Director of Music

The Music Director’s primary focus is to prepare the choir and other musicians for their active participation and serve a leadership role in the Sunday worship services and other special services as required. Responsibilities : Interface with the pastor to select hymns, choral and small ensemble music for the worship services. Either accompany or coordinate with church accompanist on music for worship Conduct rehearsals for the choir and small ensembles Wednesday evenings September – May and Sunday mornings June – August Get to know the church musicians and the gifts they have to offer with the purpose of growing the music program Arrange for vocal and instrumental solos, duets, and small ensembles for each worship service Arrange for community musicians as needed to accompany our groups Manage budget for the music ministry including purchasing music and paying guest musicians Maintain the music library (filing and organizing) and keeping the music room orderly and neat Special Service Responsibilities : Select and arrange for musical presentations at additional services during Holy Week (Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday), Easter cantata and Advent / Christmas season Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree with a music major or minor. Instrumental skills are desired. Terms of Employment : Compensation : commensurate with experience and role.This position can be either a combined Music Director and Accompanist or just Music Director with the church hiring a separate Accompanist.