Director of Music

The primary focus of the Music Director is to lead worship in Cornerstone's Sunday morning worship service. The Music Director plans for worship services, prepares the Praise Team musically to lead the Sunday morning service, and directs the congregation in worship, singing, and liturgy. The Music Director demonstrates a mature balance between leadership of both the Praise Team and the congregation as well as high level musical and artistic talents. The position is part time, estimated at 15 20 hours per week. Lead the Cornerstone congregation in the Sunday morning worship service with the Praise Team Prepare the Praise and Audio/Video Teams for the Sunday morning worship service by leading rehearsals during the week and on Sunday mornings Schedule singers and musicians for the Praise Team In coordination with the Lead Pastor, plan the weekly music selection for the worship service Facilitate music ministry within the Cornerstone congregation by identifying and nurturing musical gifts and talent within church Recruit, develop, encourage, and facilitate participation from the congregation in Cornerstone's music ministry including vocal and instrumental performance as well as technical support Oversee preparation of slides for the Sunday morning service Schedule special offertory music to be played during collection of Sunday offerings, including individual singer, instrumentalists, and small groups, possibly accompanying others, as needed Plan special music for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and other holidays with congregational gatherings Coordinate with the Deacon of Worship to provide leadership necessary for music, technical, and audio/video ministries Coordinate with Choir Director for rehearsals and worship music schedule Report regularly to the Elders and Lead Pastor regarding the ministry of music in the church