Archangel Michael Orthodox Church – Broadview Heights, Ohio

Archangel Michael Orthodox Church is seeking a dedicated and experienced Choir Director to lead, develop, and inspire our parish choir. The Choir Director will play an important role in the spiritual and musical life of our parish, helping our community experience the beauty and depth of Orthodox worship.

Use your musical gifts to serve the Church and help lead our parish in prayer through sacred song!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience directing a church or community choir

• Strong vocal, conducting, and musical leadership skills

• Ability to read music and teach vocal parts effectively

• Familiarity with Eastern Orthodox liturgical music and traditions

• Experience with Byzantine, Slavic, or other Orthodox choral traditions is a plus

• Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, choir members, and parish leadership

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• A sincere appreciation for the role of music in Orthodox worship

Join Our Parish Community

This is an opportunity to use your musical talents in service to the Church while helping our choir grow in both musical excellence and spiritual purpose.

If you are passionate about Orthodox worship, enjoy working with singers, and want to help build a strong and vibrant parish choir, we would love to hear from you!

Interested?

Please contact Archangel Michael Orthodox Church (info@stmichaelscleveland.org) for more information about the position, responsibilities, schedule, and compensation.

St. Mark Orthodox Church – Rochester Hills, Michigan

St. Mark Orthodox Church is seeking a Choir Director to lead, train, and develop the parish choir in support of prayerful and reverent Orthodox worship.

The Choir Director should be committed to the Holy Orthodox Faith and possess a strong understanding of Orthodox liturgical practice and choral music.

Responsibilities

• Direct the choir for Sunday Divine Liturgy, Wednesday Vespers, Thursday Liturgy, Saturday Vigil, and appointed Lenten and feast-day services.

• Lead a weekly choir rehearsal, with additional rehearsals as needed.

• Select appropriate music in accordance with the liturgical calendar, parish tradition, and the direction of the Rector.

• Prepare the choir musically and cultivate an ensemble sound that is both musical and prayerful.

• Recruit, train, and develop choir members.

• Prepare and annotate service texts and musical materials as needed.

• Work cooperatively with the Rector, choir, Parish Council, and parish community.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have:

• A demonstrated commitment to Orthodox Christian faith and life.

• Strong knowledge of the Divine Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great, Vigil, and the Orthodox liturgical cycle.

• The ability to assemble services correctly, identify the appointed hymns, and lead the eight tones confidently.

• Familiarity with the hymnography and musical tradition of the Orthodox Church in America, particularly the repertoire used at St. Mark.

• Formal musical training or substantial experience directing or singing in choirs.

• A strong singing voice and the ability to teach soprano, alto, tenor, and bass parts.

• Familiarity with music-notation software.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Compensation

The Choir Director will receive a monthly salary. Salary range: $20,000-35,000, depending on experience and availability. The position includes one personal day per month, with additional scheduling arrangements at the discretion of the Rector. The Director is responsible for arranging a qualified substitute when absent.

The Choir Director will receive the support and guidance of the Rector and Parish Council.

Please submit letters of interest to: Scout Andruchow, Church Administrator: admin@stmarkrochester.org

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Boston, MA

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral (OCA) in Boston, MA seeks a salaried Choir Director committed to leading its choir, recruiting and supporting new singers, and working with Cathedral clergy to nurture its life of worship. 

The choir at Holy Trinity has a rich musical history embedded in a vibrant and welcoming community. The regular schedule of services for the liturgical year includes Vigil on Saturdays, on the eves of Great Feasts, the Divine Liturgy on Sundays and Great Feasts, and Vespers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Parish observes a full cycle of divine services during the first week of the Great Fast and Passion Week. All other weeks during Lent we serve the Liturgy of Presanctified gifts on Wednesdays. Additionally, the Choir Director must conduct regular rehearsals and be present for Services of Need, such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals. The candidate must be a pious Orthodox Christian, not only knowledgeable and skillful with music but of liturgical rubrics and practice. For a closer look at parish life, visit our website at holytrinityorthodox.org

Applicants are invited to email a cover letter and resume to:

Stana Gnatovich stanamg@me.com