Organist Job at First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, Marietta, GA

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  • First Presbyterian Church of Marietta
  • Marietta, GA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

1. Collaborate with the Director of Music and Fine Arts (DMFA) to lead Sunday Worship Services (and seasonal services).

2. Support the worship and fine arts ministries of FPC Marietta by providing comprehensive keyboard support within the context of Reformed Worship, fully engaging with others to that end while being mindful and respectful of FPC’s current culture and worship expression.

 

3. Typical Weekly Schedule:

Sunday: 7:30 – 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

 

4. Accompany all scheduled worship services:

a. Provide prelude, offertory and sending music.

b. Accompany all hymnody with creativity, encouraging congregational singing.

c. Partner with various instrumental groups as scheduled by the DMFA.

d. Add new repertoire to personal library of works, pursuing continuing education.

 

5. Accompany all scheduled Chancel Choir rehearsals, being on time and prepared, paying close attention to detail in practice:

a. Sight-read fluently and accurately.

b. Read from open score and juxtapose parts accurately.

c. Lead sectional rehearsals as needed.

 

6. Accompany all scheduled Children’s and Youth choirs.

 

7. Work with the DMFA, directing handbell choirs.

 

8. Attend weekly Worship Planning Team meetings:

a. Submit titles/composers to DMFA every Monday for consideration of appropriateness for that upcoming service and inclusion in the Order of Worship for the following Sunday, aligning selections with special Sundays (liturgical Calendar and Communion).

 

9. Be available for weddings, funerals, and memorials:

a. Meet with DMFA and/or the bereaved to provide insight and musical options.

b. Meet with Bride, Groom, Wedding Coordinator to plan music.

c. In the event of scheduling conflict, and upon approval of the DMFA, provide for substitute organist.

 

10. Work with the DMFA on fundraising and organizing special events/concerts.

 

11. Schedule personal practice hours with facilities and administrative staff.

 

12. Elective private teaching as a member of the Music and Arts Institute is optional, using organs and pianos.

 

13. Organ and handbell maintenance (inspecting, arranging and overseeing repair, tuning).

Sanctuary organ: Austin II Manual 1975 | Refurbished in 2016 | New Console

Great Hall organ: Allen Renaissance 1999 | To be replaced in 2025

Pianos: 1 Kawai GS70, 2 Kawai RX-2s, 1 Steinway D

Company Description

First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Marietta, GA, located in the Atlanta metroplex and in the heart of Cobb County, is now accepting applications for the positions of Principal Organist (full-time or part-time as desired) and a full-time Director of Communications.

We are all Christ’s people, coming together in Christ’s place to learn, grow, love and serve God. We look forward to hearing from you! Join us!

Company Description

First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Marietta, GA, located in the Atlanta metroplex and in the heart of Cobb County, is now accepting applications for the position of Principal Organist (full-time or part-time as desired). FPC Marietta is a liturgical/missional congregation of 1,100 members and enjoys a rich history that spans greater than 180 years in ministry. Worship at FPC is celebrated in the Reformed tradition. Music and fine arts are integral to FPC’s expression of praise.\r\n\r\nCurrently, two services of worship are offered, both of which are live streamed: 1) 8:30 AM service in the historic antebellum FPC Sanctuary, musically led by Chancel Choir members, accompanied by a 1975 Austin Organ II (refurbished in 2016, new console) as well as intermittently by chamber musicians, adult bell choirs, Church Street Brass (in residence), and/or soloists. 2) 11 AM service in FPC’s Great Hall. The Great Hall features new lighting and sound system and updated live stream equipment. Music in this service is led by the Chancel Choir and is accompanied by a new 2025 Allen Genisys GX-460 organ (four manuals 89 stops). This service is supported often by chamber groups, orchestra, bells and/or brass. The Chancel Choir offers at least one major work per year and sings every Sunday. It will be the role of the Principal Organist to partner with the Director of Music and Fine Arts in directing and accompanying all aspects of the church’s thriving music and arts ministry.\r\n\r\nPlease share in your introductory note/resume some information about your church experience, both work and personally related. A detailed job description with position qualifications and responsibilities will be provided upon request. The full-time position provides an excellent benefits package. Your interest is greatly appreciated!

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Seasonal work

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