Director of Music, St. James’ Anglican Church, Orillia

St. James’ Anglican Church, Orillia, seeks a part-time (15 – 20 hours/week) Music Director who is  creative, collaborative and passionate about honouring music as a fundamental part of worship and parish life. From September to June, we worship in the sanctuary with a well-maintained 1950 Casavant Freres, Opus # 2001 (2-manual, full pedalboard) organ with built-in Classic Organ, Memory system and enlarged digital ranks (2011); and a Yamaha Baby Grand piano. Summer services are held without a choir in Stubley Auditorium using a century-old Heinzman Grand and an upright Yamaha.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide organ and/or piano music, ideally both, for 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship and other occasions during the church calendar year
• Rehearse and direct the choir in practices between September and June
• Collaborate with clergy to plan service music
• Foster a welcoming and worshipful musical atmosphere
• Engage other musicians who can enhance our church musical experience

Qualifications

• Proven skills as an organist and/or pianist, ideally both, with experience in both
  traditional and contemporary music
• Experience directing an adult SATB choir of varying skill levels
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Formal music education or equivalent experience preferred

Details

• Preferred start date: June 1, 2026, but is negotiable
• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications

How to Apply

Please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter, outlining your experience in music (Links to recordings and/or videos showcasing your music abilities are also welcome) to Leslie Fortune, Search Committee Chair, [email protected].

• Position is open until successful applicant has been found

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.