Transitional Director of Music

Position SummaryFPC Dallas seeks a Transitional Director of Music who shares our expectation that good church music should be directional, leading us to places where it sounds to our souls as though every prayer has a chance to be heard; and be vibrational, as if trembling rhythmically, burdened by a weighty proclamation from God that all creation must immediately hear.

As leader of the music department, including a 30–40-member choir and professional section leaders, the Director will engage and motivate staff across all program areas.

Essential Functions Collaborate with pastoral staff in shaping the theological and musical character of worship

Direct the Chancel Choir in preparing for and leading worship at the 11:00 a.m. service

Coordinate and plan musical leadership for the 8:30 a.m. Chapel service

Direct and plan musical offerings for Advent, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter, and other significant liturgical occasions when the church gathers

Coordinate and provide musical leadership for all weddings and memorial services

Attend meetings of the Worship Leadership Team and Worship Committee Oversee the maintenance of the church’s music archives, supplies, and instruments

Supervise music staff and coordinate volunteers

Manage the annual worship and music budget and provide timely payroll and expense reports to the Finance Office The ideal candidate will have:

Strong commitment to serving Christ in a diverse faith community

Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Sacred Music, or Bachelor of Music Education degree; advanced degrees and/or performance certificates in these areas preferred

Minimum 5 years of training and experience

Experience in planning and leadership of worship in the Reformed tradition