Consoles Vacant - Organists Required

This is a list of churches who were looking for an organist and choirmaster in 1999 & 2000


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 17 November 2000

Parish of Ballymacarrett, St Patrick's Church, Belfast
Organist/Choirmaster required
to lead a small robed choir in traditional & contemporary worship
Details from: Mr A Cooke, 26 Sydenham Crescent, Belfast, BT4 1FX, Tel. 028 9067 3355


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Belfast Telegraph' Friday 1 September 2000

1st Presbyterian Church, Lurgan, Co. Armagh
Require an Organist/Musical Director
Who can continue to develop our worship ministry alongside our minister, church choir, praise group and worship committee.
Further details and applications to: Mr J T Canning, Clerk of Session, 3 Glenshane, Lurgan BT66 7HE, Tel: 028 3832 5525


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Belfast Telegraph' Saturday 24 June 2000

Ballynafeigh Methodist Church, Ormeau Road, Belfast
Requires an Organist & Choirmaster/mistress
The person we are looking for should be a competent organist and pianist with the ability to train the choir
Enquiries to: Mr Ian Wood, Society Steward, Tel: 028 9070 3367


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 23 June 2000

Church of Ireland, Parish of Drumachose, Co. Londonderry
Wishes to appoint an Organist/Musical Director
Traditional & contemporary worship, a dedicated & supportive choir, the services of relief organists available
Details on request from: Miss F Miller, Hon Secretary Select Vestry, 47 Dowland Road, Limavady, BT49 0HR


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 16 June 2000

Parish of Ballymacarrett, St Patrick's Church, Belfast
Organist/Choirmaster/mistress required for October
to lead a small robed choir in traditional & contemporary worship
Details on request from: The Revd David Coe, 155 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3HX, Tel. 028 9065 7180


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Belfast Telegraph' Saturday 10 June 2000

Bloomfield Methodist Church, Belfast
an exciting opportunity exists for a music/worship leader
The person we are looking for should be enthusiastic and with initiative to lead, develop and co-ordinate our music and worship. We are seeking to develop a variety of worship styles. There is a generous honorarium for this position.
Enquiries to: Jack Moore, 38 Knockhill Park, Belfast, BT6 5HY, Tel: 028 9065 5719, Mobile: 0410 945464


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 9 June 2000

Drumglass Parish, St Anne's Church, Dungannon
Organist - The select vestry hopes to appoint a person who will continue the good musical tradition of this church, robed choir, affiliated to RSCM
For further details please apply in writing to the Hon Secretary Miss M McKenna, 12 Craigavon Crescent, Dungannon, BT71 7BD


The following vacancies are taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 2 June 2000

The Parish of Greenisland, Co. Antrim
Wishes to appoint an Organist/Musical Director
to develop both choral & contemporary worship styles
Details on request from: The Revd Maurice Elliott, 4 Tinamara, Greenisland, BT38 8FE, Tel. 028 9086 3421

Holy Trinity Church, Portrush, Co. Antrim
Organist/Choirmaster/mistress
Applications are invited for above post, 3 manual Conacher pipe organ
supportive choir, assistant organist, renumeration to be agreed
Contact: Miss Pat Soye, 7 Beaghville Drive, Portrush, BT56 8HY, Tel. 028 7082 2606


The following vacancies are taken from the Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters May 2000 newsletter.

Railway Street Presbyterian Church, Lisburn, Co. Dowm
Details from: Mr G Lindsay, Tel. 028 9267 0130

Scarva Street Presbyterian Church, Banbridge, Co. Dowm
Details from: T J Crory, Tel. 2308 (home) or 62603 business)


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 26 May 2000

The Cathedral Church of Christ the Redeemer, Dromore, Co. Down
Wishes to appoint from July 2000 Musical Director/Organist
with responsibility for organ playing, training the Cathedral choir and developing music in the Parish
For further details please contact: Mr S Redmond, Tel. 028 9269 3508


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 17 December 1999

Parish of Bangor Abbey, Co. Down
Due to retirement the position of Organist/Director of Music will become vacant in January 2000.
The Abbey is known for its strong musical tradition. Excellent salary payable to suitable applicant.
Job specification from: Mr N Brown, Honary Secretary, 24 Laragh Pk, Bangor, BT20 4PZ.


