorder ensemble, and a  number of accomplished parish musicians.  Yamaha Grand; 25 rank Moeller pipe organ; harpsichord; 3-octave handbell set and 2-octave hand chime set.  Visit www.st-lukes.net  Contact church at above address for further information.  Expires 10-Oct-2010
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 499 CHARLES AVENUE, ST. PAUL, MN 55103.  651-227-5299
Seeking Organist/Director PT.   Lead worship  services on organ/piano; accompany and direct choir; and open Sunday School with songs.  Weekly choir rehearsals for both Senior Adult and Confirmation choirs.  Please send letter of interest, resume and references to Pastor Tilman F. Bergman, address above or e-mail to office@faithlutheranstp.org  Expires 13-Sep-2010
MINNEHAHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3701 E. 50TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55417.
Seeking part-time organist/music coordinator.  Provide choral direction and organ accompaniment for Sunday tradition worship.  Provide guidance and resources for Contemporary Worship and Taize worship.  Weddings and funerals.  10-15 hours per week.  Salary:  $19,000 -$22,000,  DOQ.  Resume/references/cover letter to:  mumc.hiring.music@gmail.org  Expires 9-Sep-2010
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 490 N. 4TH STREET, BAYPORT,  MN 55003.  651-439-33450
Seeking PT Director of Music, about 15 hrs/wk.  To begin September 1st, 2010.  1 Sunday service/1 rehearsal/organ & piano + choir direction.  See www.bethlehemstar.org for full job description.  Apply to Pastor Rich Larson, rich.larson@bethlehemstar.org or call church phone.  Expires 9-Sep-2010.
 
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WOODDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4003 WOODDALE AVENUE S., ST. LOUIS PARK, MN 55416.  952-926-7603  fax:  952-926-60474.   www.wooddalelutheran.org 
Seeking PT organist/accompanist.  Start date:  9-1-2010.  1 Sunday service; Wednesday worship during Lent and for other special services or observane days. Weddings/Funerals.  Accompany Senior Choir, Contemporary Choir and Chapel Choir at weekly rehearsals (Sept.-May), for Sunday anthems and other choral concerts.  Organist must demonstrate experience and proficiency on pipe organ and piano.  Technical skills must include improvisation, transposition, sight-reading and open-staff reading.  Gould & Schultz pipe organ.  More information at address above.  Resumes to same.  Expires 10-Oct-2010
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN MEMORIAL CHURCH (MINDEKIRKEN)  924 E. 21st STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Seeking a PT organist/accompanist.  2 traditional worship services on Sunday mornings, 9 a.m. worship service in English (ELCA liturgy) and 11 a.m. worship service in Norwegian (Church of Norway liturgy).  Last Sunday of the month has one 11 a.m. bilingual service.  Norwegian liturgy will require becoming familiar with some basic Norwegian phrases and music but the liturgy is laid out clearly for an English-speaking organist to follow.  Will occasionally be called upon to accompany choir and soloists.  Preferred applicant will identify as a Church Musician and have a degree in organ performance/sacred music.  An appreciation for Mindekirken's Norwegian connection appreciated and desirable.  Start date:  9-5-2010.  Please see job description at www.mindekirken.org  Send resume to kristin@mindekirken.org  Expires 10-Oct-2010
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE WAY 3382 LEXINGTON AVE. N., SHOREVIEW, MN 55126-8108.
Seeking PT organist/pianist for services and rehearsal with Chancel choir/soloists; assistance with children's groups at rehearsals and performances.  Prepare for special services. Responsible for organ/piano maintenance; play for weddings/funerals, provide own substitute. B.A. (or equivalent) in organ, sacred  music and/or music education with excellent keyboard and accompanying skills required. Must work well with other church personnel. Submit cover letter and resume to:  Dr. Joshua Tompkins at  info@pcotw.org  or above address.  Expires 10-Oct-2010
LYNNHURST CONGREGATIONAL UCC CHURCH, 4501 Colfax Avenue S., Minneapolis MN 55410.
Open and affirming congregation seeks a P organist/pianist.  1 traditional service/1 choir rehearsal.  1 to 2 Youth Choir rehearsals each month.  Approx. 8-10 hours a week (quarter time).  Allan digital organ.  Steinway grand.  Salary range is $8500-$10,500 per year.  Please send letter of application and resume to:  John Goodrich at church.office@lynnhurstucc.org  Please visit web-site for more information:  www.lynnhurstucc.org Expires 10-Oct-2010
UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC, 1118  4th Street, ELK RIVER, MN 55330.
Seeking a part-time organist/choir accompanist.  2 Sunday services weekly Sept.-May.  1 Sunday service June-August, plus special services during Christmas, Holy Week and Wednesday evening rehearsal with choir during season.   Weddings/funerals.  Versatility with organ and piano and diverse styles of music valued.  Start date:  September 12th, 2010.  Resume/references to above address.  Further info:  Rev. Dr. Dana Mann (763-441-1203 or dana@elkriverucc.org  Expires 9-Sep-2010
MOUNT OLIVET LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5025 KNOX AVENUE S., MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55419
Seeking a full-time Principal Organist/Accompanist for the Minneapolis Church Campus located in South Minneapolis.  Ideal candidate would have earned an M.A. or higher in Music, have a minimum of 2 years' experience and possess exceptional piano accompanying skills/keyboard skills, good knowledge of organ literature and Lutheran hymnody,  have strong background in traditional worship and appreciation for a high energy style of worship in a busy church environment.
4 services per Sunday; weekly Wednesday morning service; special services including holidays, weddings, funerals and accompanying one Thursday evening choir rehearsal.  56 rank Schantz; Steinway grand.  To listen to a typical  worship service at Mount Olivet via podcast, visit  www.mtolivet.org  e-mail resumes to beverlyc@mtolivet.org, or mail to above address Attention:  Dr. Beverly Claflin, Director of Music.  Expires 9-Sep-2010
 
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