Job Postings

CHORAL SCHOLARS – St. Andrew’s
4 Positions Available: 2 Alto/2 Tenor 

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, now in its 197th 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.

• Enrolled in a post-secondary institution.

• 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, introits 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 ASAP, concluding June 22/25 with the possibility of renewal September - December 2025.

Renumeration

80.00 weekly (Thurs. rehearsal: 35.00 /Sun.service 45.00) payable at the end of each month. Pay deducted accordingly if not in attendance

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