Assistant University Organist

University of the South • Sewanee, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant University Organist is a full-time, three-year term position ending July 31, 2030. The role assists the University Organist with preparation and music for services in All Saints' Chapel and assists the Assistant Professor of Church Music with the School of Theology music program. The position receives general supervision; broad instructions are provided, and assignments are carried out using judgment and experience. Completed work is reviewed by the supervisor.

In All Saints' Chapel, the Assistant University Organist plays for the weekly Sunday 11:00 a.m. Eucharist and occasional services, accompanies University Choir rehearsals and performances on piano and organ, conducts sectional rehearsals as needed, and leads choir rehearsals and performances when the University Organist/Choirmaster is absent.

In the Chapel of the Apostles, the position plays organ for daily sung Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer and weekly Eucharist. This responsibility is shared with the Assistant Professor of Church Music, with the Assistant University Organist typically playing between one-third and one-half of these services each week. The role also plays for occasional School of Theology liturgies and accompanies the Seminary Choir and Schola in weekly rehearsals and services, occasionally leading rehearsals and conducting, particularly when the Assistant Professor of Church Music is absent.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in organ performance and/or church music.
• Three to four years of experience working in a church environment.
• Ability to play the organ.

Responsibilities

• Play for the weekly Sunday 11:00 a.m. Eucharist in All Saints' Chapel.
• Play for occasional services, including University services, monthly Choral Evensong, the annual Service of Lessons and Carols, weddings, and funerals.
• Accompany daily University Choir rehearsals on piano and organ, and conduct sectional rehearsals as needed.
• Accompany University Choir performances, including weekly Sunday Eucharist, monthly Choral Evensong, the annual Service of Lessons and Carols, and domestic and international tours.
• Conduct University Choir rehearsals and performances in the absence of the University Organist/Choirmaster.
• Play organ for daily sung Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer and weekly Eucharist in the Chapel of the Apostles, sharing this responsibility with the Assistant Professor of Church Music.
• Play for occasional School of Theology liturgies, such as Matriculation and Commencement.
• Accompany the Seminary Choir and Schola in weekly rehearsals and services, occasionally leading rehearsals and conducting, especially in the absence of the Assistant Professor of Church Music.
• Answer questions and play for events involving faculty and staff, as well as events such as weddings, funerals, and commencement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level