Director of Traditional Music

Job Summary The Director of Traditional Music will develop and lead the traditional worship music ministry in conjunction with the senior pastor, implementing TUMC’s vision, mission and strategy in the worship area: crafting the themes for each service, training and nurturing team members while working with various groups within the church to use music for worship: ensuring each traditional worship service is led in such a way the congregation has an opportunity for an authentic encounter with God’s presence. Responsibilities • Work and assist the Senior Pastor in planning and selecting appropriate music for worship. • Work in a professional manner with music leaders to select and prepare appropriate music for all worship and to jointly maintain a library of sacred music appropriate for use by the various choirs with the church. • Assist the organist as needed for any maintenance/repair for the organ, pianos, other instruments and be responsible for granting permission for use by any individual in the use of said musical instruments. • The Director of Traditional Music is encouraged to be an active member of the Fellowship of United Methodist Musicians including attending meetings (dues and expenses to be reimbursed) • Prepare an annual budget for the music program to be recommended to the Finance Committee.