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June 12, 2024

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Job Description for the Director of Music Ministry

We are seeking a Christian Director of Music Ministry who will oversee, coordinate, and administer all the musical activities in the church.
Specific duties include:

  • Prepare the congregation for worship by playing appropriate music, beginning at least 10 minutes before the start of the service
  • Provide music throughout the service for hymns, offertory, choral responses, benedictions, etc.
  • Prepare for seasonal and special events (Christmas Eve, Deck the Halls, midweek Lenten services, Good Friday, etc.)
  • Lead, educate, and nurture the choir and actively recruit new members
  • Hold choir rehearsals one evening per week and before church Sunday morning
  • Select appropriate music for anthems, the seasons etc., and coordinate with the minister regarding the service music
  • Practice and rehearsal preparation time
  • Ensure that the church organ (“Classic” 2 manual organ with full AGO pedal board; complete set of toe piston pre-sets, transposer function, and full intro and intra manual couplers), piano (Yamaha G2 grand piano) and any other musical equipment are well maintained.
  • Maintain music library
  • Meet with the Music and Worship Committee to plan for upcoming services and events
  • Provide or arrange for music as requested at other church events such as weddings, funerals, etc. (separately compensated)

Technical and Personal Qualification:

  • Proficiency in playing the organ and piano
  • Skill and dedication in leading musical worship, giving strong musical direction, and providing leadership and caring guidance for the choir.
  • Experience in singing in choirs would be an asset

Yearly renewable contract with an annual fee in accordance with RCCO guidelines on an average weekly workload up to a maximum of 10 hours

Applications will be received up to and including August 2nd, 2024

If interested and qualified, kindly send your resume and cover letter to: Graceview Presbyterian Church c/o choppertini@hotmail.comInformation about our church can be found on our website.