Welcome to IUMC Music Ministries! 

Irvington United Methodist Church has a long, rich history of musical excellence, but we also just enjoy singing and other forms of special music. If you are looking for a friendly, safe environment to praise the Lord through song, please let us know. We love to sing and worship through music is part of our "spiritual DNA." If you have an enthusiasm for "making a joyful noise unto the Lord" you are welcome here! 

Whether your interest is in singing professionally, singing "unprofessionally" but enthusiastically, playing an instrument, or joining our handbell choir, we would love to have you join us! Laughing is included at no additional charge...

We are currently looking for a music director. If you are interested in applying for the position please email info@irvingtonumc.org with your resume and we will be in touch with you. 

Music Director Job Posting 

Irvington United Methodist Church is seeking a salaried, part-time (hours vary seasonally) Director of Music to serve as the organist, choir director, and leader of the music program at the church. Our current program includes a volunteer chancel choir and a handbell choir.

Qualifications include:

• Understanding of Methodist hymns, anthems, and music at Irvington
• Demonstrated ability to play the organ and grand piano
• Demonstrated ability to accompany soloists and/or choral groups as part of the worship service
• Demonstrated skills in improvisation, sight-reading, and transposition
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals involved in worship planning (e.g. Worship & Music committee and the pastor)

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead music on the organ or a combination of organ and piano for regular worship service (Sunday mornings at 10:30)
• Lead music on the organ and/or piano for special services (Christmas Eve, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and other special services determined by the Worship & Music committee and pastor
• Provide a prelude and postlude music for church services
• Lead and accompany Chancel Choir on a schedule set by the leader and choir (The current program involves weekly practices from mid- August through Pentecost, with weekly anthems during this period. The choir takes a break in the summer.)
• Lead handbell choir on a schedule set by the leader and choir (The current program involves rehearsing once a week during the school year to practice selections offered on occasion during worship services.)
• Serve as accompanist for any soloist and/or special music during services
• Coordination with church office regarding needed tuning and maintenance of all instruments

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and their commitment to the mission of Irvington Methodist Church. Two recent references are also requested. Application materials should be sent via email to info@irvingtonumc.org. Applications will be received until the position is filled. If you would like to view our recorded worship services you can view them on either Facebook or YouTube. https://www.facebook.com/irvingtonunitedmethodist/videos and https://www.youtube.com/@ShiningLightIUMC/featured. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.