Employment Opportunities

Church Choir Section Leads Required

alto and tenor paid positions available

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Guelph, now in its 198th year, remains a faithful and caring witness to God’s goodness and grace alive in Jesus Christ. It cherishes thinking with a tender heart, openness and inclusiveness, a warm and welcoming sense of community, inspiring traditional worship, a kind and generous approach to Christian life, and a passion for mission and service to others.

Requirements

  • A love for choral singing.

  • Experience in choral/liturgical music an asset.

  • Committed, responsible, punctual.

  • A passion for the local church and the good it can do.

  • Moderate to strong sight-reading ability.

  • Ability to carry a voice part on your own (where a single voice part divides into two- ex. Alto I & Alto II).

  • Attend weekly Thursday evening rehearsals (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.).

  • Attend weekly Sunday morning service (10:30 – 11:45 a.m. – choir call generally 9:45 a.m.) where choir leads in hymns, anthems, and frequent psalm singing.

An audition may be required to determine vocal range, voice character and general musicianship. There will be a three week probation period for successful candidates to determine suitability, for both parties.

Positions begin mid September - mid December 2026 with the possibility of renewal Jan-April 2027.

Remuneration:

120.00 weekly (Thurs. rehearsal: 60.00 / Sun. service 60.00) payable at the end of each month.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for a position with a brief letter of interest or resume, please email St. Andrew’s: mailbox@standrewsguelph.com, att. Director of Music, Fred Gingrich