Consoles Vacant - Organists Required

This is a list of churches who were looking for an organist and choirmaster in 1997 & 1998


St Columb's Cathedral Londonderry
St Columb's Cathedral is looking to appoint an Assistant Organist to work with the Organist and master of Choristers, Tim Allen. Full details of duties and salary are available from him but if anyone out there knows of anyone who would be suitable please let us know. The post requires a player of Grade 8 plus standard and primarily involves the accompaniment of the Cathedral choir of men and boys which is one of the busiest choirs in the country. Music in the cathedral is enjoying a growing profile, not only because of the choir but through events such as the Two Cathedrals Festival. Opportunity will be given to train the choir regularly. The cathedral will consider a pre-University student for an Organ-Scholarship-type position for the year or for a shorter period. Please draw this to the attention of anyone who may be interested. Tim Allen is contactable at t.allen@lineone.net

Added to this site 11 October 1998


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 9 October 1998

Church of the Ascension, Annahilt (near Hillsborough), Co. Down
Require an Organist/Choir Conductor
One Sunday morning 10am & other occassional services
Renumeration & conditions by negotiation, Conacher organ
Applications & enquiries to The Revd Robert Howard, Annahilt Rectory, 2 Loughaghery Road, Hillsborough, Co. Down, BT26 6DB. Tel: 01846 638218


The following vacancies are taken from the Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters September 1998 newsletter.

St Mark's Church, Lisburn, Co. Antrim
robed choir affiliated to RSCM; Copeman-Hart organ
further details from Revd W G Irwin, Tel: 01846 662393

Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Bangor, Co. Down
wishes to appoint a 'Director of Music', a post occupying "not less that 20 hours per week as part of a staff team"
details from Revd D Johnston, Tel: 01247 274452


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 4 September 1998

1st Presbyterian Church, Lisburn, Co. Antrim
Wish to appoint an Organist/Musical Director
Excellent organ, Salary £4000 (salary & conditions negotiable)
Apply to Miss Vera McQuoid, 33 Clonmore Park, Lisburn, BT27 4EU


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 21 August 1998

St Aidan's Parish Church, Sandy Row, Belfast
Wishes to appoint an Organist & Choir leader
Traditional & Contemporary Music
Applications to Revd Richard Darmody, 12 Royal Lodge Mews, Belfast, BT8 7YT, Tel: 01232 790977


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 14 August 1998

Church of the Pentecost, Mount Merrion Parish, Belfast
Organist, Choirmaster/mistress required
Small robed choir
Apply to the Hon. Secretary, Mrs C A Bingham, Tel: 01232 792147


The following vacancies are taken from the 'Presbyterian Herald' July/August 1998

Ulsterville Presbyterian Church, Belfast
invites applicants for the position of Organist
Inquiries to: Mr W Ferguson, 18 Locksley Gardens, Belfast, BT10 0EA

Conlig Presbyterian Church, Co. Down
Requires an Organist/Musical Director
Details from John Miskimmon Tel: 01247 460180


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 24 July 1998

Carnmoney Parish Church, Co. Antrim
Wish to appoint an Organist
Traditional and Contemporary Worship, SATB choir
Newly refurbished 2 manual organ
Applications in writing to Revd N Baylor, 20 Glebe Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6UW


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 17 July 1998

St Mark's Church, Parish of Ballymacash, Lisburn, Co. Antrim
Organist & Choirmaster/mistress required
Apply to the Honorary Secretary Mr T A Casement, Tel: 01846 677011


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 26 June 1998

St John's Parish Church, Moira, Co. Down
Wish to appoint an Organist/Musical Director
To further develop the full range of Church Music, Traditional and Contemporary Worship, SATB choir
Salary: commensurate with ability/experience
Enquiries: 01846 611268
Applications in writing to St John's Parish c/o The Rectory 1 Main Street, Moira, BT67 0LE


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 12 June 1998

St Patrick's Church, Parish of Ballymacarrett, Belfast
Require an Organist/Choirmistress
Small robed choir, good organ, worship BCP APB & Family Service.
Applications to The Revd D Coe, 155 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3HX, Tel: 01232 657180


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 5 June 1998

Ballinafeigh Methodist Church, Ormeau Road, Belfast
Musical Director required
Applicant should be a competent organist and pianist with ability to train a choir. Renumeration negotiable.
Apply to Mr I Wood, 75 Cairnshill Park, Belfast, BT8 4RG, Tel: 01232 703367


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Presbyterian Herald' April 1998

McQuiston Memorial Presbyterian Church, Castlereagh Road, Belfast
seek an Organist/choir leader
to direct the choir and liase with praise group in a blend of traditional and modern music in worship
please apply to: Mr D Smyth, 43 Casaeldonia Park, Belfast, BT6 9RD, Tel: 01232 292643


St Colman's Parish Church, Derrykeighan, Co. Antrim
Organist required.
Attractive salary.
Please apply for further details to:
Mr P J Lewis, 115 Toberdoney Road, Dervock, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 8BS
Phone: 012657 42167 Email: mi0ape@compuserve.com

Added to this site 11 April 1998


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 27 February 1998

1st Presbyterian Church, Lisburn, Co. Antrim
Seek an Organist/Musical Director
Exciting position for someone interested in both traditional and contemporary styles of church music
Apply to Miss Vera McQuoid, 38 Clonmore Park, Lisburn, BT27 4EU


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 23 January 1998

St Patrick's Parish Church, Ballymena, Co. Antrim
Assistant organist required
Applications or queries to The Hon Secretary, Mr H M Fisher, 7 Ballyloughan Heights, Grove Road, Ballymena, BT43 6PN


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 16 January 1998

St Dorathea's Parish Church, Gilnahirk, Belfast
Require an organist/choirmaster
Renumeration negotiable
Contact Revd Timothy Kinahan, 237 Lower Braniel Road, Belfast BT5 7NQ


The following vacancies are taken from the Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters January 1998 newsletter.

