Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters

Consoles Vacant - Organists Required

This is a list of churches who are currently looking for an organist and choirmaster.
If you are interested in any of the posts you can contact the church directly with the telephone number given.

HILLSBOROUGH PARISH CHURCH

is seeking an ORGANIST/DIRECTOR OF MUSIC who will 
·	maintain and develop our strong tradition of choral music, which includes choral evensong.
·	be involved with two Sunday services, rehearsals and occasional services.
·	be able and willing to help us develop in contemporary styles of worship.
·	be keen to be part of a team, and will share our Christian faith.

Hillsborough Parish Church has a mixed robed choir, and a three-manual Snetzler organ, as well as a praise band. Salary to be agreed.

Please contact Lynn Bunting, Parish Administrator for an application form at:

Hillsborough Parish Church
Main Street
Hillsborough
Co. Down
BT26 6AE

(028) 9268 8839 (from 9.30am-12.30am)

Closing date: 21st December 2007

DUNDONALD METHODIST CHURCH

requires the services of an

ORGANIST AND DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

with effect from 1 September 2007

Could you work across a range of musical styles in a church which values the contribution of music to worship?

Could you co-ordinate inputs from choir, praise group and others to make for a balanced worship experience?

A stipend of £3,000 is payable

Full information and application form from:

The Secretary, Dundonald Methodist Church,

PO Box 851, Belfast BT16 2WZ · Tel (028) 9048 6834

E-mail mail@garethjohnston.org

added April 2007
Organist/Choirmaster/mistress required for Holy Trinity Parish Church, Glencraig. Enquiries to the church website:www.holytrinityglencraig.org, or contact the Vicar, Rev Paul Hewitt: Tel 02890 422225. The vacancy has occurred through the sudden death of the organist, Deirdre Barber.
from USOC Bulletin October 2006

St Ignatius Church, Parish of Carryduff. Due to retirement, the post of Organist and Choirmaster/mistress will become vacant early in 2007. The Select Vestry wishes to appoint a person who will maintain the good musical tradition of this church, and who will promote good congregational singing of the hymns, psalms and canticles. Traditional worship; a dedicated and supportive 4-part robed choir (including choristers) affiliated to RSCM. The flourishing Junior Choir is trained by an assistant. Deputy Organist available. In addition to the salary, a bursary could be made available to a suitable candidate to enable him/her to pursue further musical studies. Details on request from: The Revd. John R. Auchmuty, The Rectory, 700 Saintfield Road, Carryduff. Belfast. BT8 8BU. Tel: 02890 812342. Closing date for applications: Friday 27th October 2006
from USOC Bulletin October 2006

Windsor Presbyterian Church, Lisburn Road, Belfast. Organist and Director of Music. 2 manual Conacher pipe organ. Duties mainly involve one Sunday service at 11 a.m. and a midweek choir practice. Details from Mr Mervyn Boyd, 15 Upper Lisburn Road, Belfast BT10 0GW. Telephone 028 90611453, email w.mervynboyd@tiscali.co.uk
from USOC Bulletin October 2006

Parish Church of St Stephen and St Luke. Millfield, Belfast.
We have a vacancy for an Organist/Choirmaster (mistress)
Main Services: 11.30AM and 6.30PM each Sunday
Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays each month
Applications to be addressed to:
Mr J McGrand, Flat 32 Forthriver Fold, Forthriver Way, Belfast BT13 3SP
from USOC Bulletin September 2006

St John’s Parish Church, Orangefield
Organist and Choir Director, 2 manual pipe organ, small but well trained choir in Anglican music
For further details please contact Canon Walter Laverty 028 90704493
from USOC Bulletin September 2006

Parish Church and Diocese of Connor
The Position of Organist and Choirmaster/Choirmistress at Christ Church, Derriaghy, will shortly be falling vacant.
2 manual Norman and Beard organ (recently renovated); SATB choir; junior choir; some assistance available. Information from, and applicants to:
The Revd J C Budd, Derriaghy Rectory, 20 Derriaghy Road, Lisburn BT28 3SH (Tel: 028 9061 0859)
Added to this site 19 June 2006

Organist/Choir Director required for St. Colman's R.C Church in Tullylish (outside Banbridge). There is a two manual pipe organ & a supportive choir. Salary neg: If interested, please contact Rev: Gerry Powell on 028406 24236
Added to this site 5 June 2006

St Johns Orangefield Belfast
Vacancy for organist/choirmaster. Enquires to Rev W Laverty 028 90704493
Added to this site 20 May 2006

The post of Organist/Director of Music in St Finnian’s Church, Cregagh will shortly become available. The appointee will liaise with Canon Noel Battye in the selection of music and conduct choir practice. The two manual pipe organ supplied by JJ Binns & co in 1959 was extensively refurbished in 2003 by Philip Prosser and Son. To register interest and for further details contact Robin Heatley on 02890794444 or email SRH@utvinternet.com.
From USOC Bulletin April/May 2006

Leckpatrick Parish - Derry Diocese
An organist is required for this Parish, please contact Rev Garth Bunting, the Rector of the church by telephone (028) 7188 3545 or email bunting@leckpatrick.freeserve.co.uk
From USOC Bulletin March 2006

Any vacancies not included above are welcome for free inclusion by e-mail.