Assistant Chapel Organist

As a member of the Duke University Chapel Music staff, the Assistant Chapel Organist participates in the musical leadership of Duke Chapel worship services, sacred concerts, and other events at Duke Chapel. This half‑time, salaried position reports to the Chapel Organist, and shares playing responsibilities with the full‑time Chapel Organist and the Chapel Organ Scholar (a 10‑month intern).

Responsibilities

Provide musical leadership in half of the approximately 85 worship services held by Duke Chapel each calendar year, including: collaborative leadership of Sunday morning services during fall and spring terms with the Chapel Organist and Organ Scholar; collaborative leadership of festival and university services (e.g., Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter, Baccalaureates) with the Chapel Organist; primary leadership of at least five “recess” Sundays (December; spring break; summer) as the sole organist; occasional support of bi‑weekly Choral Evensong services during the academic year.

Contribute to and perform in up to five of the 15–20 concerts and recitals presented by Duke Chapel Music each academic year, and attend associated rehearsals.

Manage the schedule of organ demonstrations during fall and spring terms, in collaboration with the Chapel’s roster of guest organists.

Attend bi‑monthly meetings of the Chapel Music staff and meet regularly with the Chapel Organist, other music staff, and ministry staff as appropriate.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in sacred music or organ performance preferred; bachelor’s degree in sacred music or organ performance required.

Demonstrable proficiencies in hymn playing, leading congregational song from the keyboard, performance of organ repertoire appropriate for liturgical contexts, improvisation, transposition, solo and ensemble accompaniment, and knowledge of varied bodies of repertoire.

Minimum five years of significant, documentable work history in positions relevant to the field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits
Duke offers a collaborative work environment and a competitive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and growth. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is USD $44,766.00 to USD $71,706.00.

Other benefits include comprehensive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family‑friendly and cultural programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

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