Music Director – Christ Church Kingston (Anglican)

Christ Church Kingston, an active parish within the Anglican Diocese of Ontario, located at 990 Sydenham Road, Kingston, ON  K7M 3L7, is seeking a creative and technically competent Music Director to assume choral and keyboard music leadership and grow our music ministry.

About Us 

We are an inclusive, welcoming, faith-filled community with a rich liturgical tradition. Music plays a central role in our worship, enhancing both traditional Anglican liturgy and special seasonal services. Learn more about our parish at: http://www.christchurchkingston.ca/

Position Overview

The Music Director will:

·         Provide music leadership for one weekly Sunday morning service, and special services (Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter).

·         Direct and rehearse a small, enthusiastic parish choir, encouraging both musical excellence and joyful participation.

·         Select and lead a variety of sacred music, balancing traditional Anglican hymnody with more contemporary selections.

·         Collaborate with clergy and lay leaders to support the overall worship experience.

·         Maintain a choir/instrument library.

·         Be given the right of first refusal to provide special music for weddings and funerals; compensation to be arranged between the Music Director and the parties involved.

 

Qualifications

·         Strong keyboard/organ and choral direction skills.

·         Knowledge of Anglican/Episcopal liturgical traditions an asset.

·         Ability to inspire and work collaboratively with volunteers.

·         Formal training in music or equivalent experience.

 

Position Details

·         Part-time, approximately 8 hours/week (to be discussed).

·         Compensation commensurate with experience and the RCCO scale.

·         Start date: immediately.

 

Application Process

·         Please send a cover letter and résumé (with references) to the Wardens – Christ Church Kingston at:  wardens@christchurchkingston.ca

·         Please include “Music Director Opening” in your subject line because we also have an Occasional Keyboardist position open. (For information on this, visit our website.)

·         Applications will be reviewed as received, with the position open until filled.