Church Organist FUMC Gastonia
NC Conference of The United Methodist Church, Gastonia, North Carolina, United States, 28054
Overview
First United Methodist Church, 190 E. Franklin Blvd. PO Box 218, Gastonia NC 28053. www.fumcgastonia.org 704.864.4371; fax 704.864.2076 Part-time organist (15-20 hrs/week) for a 1,500-member church in the metro Charlotte area with a tradition of excellence in music ministry and mission to the community. Responsibilities include two Sunday morning services, weekly choir rehearsals, festival services, concerts, weddings, and funerals. The organist accompanies the Chancel Choir, soloists, and ensembles.
Responsibilities
Accompany Chancel Choir, soloists, and ensembles during services and events.
Support repertoire that reflects traditional and contemporary church music within a liturgical United Methodist context.
Collaborate with clergy, musicians, and staff to plan worship services.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required (organ major preferred; graduate degree optional).
Additional study in sacred music is a plus.
5-7 years’ experience as an organist preferred.
Experience with a 73-rank, three-manual Möller organ (1956/renovated 1997) and antiphonal organ in sanctuary; Cornell Zimmer organ (2006) in chapel.
Knowledge and commitment to traditional and contemporary church music within a liturgical, United Methodist context.
Details Salary commensurate with experience.
How to Apply Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and references to James C. Smith, Search Committee Chair, at beanman@vnet.net. Applications must be received no later than March 31, 2026. Recordings/videos optional but encouraged.
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First United Methodist Church, 190 E. Franklin Blvd. PO Box 218, Gastonia NC 28053. www.fumcgastonia.org 704.864.4371; fax 704.864.2076 Part-time organist (15-20 hrs/week) for a 1,500-member church in the metro Charlotte area with a tradition of excellence in music ministry and mission to the community. Responsibilities include two Sunday morning services, weekly choir rehearsals, festival services, concerts, weddings, and funerals. The organist accompanies the Chancel Choir, soloists, and ensembles.
Responsibilities
Accompany Chancel Choir, soloists, and ensembles during services and events.
Support repertoire that reflects traditional and contemporary church music within a liturgical United Methodist context.
Collaborate with clergy, musicians, and staff to plan worship services.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required (organ major preferred; graduate degree optional).
Additional study in sacred music is a plus.
5-7 years’ experience as an organist preferred.
Experience with a 73-rank, three-manual Möller organ (1956/renovated 1997) and antiphonal organ in sanctuary; Cornell Zimmer organ (2006) in chapel.
Knowledge and commitment to traditional and contemporary church music within a liturgical, United Methodist context.
Details Salary commensurate with experience.
How to Apply Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and references to James C. Smith, Search Committee Chair, at beanman@vnet.net. Applications must be received no later than March 31, 2026. Recordings/videos optional but encouraged.
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