Director of Music

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church – Music Director Open Position St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Ellisville, a thriving Christian community, seeks a Music Director to lead their robust choir and music program. Duties · Select music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service in consultation with the priest, which includes: o Service music – typically, Gloria, Sanctus, Fraction anthem o 4-5 hymns, including a choir anthem o A prelude and postlude · Play for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service weekly and for special services during Advent/Christmas and Holy Week · Lead the 15-person volunteer choir in Sunday rehearsals for that week’s service music, hymns, and anthem. The choir meets/performs Sep-May. · First right of refusal for weddings, funerals, and other liturgical events at St. Martin’s which include additional compensation · Coordinate substitutes for vacation or leave · Report weekly hymn usage for copyright compliance, such as to One License · Ensure tuning/maintenance of instruments: o Rodgers programmable organ; 3 manuals, 158 stops in the sanctuary o Baldwin grand piano in the sanctuary o Yahama Clavinova electric piano in the rehearsal space o 3 and a half octave newly refurbished handbell set o 2+ octaves of hand chimes o Assorted hand-held rhythm instruments Skills Needed · Ability to play piano and/or organ from various hymnals and scores · Dexterity in accompanying a variety of musical styles, from traditional hymns to Gospel pieces · Experience in rehearsing and leading a choir and effectively teaching SATB parts · Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative spirit · Desired but not required: Ability to conduct adult handbells & music with children Time and Compensation · Salaried position, 18 hours per week on average · $24K-$28K per year, based on experience and ability To Apply Contact the Rev. Sally Weaver at [email protected] or 314-651-3836.

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