Music Director & Accompanist

Music The Interim Music Director position is year-round and includes providing music leadership, coordination, performance, and oversight for all Sunday worship services. This position supports the church by managing the music program: • Selecting in advance and preparing the musical portion of worship and special holiday services under the direction of the Minister for Worship and Pastoral Care and with the collaboration of the Minister and Worship team. • Experience working as a choir director, music director, or music teacher • Preferred: High level of competence in piano, organ (accompanist) performance • Sound musical knowledge and a passion for music with the ability to interpret various styles of music. Routine Duties and Tasks • Directing choir rehearsals and performances • Leading warm-up sessions before rehearsals and performances • Scheduling and announcing choir rehearsals • Selecting individual choir members to perform solos • Providing the necessary guidance and direction during choir rehearsals to assist choir members in achieving the correct tone, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and harmony • Directing choir members during musical performances to ensure that the desired sound is achieved • Creating suitable choir formations for rehearsals and performances • Accompanying (or directing accompanist to accompany) the choir on the piano/organ during choir rehearsal and Sunday worship services and other special services or arranging for a paid musician to do so (within budgetary limits).

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