Traditional Music and Worship Minister

This role is part of the worship ministry at Cross of Grace. The role is expected to be highly

collaborative with other staff and with our volunteer musicians. In addition to a focus around

the impact of music as part of the ministry, the role involves planning, communication, and

cultivation of additional ways to incorporate fine arts as part of the ministry at Cross of Grace.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Formal training in and experience with organ performance

2. Formal training in and experience with piano performance

3. Five years’ experience in church music/ministry

4. Familiarity with and understanding of “traditional” church liturgics

Essential Functions

1. In collaboration with the pastoral staff, plan and provide liturgical organ and keyboard

music, and coordinate special music and volunteer musicians for the “traditional” 8:30

a.m. worship services. The same is expected for midweek services during Advent and

Lent, and other special services, including but not limited to Christmas Eve, Maundy

Thursday, Good Friday, Thanksgiving Eve, and Easter.

2. Meet with the pastors and the contemporary music leader, as needed, for purposes of

planning and communication, as well as to review selections and ensure they

complement the readings and/or the message for the services and church seasons. These

meetings will be scheduled in consultation with the pastors, preferably during normal

staff office hours on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

3. Direct the traditional service’s vocal choir and provide accompaniment, as needed,

during the choir season from Labor Day to Memorial Day. Provide a rehearsal and

performance schedule for the choir with rehearsal occurring on a weekday evening.

4. Ensure that selected music is covered by necessary copyright licenses and regularly

report usage of copyrighted material used by the congregation in our 8:30 a.m. worship

service and by our handbell and vocal choirs, as needed.

More information is available upon request

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