Job Description: Director of Music
Position Summary: Director of Music (Part time, 20-25 hours per week)
The Director of Church Music serves the church by developing, coordinating and administering a meaningful and wellrounded
music program that aims to enrich the worshiping life of all our members and guests. This position will work
with the Pastor and Worship & Music Committee to lead and coordinate musical initiatives happening in the church
(both internal & external) while also supervising staff and volunteers associated with the music ministry.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Oversight of music program and music staff year-round
Coordinate and lead weekly choir (adult, youth, and possibly children) and handbell (adult and youth) rehearsals
during months designated as in-season
Partner with ministerial staff to plan services by selecting preludes, anthems, offertories, hymns, and postludes
that support the liturgy
Direct choir/handbells during worship services including special services throughout the year
Actively recruit new members to all church music programs
Partner with Pastor and Worship & Music Committee to develop annual budget
In partnership with Worship & Music chair, administer music budget and manage funds for music programs
Attend retreats or other professional development conferences in support of continued enhancement of the
music program including opportunities centered on Lutheran worship & liturgy
Maintain & develop the music library including maintenance and purchase of new music as needed
Oversee maintenance, set up (as needed), and proper storage of church-owned musical instruments
Interfacing with sanctuary audio visual operators for optimal amplification and recording of musical offerings
Oversee scheduling of ensemble rehearsals
Book guest musicians/special music as needed
Participate in worship planning and lead organizing music events (both internal & external events)
Select congregational hymns for regular Sunday services in consultation, as needed, with the Pastor
Consult with Pastor regarding liturgical settings and other special music
Attend Worship & Music Committee meetings reporting on musical activities
Compile annual report(s) connected to church music
Arrange for substitutes during absence with approval of Director of Music
Perform other necessary duties as assignedJob Description: Director of Music
Position Summary: Director of Music (Part time, 20-25 hours per week)
The Director of Church Music serves the church by developing, coordinating and administering a meaningful and wellrounded
music program that aims to enrich the worshiping life of all our members and guests. This position will work
with the Pastor and Worship & Music Committee to lead and coordinate musical initiatives happening in the church
(both internal & external) while also supervising staff and volunteers associated with the music ministry.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Oversight of music program and music staff year-round
Coordinate and lead weekly choir (adult, youth, and possibly children) and handbell (adult and youth) rehearsals
during months designated as in-season
Partner with ministerial staff to plan services by selecting preludes, anthems, offertories, hymns, and postludes
that support the liturgy
Direct choir/handbells during worship services including special services throughout the year
Actively recruit new members to all church music programs
Partner with Pastor and Worship & Music Committee to develop annual budget
In partnership with Worship & Music chair, administer music budget and manage funds for music programs
Attend retreats or other professional development conferences in support of continued enhancement of the
music program including opportunities centered on Lutheran worship & liturgy
Maintain & develop the music library including maintenance and purchase of new music as needed
Oversee maintenance, set up (as needed), and proper storage of church-owned musical instruments
Interfacing with sanctuary audio visual operators for optimal amplification and recording of musical offerings
Oversee scheduling of ensemble rehearsals
Book guest musicians/special music as needed
Participate in worship planning and lead organizing music events (both internal & external events)
Select congregational hymns for regular Sunday services in consultation, as needed, with the Pastor
Consult with Pastor regarding liturgical settings and other special music
Attend Worship & Music Committee meetings reporting on musical activities
Compile annual report(s) connected to church music
Arrange for substitutes during absence with approval of Director of Music
Perform other necessary duties as assigned
Position Summary: Director of Music (Part time, 20-25 hours per week)
The Director of Church Music serves the church by developing, coordinating and administering a meaningful and well rounded
music program that aims to enrich the worshiping life of all our members and guests. This position will work
with the Pastor and Worship & Music Committee to lead and coordinate musical initiatives happening in the church
(both internal & external) while also supervising staff and volunteers associated with the music ministry.
Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] or contact the church office – 336-227-5554.