If you wish to list available positions here, please email your info to the Chapter’s Placements Chairperson: Dr. Terry Heisey (terryleb@aol.com).

Hamilton Park United Church of Christ, Lancaster is seeking a part-time Director of Music to provide musical leadership for one Sunday morning service (9:30 a.m.) while also directing the adult choir (September – May) with choir rehearsals on Thursday evenings.  Skills required: organ and piano competence; choral rehearsing and conducting; administration and planning of the music program; supervision of special vocalists, volunteers, and special musicians.  Duties also include: Maintaining the choir music library, recruit special music providers for summer services,  provide material for the church bulletins and publication, provide music for weddings and funerals if available.   Annual compensation: $18,000-$20,000  For a more detailed job description or if interested in the position contact: Eileen Little, Parish Administrator at admin@hpucc.org or call the church (717)-397-9791.  Send resume to Hamilton Park Church, 1210 Maple Ave.  Lancaster, PA  17603 [7/30/25]

Glossbrenner Church in Mount Joy, PA is seeking an organist to assist in the music ministry of the church. The church offers a mix of traditional music with choir, piano and/or organ and contemporary music with a praise team. 

    The organist plays for traditional Sunday worship services and for choir rehearsals on a weeknight. The organist also plays for other special services such as cantatas, Lenten, and Christmas services. Not required to assist on Sundays when the contemporary praise team plays.

    Core Competencies:   • Experience playing organ and piano and basic understanding of worship liturgy.   • Willingness to accompany instrumental and vocal musicians as needed.   • Excellent people skills, collaborative, adaptable, and able to manage change.

    To Apply: Interested candidates should contact our church office at 717-653-5683 or email Pastor Heather Hammel at heather@glossbrenner.net with a letter of interest and resume.  Salary negotiable. [7/21/25]

ST. LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH in MOUNT JOY is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic organist for weekly Sunday morning services at 11:00 am (the principal service of the church), and occasional special services during the church year. Saint Luke has a small but beautiful gem of a sanctuary, located at 209 South Market Street in Mount Joy. We are a growing church, with new clergy leadership and dedicated parishioners providing energy and vision for the next steps in the church’s development. Currently, Saint Luke Church holds a monthly Taizé service on the first Saturday of each month, featuring a variety of local musicians. The church is open to expanding its music program, and eager to offer special musical events to the community.

        The organ was built by the Moeller Organ Co. and rebuilt by the Gundling Organ Company of Lancaster. It contains 8 ranks of pipes and chimes, with two full manuals, 9 pedal stops, and 13 tab stops on both the Swell and Great divisions and 3 general pistons, 3 Great and Swell divisional pistons, and 5 toe studs.

        Qualifications and Competencies: ● Ability to play both organ and piano at a professional level ● Ability and willingness to accompany instrumental and vocal soloists as needed ● Ability to improvise and/or transpose would be a plus, but not a requirement ● Familiarity with the Episcopal liturgy and the Anglican tradition ● Familiarity with Episcopal hymnody and service music ● A willingness to play for weddings and funerals as schedule permits (for additional compensation) ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills ● Ability to work collaboratively with others ● A strong Christian faith which guides the musician’s life.

        Compensation negotiable. Additional information about Saint Luke Episcopal Church can be found on the church website: https://saintlukemountjoy.org/. To apply, please send the following materials to The Reverend Martha Harris, Rector, Saint Luke Episcopal Church, priest@saintlukemountjoy.org: a letter of introduction, a current resume/CV, a list of references, links to recordings of your playing (if available). [7/14/25]

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, EAST PETERSBURG PA seeks organist. Must demonstrate proficiency and professional competence in organ and piano performance, as well as choir accompaniment. Should have some knowledge of church liturgy. Candidate should have ability to work with others as a member of a team. Compensation dependent on skill, training and experience. The organ at Trinity is a two manual digital Allen organ. Salary Range $14,000-16,000.   See: https://www.trinityeastpete.org/ministries/ministry-of-music/  

Send resume and direct questions to: Trinity United Church of Christ, 2340 State St., East Petersburg, PA 17520.  Phone 717-569-1632.  Email – secretary@trinityeastpete.org [7/12/25]

The Wheatland Chorale, one of the area’s premiere choral ensembles, seeks a collaborative accompanist to begin in September 2025. [If available, the candidate could start April 28, 2025, for our Wheatland Chorale Festival Singers rehearsals of the Brahms Requiem. Festival Singer rehearsal schedule and concert dates are provided on the Wheatland Chorale website. The availability for the Festival singers will have no bearing on the decision for the larger position.] The accompanist is a member of the artistic staff and works in collaboration with the Artistic and Associate Directors.

