Thaxted Parish Church (St John the Baptist with Our Lady and St Laurence) is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and enthusiastic Director of Music and Organist. The successful applicant will demonstrate the versatility and vision to build on a strong choral tradition. The Director of Music will be required to train the choir and play the organ for regular services. The regular commitment are Sunday mornings for Sung Mass at 11am and a weekly, evening choir practice. At present, a small choir prepares an anthem every week and leads the congregation in the hymns and Mass setting. There are occasional extra services as well as weddings and funerals.
Thaxted has a strong musical tradition, including the month long Thaxted Festival which brings national and international performers to the church. There are three organs in the church, including the historic Lincoln Organ, played by Gustav Holst when he was organist at the church. For further information, email admin@ttsrh.org and/or visit www.ttsrh.org/DOM.