Saint Paul's Parish Church, Gilford, Co. Down
Two-manual pipe organ and "supportive robed choir"
Enquiries to Revd A P Patterson, 01762 / 831130.

First Presbyterian Church, Lisburn, Co. Antrim
"An exciting position for someone interested in both traditional and contemporary church music"
Details from Mrs Vera McQuoid, 01846 / 679835.


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 19 December 1997

St Columba's Parish Church, Portadown, Co. Armagh
Organist required
SATB robed choir (RSCM affiliated)
Applications to the Rector, Revd W M Adair,
St Columba's Rectory, 81 Loughgall Road, Portadown, BT52 4EG, Tel: 01762 332746


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Presbyterian Herald' November 1997

New Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine, Co. Antrim
Require an Organist Choirmaster/mistress
Apply to Mr S McC Moore, 56 Newmills Road, Coleraine, BT52 2JD


The following vacancy is taken from the Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters November 1997 newsletter.

Shore Street Presbyterian Church, Donaghadee, Co. Down
Apply to Ivan Massey Tel:01247 882395


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 10 October 1997

St Matthew's Parish Church Broomhedge, Lisburn, Co. Antrim
Vacancy exists for an Organist/Choirmaster/Mistress
Salary negotiable
Apply to The Revd P Galbraith, 30 Lurganure Road, Lisburn, BT28 2TS, Tel:01846 621229


The following vacancy is taken from the Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters October 1997 newsletter.

Drumbeg Parish Church, Co. Dowm
Details from the Rector, Revd Canon Cooper, 01232 613265


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 12 September 1997

St Mark's Parish Church Armagh
Organist required
St Mark's ideally seeks someone who will encourage good congregational singing of the hymns, psalms and canticles
Supportive robed choir - RSCM, salary negotiable
Applications or queries to the Rector, The Revd John McKegney, St Mark's Rectory, 14 Portadown Road, Armagh, BT61 9EE, Tel:01861 522970


The following vacancies are taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 5 September 1997

Parish of Richhill, St Matthew's Church,Co. Armagh
Organist required, 2 services per Sunday
All enquiries to: The Revd M A Armstrong, The Rectory, 15 Annareagh Road, Richhill, BT61 9JT, Tel:01762 871232
before 10th September please

St John's Parish Church Killowen, Coleraine, Co. Antrim
Organist and Director of Music required, SATB robed choir
Piano and other instruments used as appropriate at services. Contemporary music is used within the context of family worship on Sunday mornings and evenings. The appointment will suit an enthusiastic musician keen to build on a traditional foundation, who is also prepared to be innovative as regards the incorporation of contemporary music.
Applications in writing to: Hon Treasurer, Mr J Nicholl, 3 Greenhill Road, Coleraine BT51 3JE, Tel:01265 52359


The following vacancy is taken from the Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters September 1997 newsletter.

Ballywalter Parish Church, Co. Down
Details from the vicar, Rev John Bowley, Tel:01247 758416


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Belfast Telegraph' Friday 22 August 1997

McQuiston Memorial Presbyterian Church Castlereagh Road, Belfast
require Organist/choirmaster/mistress
please apply to: Mr D Smyth, 43 Casaeldonia Park, Belfast, BT6 9RD


Church of Ireland, Parish of St Mark, Ballysillan, Belfast
Organist and Choirmaster/Choirmistress required
Duties include 2 Sunday services (worship of a traditional nature)
Robed choir
2 manual & pedal pipe organ
Salary Negotiable
Enquires to Mrs M Rolston, 137 Ligoniel Road, Belfast, BT14 8DN, Tel: 01232 715882

Added to this site 19 July 1997


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 4 July 1997

St Canice's Parish Church Eglinton, Co. Londonderry
Details from Honorary Secretary, 75 Dunboyne Park, Eglinton, BT47 3YJ


The following 6 vacancies are taken from the Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters June 1997 newsletter.

Christ Church Cathedral, Lisburn
Details from the Rector, Canon J McCammon, Tel:01846 662825

Stormont Presbyterian Church, Belfast
Details from Mr Sam Skillen, Tel:01232 463469

Dundonald Methodist Church, Braniel
Details from Rev Derek Johnston, Tel:01232 795053

St Dorathea's Parish Church, Gilnahirk, Belfast
Details from Rev T Kinaghan, Tel:01232 791748

Saintfield Parish Church, Co. Down
Details from Rev A S Delamere, Tel:01238 510286

Legacurry Presbyterian Church, Co. Down, (between Hillsborough & Carryduff)
Details from Rev C McMullan, Tel:01846 679824


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