Tenor Section Leader (Wilton, CT)

Vacancy: Tenor Section Leader

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Wilton seeks a skilled Tenor vocalist to be a Section  leader who will enrich the prayer and worship life of the community through the ministry of music. Music at St. Matthew’s is a vital part of our life and ministry together. We have a long tradition of faithful and formative choirs for children and adults, a long-running concert series, and numerous, formidable musical instruments on our campus. The Rector, the Vestry and the Director of Music Ministries & Organist are committed to a high-quality, inclusive music program where children and adults experience meaningful spiritual formation. 

 

Main duties

● Sing with St. Matthew’s Church Choir throughout the program year, September–June.

● Perform choral music (e.g. service settings, canticles, psalmody, anthems, hymns, etc.) weekly in the 10:00am Sunday morning worship service (with a rehearsal at 9:00am).

● Attend rehearsals weekly on Thursday evenings, 7:30–9:00pm.

● Sing for additional services on Ash Wednesday, during Holy Week, on Christmas Eve and other major feasts, as arranged.

● Occasionally sing for Evensong services on Sunday afternoons (exact schedule TBD).

● Occasionally join the Choir for concert performances.

● Sing solos when called upon.

● Lead the other members of the section vocally and,when appropriate, verbally.

● If necessary, learn the music in advance of rehearsalsand services.

● Arrange for a suitable substitute singer in the event of absence.

● Meet with the Director of Music Ministries & Organistoutside of rehearsals, as arranged, for discussions about planning, administration, review, etc.

 

Desired specifications

● Music degree, either completed or in-progress, or equivalent experience

● Excellent vocal skill, musicianship, ensemble skills and music-reading ability

● Familiarity with the music and liturgy of the EpiscopalChurch

● High degree of professionalism, i.e. reliability,punctuality, responsiveness

● Desire to work with amateur musicians and young people

● Desire to lead worship through music and to enrich the spiritual lives of the Choir and congregation

 

Reports to

The Director of Music Ministries & Organist

 

Pay

● $80 per call (i.e. $160 per week or more depending on exact schedule)

● Pay to be reviewed annually

● Additional fees for concert performances and special services

 

Application

● To apply, email the Director of Music Ministries &Organist, Andrew Leslie Cooper, at

andrew@stmatthewswilton.org with a message of interest.

● Include an up-to-date résumé and recent recording of your singing if you have one.

● Audition-interviews will be held as arranged in August.

● At audition, candidates will be asked to sing a piece of their choosing and to perform a few items of choral music at sight.

 

Background check

Successful candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background check and to undergo training in the SafeChurch policies of the EpiscopalChurch in Connecticut.