The following vacancies are taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 8 October 1999

Mount Merrion Parish, Belfast, Church of the Pentecost
require an Organist/Pianist
Traditional and modern music
Contact: C Bingham 01232 792147, K Hanna 01232 797821.

Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ballysillan, Belfast
require an Organist/Choirmaster/Choirmistress
All enquiries to: Mrs R Esdale 620 Ballysillan Road, Belfast, BT14 6RP, Tel: 01232 710262.


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 24 September 1999

St John's Church, Desertlyn Parish, Moneymore, Co. Londonderry
require an Organist/Choirmaster/Choirmistress
All enquiries to: Mr S Seffen, 44a Dunronan Rd, Moneymore, BT45 7SY.


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Methodist Newsletter' March 1999

Ballynahinch Methodist Church
Seek an organist
Applicant should also be able to develop a Choir/Praise group
Renumeration negotiable
Further information from Mr John Unsworth, 15 Ashvale Drive, Hillsborough, BT26 6DN, Tel.01846 683914


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 9 April 1999

Seagoe Parish Church, Portadown, Co. Armagh
Organist/Director of Music
The Select Vestry hopes to appoint a person who will develop our strong tradition of choral music. We hope that he/she will also encourage the development of other aspects of the musical life of the parish and integrate them into our worship.
For further details, please write to the Hon. Secretary, Mr David Hall, Seagoe Parish Office, 65 Seagoe Road, Portadown, BT63 5HS.


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 19 March 1999

St Donard's Parish Church, Bloomfield, Belfast
Organist/Choirmaster
Written applications are invited for the above position and should be forwarded not later than 24th April 1999 to:-
Mrs E King, Hon. Secretary to the Select Vestry, 14 Clara Park, Sandown Road, Belfast BT5 6FD


The following vacancy is taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 5 March 1999

Dunseverick Parish Church, Co. Antrim
Organist Required
Details: The Revd Canon J N Patterson, Tel: 01265 762411


RC Parishes of Greencastle, Holywood and Lisburn.
Organist required to accompany the congregation on Saturday evening and Sunday morning masses in the RC parishes of Greencastle, Holywood and Lisburn. For information contact Raymond Lennon Tel: 01232 302928.

Added to this site 9 March 1999


The following vacancy is taken from the Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters February 1999 newsletter.

Ballyholme Methodist Church, Bangor, Co. Down
new Makin organ, robed choir, 2 Sunday services
Details from Brian Speers, 01247 471999


The following vacancies are taken from the 'Church of Ireland Gazette' Friday 29 January 1999

St Mark's Parish Church, Portadown, Co. Armagh
Organist/Choirmaster/mistress
Applications are invited for the position of organist/choirmaster/mistress
Two Sunday services, ASTB choir; Three manual Walker organ
Salary negotiable. Position vacant from April 1999
Applications (in writing) should be made on or before 28th February 1999 to
J I Davison (Mr.), 6 Church Road Portadown BT63 5HT

Parish of Ballynafeigh, (St Jude's Church), Belfast
wish to appoint an organist/musical director
to assist in leading and developing worship
Please apply to:- Mr S Taggart, 6 Sharman Close, Belfast BT9 5GF


The following vacancies are taken from the 'Presbyterian Herald' December 1998/January 1999

Newington Presbyterian Church, Belfast
seek an Organist/Musical Director
Please contact: Rev Tom Greer, 2 Sequoia Heights, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QX, Tel: 01232 868568

Randalstown Presbyterian Church (Old Congregation), Co. Antrim
Requires an Organist/Musical Director
Details from Mr R F Horn, 81 Magheralane Road, Randalstown, Co. Antrim, BT41 2NT, Tel: 01849 472445


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