Jobs and Substitutes
For information on jobs and substitutes, please contact Ellen Hunt, our placement director.
Organ substitutes listed are members in good standing of the Harrisburg AGO Chapter, though their qualifications have not been endorsed by the Chapter. It is the hiring organization’s responsibility to ask for specific information – education, experience, recent references, and to discuss these items with the chosen substitute. Click the following link to view the Substitute List.
The hiring organization and the organist should agree on a reasonable fee before the service. The Harrisburg Chapter does not publish a fee schedule.
Positions Available
Music Associate (Accompanist, handbell director): Trinity UCC, 40 W Pine St, Palmyra. One rehearsal. Roland keyboard, Yamaha upright, Chickering Grand, Moller/Teller Brothers Pipe Organ, some percussion instruments. Call Skip Unger (717) 406-0727 or Deb Dunnigan (717) 228-8425 for more information. Contact office@trinitypalmyra.org
Director(s) of Music Ministry - Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomsburg, PA, is currently welcoming applicants for Director(s) of Music Ministry. Candidates need to display a love for God and for worshiping through music. The successful candidate(s) must possess high proficiency on organ or piano, with capabilities in both strongly preferred. Additionally, the candidate we seek will have the ability to direct the adult vocal choir. Responsibilities will include planning and coordinating music choices and practices for weekly Sunday worship service(s), special events (including funerals, weddings, etc.), and special worship services throughout the year. Both traditional and contemporary praise music is encouraged! Opportunities also exist for leading small ensembles, handbell choir, children’s choir, and individual performances. These responsibilities could be divided among multiple candidates depending on interest and qualifications. Pay structure will be commensurate with experience and final job scope. Please send your resume and three references to the attention of: Rev. Mark Reisinger, Wesley United Methodist Church, 130 West 3rd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, or e-mail at: mreisinger@susumc.org. [Listed 1/15/2025]
Listings on this space are free. Also free are printed listings in the quarterly newsletter, The Bombarde.
To advertise a position with the Harrisburg Chapter, please contact our Placement Director Ellen Hunt.