Music and Worship Opportunities

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Music Minister - St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, White Bear Lake, (PT). St. John in the Wilderness is seeking an energetic, spiritually-driven, and musically passionate individual to fill our half-time Music Minister position. The position is responsible for developing, organizing, planning, and leading all music programs in worship services and special events. 

Qualifications desired would include a higher degree in music but not limited to organ performance or conducting. Prior church musician leadership is desired. Candidates with the ability to perform on organ along with piano/keyboard are being considered for this position. Other instrumental performance ability for leading worship, such as guitar would be a plus.  Our music minister would have a growing knowledge and profession of the Christian faith, specifically an appreciation for Episcopal liturgy, tradition and theology. A working knowledge of the Episcopal Hymnal, Lift Every Voice and Sing along with Wonder, Love, and Praise would be an asset.  St. John in the Wilderness instruments include a (installed 2000) Cassavant Freres 2 manual organ, a Steinway Grand, Stegler Rehearsal Grand along with 3 octaves of Handbells. The Music Minister Position hours are typically 2 days during the week encompassing Wednesday Rehearsals and Sunday morning Worship services. To apply, please submit cover letter and resume, files to include your name, to this address upload.Resumes.bntt5mnzlf@u.box.com by March 15. We strongly encourage you also send us video clips of your work to the same address, ideally as flash formatted files (file size limit is high – 2 GB). The preferred start date for this position is June 1, 2012. 02/02/12

Contemporary Music Worship Leader/Pianist - Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Hopkins, (PT). This position is for 10 hours per week, September - May (salaried).  One Sunday worship service at 8:45 a.m. Skills needed – lead band and singers from piano, accompany a choir, arranging, and computer music-writing. Ability to read chords and notes, and possibly improvise. Be familiar with many musical styles. For more information, e-mail Paul at pmckenzie@glconline.org or call 952-935-1753 x113. www.glconline.org. 01/19/12

Choir Director - Hope Lutheran Church, St. Paul, (PT). As the choir director, you will lead and direct the adult choir in rehearsals and in worship on Sundays and special occasions or see to it that a qualified person fills in when needed. Integral to this role, this person will exemplify commitment to Jesus Christ and will be an effective leader to engage people’s hearts and voices in praises to God. To obtain a copy of the full job description or to submit resume, please email Pastor Jonathan Zielske. 01/12/12

Music and Worship Director - St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Minnetonka, (PT). An open and affirming ELCA congregation in Minnetonka is looking for a creative individual to lead our music ministry and accompany worship. For more information, visit our website: www.saintpaulslutheran.org. Please send resume and cover letter to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 13207 Lake Street Extension, Minnetonka, MN 55305, attn Pastor Mollick or email to: louisemollick@yahoo.com. 01/11/12 

Contemporary Music Director - Bethel Lutheran Church, Hudson, Wis., (PT). This position to lead musicians and congregation during Saturday and Sunday worship services at our Highlands campus.  Involves leading a weekly rehearsal, selecting and preparing music for instrumentalists and vocalists. For more information, refer to the Bethel website: www.bethelhudson.org. Resume and letter of interest may be sent to Parish Administrator, Bethel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Street, Hudson, WI  54016. 12/26/11

Director of Handbells - Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hastings, (PT). We have an immediate opening for a director of two adult handbell groups. If interested, contact Pastor Lloyd Menke at 651-434-9052. www.osel.org. 11/21/11

Director of Music - Light of Christ Lutheran Church, Delano, (PT). Light of Christ is a vibrant congregation in the west Minneapolis area, seeking a part time Director of Music. Organ and keyboard proficiency as well as experience in choral conducting required. Provide organ and/or piano leadership for worship services, 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Rehearse and conduct the Adult Choir and Sunday School Choir. This position is filled with many possibilities! View completed position description at www.lightofchristlutheran.org. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Pastor Lee Hallstrom, 3976 County Line Rd SE, Delano, MN  55328 or www.Pastorlochrist@frontiernet.net. 11/03/11

Pianist/Accompanist - Family of Christ Lutheran Church, Lakeville, (PT). Strong proficiency in piano, experience with accompanying vocal groups, knowledge of Lutheran liturgy, traditional and blended/contemporary. Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Email resume to office@FamilyofChrist.com or mail to Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 10970 185th St W, Lakeville, MN 55044. 952-435-5757.  www.familyofchrist.com. 11/03/11