The Halifax Organ Academy (HOA) and the Calderdale Methodist Circuit wish to appoint an Organ Scholar.
The Scholar will play the organ at different churches – all with pipe organs – within Calderdale Methodist Circuit. The churches – each within easy travelling distance of central Halifax – are:
Southgate Methodist Church, Elland
St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Halifax
Highgate Methodist Church, Halifax
The Scholar will be expected to play for six Sunday services each quarter. The schedule will be agreed by negotiation.
The main benefits of the scholarship are:
- £500 per annum depending on duties undertaken, plus possibility of occasional fees/travel expenses
- £500 bursary for lessons and music purchase
- Free organ lessons at Halifax Minster, and guidance in all areas of the role
- 4 manual Harrison & Harrison at the Minster and good pipe organs at the designated churches within the circuit
- Recital and conducting opportunities
- Opportunities for the right candidate to be involved with planning music and choir training
This appointment would suit a candidate preparing for an Oxbridge scholarship, a gap year student or an undergraduate/postgraduate student who wishes to develop skills in church music. The scholarship is also open to young professionals wishing to develop their careers.
The post is subject to DBS checks.
The Organ Scholar will:
- Be fully engaged with the musical activities of the Calderdale Methodist Circuit and the Halifax Organ Academy under the direction of the Organist of Southgate Methodist Church.
- Play for up to six Sunday services per quarter. The schedule of the Organ Scholar will be planned in consultation with nominated representatives of the churches.
- Be available to play for weddings and funerals across the Circuit as required
- Attend Halifax Organ Academy events, as advised
- Take regular organ lessons, as advised
Priority will be given to candidates who:
- Play the organ to grade 8 standard
- Have experience in playing for congregational singing and accompanying choirs on the organ
- For further information or to discuss the post informally, please contact…
For further information or to discuss the post informally, please contact Professor David Baker.
E-mail d.baker152@btinternet.com
Telephone 01422-884655