The Parish Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Brentwood, Essex, England
Music plays an important part in the worship and life of the parish of St Thomas of Canterbury, a church in the anglo-catholic tradition set in the centre of Brentwood, in the diocese of Chelmsford, Essex, England.
St Thomas' is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) and the Brentwood Arts Council.
The Director of Music and Organist, David Rooke, oversees a comprehensive music program with the support of an Assistant Director of Music, five assistant organists, two organ scholars and 95 singers and players.
There are four choirs - the Parish Choir, The Girls' Choir, the Becket Singers and the Becket Consort of Voices - the Orchestra of St Thomas', a close-harmony quartet 
, an Organ Scholarship scheme and Lunchtime Concerts.
Details of the music to be performed at choral services is published in the monthly Music list and in the Music List section of this site.
Please visit www.st-thomas.org.uk for more information about St Thomas of Canterbury, Brentwood.
Vacancy for Organist and Director of Music
The Vicar and Churchwardens invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced organists and choir trainers to fill this important post, which will become vacant from 31st July 2012.
The successful applicant will be expected to oversee a vibrant music department, involving five choirs and an orchestra, with the support of an Assistant Organist/Director of the Girls’ Choir, four volunteer organists, two teenage organ scholars and an Orchestra Director. The fine 3-manual/41 speaking stops organ was renovated by Nicholsons in 2011.
The appointment will be subject to an enhanced clearance from the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).
For a profile and further details, please contact (by 29th February 2012):
Father Colin Hewitt
The Vicarage
91 Queens Road
Brentwood
Essex
CM14 4EY
Telephone: 01277 225700
Email: fathercolin@live.co.uk
