Organist/Choirmaster (Lake Forest, IL)

Job Title: Organist / Choirmaster
Organization Name: Church of the Holy Spirit
Organization Website: www.chslf.org
Salary Range (optional): $68,000 - $95,000
Job Description:
The Church of the Holy Spirit (CHS), an Episcopal faith community located in
Lake Forest, IL, is seeking a full-time organist/choirmaster. CHS rejoices in
the Episcopal liturgy and music, and is considered a cardinal parish in the
Diocese of Chicago.  Our music is in the Anglican sacred art tradition, and
is central to the way we, as individual parishioners, experience communal
worship.

Rite II Sunday Eucharist is led by the Adult and Children’s Choirs, and a
Bell Choir that rings monthly. Choral Evensongs and special music are offered
throughout the year, including Sung Compline during the season of Epiphany.
The Senior choir includes volunteer singers, four paid section leaders and
additional singers for Evensong and other events. The Senior Choir has served
as choir in residence at Wells, Ely, Durham, Salisbury and Lincoln Cathedrals
in England.  The Children’s Choir training is based on the Royal School of
Church Music.

The church’s main organ is a fine 3-manual, 50-rank instrument by Harrison
& Harrison, Ltd., of Durham, England. The church also has a mechanical action
3-rank chamber organ by Harrison & Harrison and a Yamaha C7 grand piano.
The ideal candidate is someone who will sustain our vibrant music program and
be a strategic partner as we develop and expand our music ministry, including
an expanded children’s music ministry that we hope to accomplish with the
addition of a third musician.

For application details and a full position description, including
information about compensation and benefits, visit
http://chslf.org/music-search (http://chslf.org/music-search). Candidates are
asked to apply by May 31st, 2018. Anticipated start date: Fall 2018.

Requirements
The candidate we seek has a demonstrated record of leadership in music
ministry, an advanced degree in church music, organ performance or
equivalent, is an experienced choral conductor with understanding of vocal
technique, has outstanding organ playing and improvisational skills, is
sensitive to the liturgy and has familiarity with the musical resources of
the Episcopal Church. In addition, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated
ability to conduct both professional and volunteer singers, and proven
success with development of choral programs for all ages and can work as part
of a team with fellow staff.

Contact Email: search@chslf.org