St. Barnabas Episcopal Church (Falmouth, MA) is an active and welcoming parish in a town with many musical groups and opportunities. The parish is in transition toward a Program-sized Episcopal congregation with an average weekly attendance of 200 at two Sunday services. The 8 o’clock service is Rite I and ends most services with a hymn. The 10 o’clock service is a singing congregation, eager to participate as well as enjoy the music offered by the choir. The choir consists of trained volunteers, some of whom are professional singers, as well as 3 to 4 paid section leaders, and rehearses on Thursday evenings as well as before the Sunday service. Although our music program currently includes high school students who sing with the adults, we look forward to a music program for the growing number of younger children as well. Special services, such as evensong, lessons and carols and compline, and musical programs have been well-received by the community.

The organ in the church is the original installation of a 2 manual by George Hutchings renovated by Andover Organ Company. In the chapel is a 2 manual house organ by C.B. Fisk from the estate of Frank Taylor. The choir room has a Steinway grand and a 2 manual harpsichord by John Challis; we also have Suzuki choir chimes and Whitechapel handbells.

St. Barnabas is seeking a part-time (20 -25 hours) musician to continue our strong tradition of excellent music. Applicants should have training and proven experience in liturgical settings and in choral directing. It is expected that the musician will work closely with the clergy in planning the liturgy and music for worship, building on the traditions of the Episcopal Church while being open to new forms of liturgy and multiple musical styles. Salary and benefits reflective of AGO guidelines, and includes pension with the Episcopal Church and health insurance. Additional compensation is available from weddings and funerals.

The position is currently held by an interim and will be available in September 2012. Applications should include current resume, letter regarding your interest in the position, and names and contact information of three references. Please send applications by April 1 to the Rev. Patricia Barrett, Rector, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, PO Box 203, Falmouth, MA 02541. St. Barnabas is an equal opportunity employer; younger and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.