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Central Christian Church
720 N. Main
San Antonio, TX  78205
www.cccsa.org
(210) 227-5273

Central Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, is an open and welcoming congregation. Located in an historic church in downtown San Antonio, we are called to be “a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.”  The congregation has a deep love of music in worship and the music ministry celebrates all styles and genres of sacred music.  Central Christian Church is home to the only carillon in San Antonio.  Crafted by Petit & Fritsen in 1953, the Nordan Memorial Carillon’s dedicatory recital was played on Christmas Eve, 1953.  San Antonio is home to six universities and the Alamo Community College, a five-campus community college system.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Worship Services and Choir Rehearsals:   Play for all regular worship services, special liturgical services (e.g. Good Friday, Christmas Eve), choir rehearsals, lead congregational singing of hymns, liturgy, solos/duets, and anthems.

2.     Willingness to collaborate, support, and work closely with clergy and Director of Music Ministries to create thematically cohesive worship services as guided by the lectionary.

3.     Provide musical leadership:  Lead the congregation in singing by playing hymn introductions/interludes, prelude, postlude, offertory, and communion voluntaries to enhance the worship experience.

4.     Arrange for the maintenance and tuning of the organ and pianos, keeping church leadership aware of any issues pertaining to the appropriate maintenance of the instruments of the church.

5.     Special Services and Events:  Play for weddings, funerals, special services, collaborating with church leadership, families, and other musicians to select suitable music for the service or event.  Weddings and funerals pay an additional fee.

6.     Organists without carillon experience must be willing to take lessons to learn the instrument.

7.     As a leader in the worship service, candidate must respect and honor the tenets and beliefs of the Disciples of Christ Church.

Qualifications

1.     Minimum of a bachelor's in music, master's degree preferred, with at least five years of experience as a church musician with excellent musicianship, keyboard, and sight-reading skills.

2.     Willingness to work as a creative artist and team member with clergy, other staff, and volunteers to create a cohesive and meaningful worship service.

Organist Time Commitment – estimated 10  hours per week

One Sunday Service – 10:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Choir rehearsal before service – 10:15 – 10:30
Wednesday Choir Rehearsal – 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Possible participation in Handbell Choir – Wednesday – 6:30 – 7:20 p.m.
Personal time for planning and practice for worship and choir rehearsals

Carillon Time Commitment – estimated 4 hours per week

Brief carillon music following worship service
Practice time/Lesson
Prepare a recital

Instruments

3 manual Aeolian-Skinner organ
Yamaha grand (sanctuary)
Kwai baby grand (choral rehearsal room)
Kwai upright (handbell rehearsal room)
Kwai upright (sectional rehearsal room)
48-bell Petit & Fritsen carillon  (weight of bourdon bell with clapper is two tons)

Anticipated start date May or June 2025
All completed applications submitted by April 1 will be considered, position will remain open until filled.

Interested applicants should send a CV, a recording of one piece on organ (carillonneurs please submit one carillon recording), and Letter of Interest to Ms. Veronica Ybarra, Administrative Assistant:  secretary@cccsa.org

Seeking applications for a full-time carillonneur for several concerts (one hour or so) a week and light clerical work. The carillon is a 65 bell instrument. We have a summer series and give tours and have events in the park occasionally. The tower is undergoing renovation at the moment and should be finished this fall.

For more information, please contact Thomas Joy, president Centralia Carillon at tjoy@charter.net

Associate Instructor in Carillon 

Jacobs School of Music
Indiana University, Bloomington

Award Description:
Full tuition + stipend for a graduate student enrolled full-time in the Jacobs School of Music Organ Department. In the event that an organ major cannot fulfill this role, consideration will be given to a full-time Jacobs School of Music graduate student in another applied or academic area.

Next offered:
Fall of 2025.

Terms for award:
Pending successful evaluation of work, award will last for the duration of full-time coursework for the chosen degree (2 years for MM Organ Performance; 3 years for the MM Organ Performance/Sacred Music; 3 years for DM).

Duties:
Perform regular recitals on the Metz Carillon, including, but not limited to:
o 30 weekly recitals
o University and community outreach initiatives
o Ad hoc performances as requested by IU administration and faculty

As directed by the Chair of the JSoM Organ Department, carry out the administration of all carillon activities during the regular academic year, including, but not limited to:
o Guest artist recital series
o Festivals and other activities related to the Metz Carillon

Teaching:
o Offer non-degree carillon instruction that utilizes both university carillons
o Oversee the practice schedule for all university carillons

Other:
o Assist with carillon maintenance as is appropriate

Summer opportunities: 

The Carillon Associate Instructor may also continue performances and instruction through the summer months for additional remuneration at standard JSoM hourly wage rate.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Wade FitzGerald at w_fitzgerald12@yahoo.com