After a wonderful seven years as St Peter’s organist and choir director, the marvelously talented and congenial Derek Maninfior will be leaving at the end of June to devote more time to his family and law practice. We will also lose the added bonus of seasonal soprano performances of his wife, Liz Faranda.
We are seeking a new Organist/Choir Director to begin in July 2025. Interviews will begin May 2025.
The 5-person search committee for a new Organist/Choir Director is led by Karen Martz with fellow choir members John Magee, Marty Bloem, Robert Olieman, and Gretchen White-Streuli. Email them at Music at Saint Peters.
Here are the highlights of the job description, with a fuller description in this document: Organist Choir Director job description 2025
ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR
(available July 2025)
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church seeks an energetic, part-time Organist/Choir Director.
St. Peter’s is a vibrant parish, with choirs of adults and children. Director will work with the Rector in planning worship, including music selection. The ability to communicate effectively with staff and volunteers is an essential characteristic of this position. Candidate should possess a strong knowledge of traditional Anglican liturgical and choral music. Gifts in teaching and creativity will help us to grow our music vision.
For more information about St. Peter’s please visit the St Peter’s website.
For more information about music at St. Peter’s visit the https://saintpeterschurch.net/music-at-saint-peters/.
The Organist/Choir Director has these responsibilities and duties:
• One Sunday morning service (Rite II), celebrated at 10:00 AM, preceded by a choir rehearsal, September through June. Summer services are celebrated at 9:30 AM.
• An additional choir rehearsal for the children’s choir as needed.
• Service on all other Holy Days in the Anglican Calendar (Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, The Easter Vigil, Ascension Thursday, Evensong Services and other occasional services), with additional rehearsals as needed for these.
• Organist for Weddings – compensated per event.
• Organist for Funerals – compensated per event.
• The Organist/Choirmaster carries out duties and responsibilities under the supervision of the Rector.
Organ: 1980 Austin Pipe Organ II/24