Current Job Openings
Director of Music Ministries and Organist
Frederick, MD
The Director of Music Ministries and Organist is responsible for leading our vibrant music program, directing choirs, and enhancing worship services with organ music. This role requires a deep commitment to fostering musical talent and engaging the congregation in meaningful worship experiences.
Key responsibilities include directing choirs, leading rehearsals, coordinating the peal bell program, and fostering growth by encouraging participation in all music groups. The director will also make use of both in-house and community vocal and instrumental talents to enhance the church’s music ministry.
This is a year-round, three-quarter time staff position (approximately 30 hours per week), which includes practice time, evening rehearsals, and weekend commitments. The Director of Music Ministries and Organist reports directly to the Senior Pastor and receives a full benefits package.
Notable Instruments at Calvary UMC:
Calvary UMC is home to a magnificent new pipe organ built by Cornel Zimmer Organ Builders, completed in March 2024. It contains 46 ranks, 2,796 pipes and a 4-manual console. It is “prepared for” to add a Gallery organ addition in the future.
The Sanctuary also houses a beautiful Steinway “D” piano. This instrument is used in worship as well as serving as a cornerstone of Calvary UMC’s Community Concert Series.
Other pianos exist throughout the building and music rooms along with a 2-manual digital organ in the Chapel. In addition, there is a 5-octave handbell set, hand chimes, and a 3-kettledrum tympani set.
Calvary UMC’s tower is home to a set of eight full circle peal bells cast by John Taylor Bell Foundry in Leicestershire, England. Calvary’s peal bells represent a part of Frederick’s unique landmark standing as possibly the only place in the world where three Western bell instruments are located within hearing distance of each other, along with the Carillon at Baker Park and the Chime Set at Trinity Chapel.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please send the following materials to resume@calvaryumc.org. Phone inquiries will not be accepted. Application deadline: September 15, 2025.
Required Application Materials:
- Cover letter
- Resume with contact info, education, and work history
- Videos (emailable) or video links of the following (from the past two years)
- Hymn playing on organ
- A worship-appropriate organ piece (e.g., prelude or postlude)
- Choral conducting
- (Optional) Additional selections in various styles