Chapel Organist - Part-time
About the Role
We are seeking a talented and dependable musician to provide organ accompaniment for chapel services, special services, and occasional seasonal events. This part-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys contributing to a meaningful school community experience through excellent musicianship, thoughtful preparation, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and music leadership.
Every Wednesday, Middlesex gathers for a 45-minute service. These Chapels feature a senior who, following reflections by our Director of Spiritual and Ethical Education, delivers a talk—an exercise that Middlesex students think of as “giving a chapel.” These talks are personal and secular, yet spirited and significant. The standard of speaking aims to be high, as does our standard of attentiveness and listening. In today’s world, we are fortunate to share these experiences together as a gathering of 500 students, faculty, and staff.
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Responsibilities
- Play the musical portions of weekly chapel services*
- Play the musical portions of special services** (Opening of School Chapel, Alumni Memorial Chapel, Faculty/Staff Farewell Chapel, and Baccalaureate)
- Accompany the choirs for the Holiday Concert and Spring Choral Concert***
- Practice hymn accompaniments for services
- Attend dress rehearsal for Holiday Concert and Spring Choral Concert****
- Recommend necessary instrument maintenance, to be conducted by Noack Organ
- Collaborate with the Director of Spiritual and Ethical Education and Head of Music Department as necessary
- Arrange for substitutes during times of absence
* Weekly chapel services occur Wednesdays 9:55–10:40am. There are very occasional variances in day of week to accommodate school events.
** Opening of School Chapel: Sunday, August 30th, 5:30pm; Alumni Memorial Chapel: Saturday, May 8th; Faculty/Staff Farewell Chapel: Tuesday, May 25th; Baccalaureate: Saturday, May 29th
*** Holiday Concert: Saturday, December 5th, 7pm & Sunday, December 6th, 4:30pm; Spring Choral Concert: Saturday, April 10th, 7:30pm
**** Holiday Concert Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 3rd, 6:30pm; Spring Choral Concert Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, April 8th, 6:30pm
Requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency in organ performance
- Experience supporting both solo and ensemble worship music
- Experience accompanying choral singing and weekly services
- Strong sight-reading skills and the ability to adapt to varied musical styles
- Excellent communication, reliability, and professionalism
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, choir members, and other musicians
- Interest in and demonstrated skill working with adolescents
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to put students' needs ahead of your own when interacting with students
- Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of School life
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a chapel or boarding school setting
- Training in sacred music, organ performance, or a related field
Benefits
- A supportive environment with meaningful opportunities to contribute through music
- Part-time scheduling with predictable service commitments
- The opportunity to serve a welcoming community and enhance musical experiences
Additional Information
Able to successfully complete CHRI, CORI, and SORI checks.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.