Roles and Responsibilities:  Serve as principal accompanist for all rehearsals of the Wheatland Chorale and the Wheatland Chorale Festival Singers on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in Lancaster generally from September – April; Serve as principal accompanist for all concerts, typically held in December and in April. Occasional concerts are added outside of our subscription concerts; Assist in rehearsals and sectionals when needed.

Qualifications and Skill Set: Ideally, a bachelors and/or masters degree in music, advanced accompaniment and soloist skills on the piano, solid proficiency in open score and ability to play multiple parts at once, advanced sight-reading skills, organ skills preferred but not required, understanding of the role of the collaborative accompanist in rehearsal and performance, and proven collaborator and ability to work with artistic staff, board, and singers.

Compensation: A 1099 position, the Accompanist will be paid a professional fee for services of $5,000 annually in 4 installments in September, December, February, and April.  

Application: Please submit CV/resume and a list of three professional references to wheatlandchoralead@gmail.com. The position will remain open until filled. [3/31/25]

Augustus Lutheran Church, Trappe PA is seeking a passionate and talented Director of Music and Organist to lead and enhance our worship music program. This position offers an opportunity to honor our strong liturgical traditions while inspiring and guiding musicians of all ages. Responsibilities include planning and providing music for regular worship services, holiday services, and special events; directing the Adult Choir, Bell Choir, and Sunday School music program; collaborating with the Pastor to select meaningful, high-quality music for Lutheran liturgical worship; and serving as organist for multiple services and maintain our instruments, including an Aeolian Skinner Organ by Walker Technical Company and Steinway piano.  Qualifications: Proficiency in organ and choir direction; Familiarity with Lutheran liturgical traditions is preferred; Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to inspire volunteer musicians.  Compensation and Benefits: Minimum starting salary is $32,000, commensurate with experience and skill; Four weeks of paid vacation annually (being mindful of our busiest liturgical Seasons: Easter and Christmas); Additional income opportunities for weddings and funerals. To Apply:  Send your resume and cover letter to pastor@augustustrappe.org. You are welcome to send relevant recordings of your organ or choir performances, if you have them. [1/27/25]

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Sinking Spring, is seeking a Director of Music. This is a 1/4-time (8-12 hours/week), salaried position paying $20,000/year. Schedule: Sunday, 9-11:30am; Wednesday, 7-8:30pm; Office Hours, meeting hours, and practice time to be scheduled in consultation with the Rector. Skills required: organ and piano competence; choral rehearsing and conducting; administration and planning of the parish music program; supervision of special vocalists, volunteers, and special musicians; and strong service playing skills (hymns, service music, anthems, and the rhythms of liturgy) and familiarity with music in the Anglican Tradition. Duties: Musical leadership for liturgies, including Choral Eucharist on Sunday mornings at 10am in the Program Year and 9am simple sung Eucharist during the summer, non-Sunday Major Feasts (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week (Maundy Thursday Good Friday, Easter Vigil), and possible Choral Evensongs (or Lessons & Carols), twice annually. Weekly choir rehearsals. Practice and preparation of hymns, service music, accompaniments, and voluntaries. Programming of liturgical music, in consultation with the Rector. Collaboration with the Rector and Parish Administrator on the editing/proofing of music in the weekly bulletins. Writing of an annual report; possible annual presentation to Vestry. Provide music for weddings and funerals or coordinate with local musicians to play. Education: demonstration of training, experience and musicianship. A degree in music and/or certifications from the AGO is/are desirable, but not required. Core Qualities: commitment to facilitating Sacred worship in a liturgical tradition and excellent interpersonal skills, especially in the management of and collaboration with volunteers. Please contact: The Rev. Michelle Moyer, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 2848 Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Phone: 610-678-7001

Redeemer Lutheran Church at 500 Pearl Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 is seeking a long term substitute organist to play at 3 to 4 services per month for $150 per service for 6 or more months, with the option of extending beyond that time with a salary commensurate with qualifications and any additional duties assumed. Those interested should contact Kim at redeemerluth@yahoo.com. Please submit your name, address, phone #, email, as well as a record of your training, employment history and references.