Choir Director – Lexington United Methodist Church

The Choir Director at LUMC is a part time (5-10 hours / week) position in which the following duties are included:

• Conduct and rehearse the Chancel Choir (adult volunteer choir of about 17-20 members) that typically rehearses on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm and sings at the 11:00 am traditional worship service on Sundays.
• Coordinate solos, small groups, and/or instrumentalists to perform in the anthem spot at the 8:30 am traditional worship service on Sundays.
• Work with the organist, pastor(s), and possibly others to plan and select hymns for each Sunday.
• Plan for and prepare the Chancel choir for a yearly Christmas cantata plus extra services, including but not limited to, the Moravian Love Feast, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
• Hire extra musicians for special services (within budget), including but not limited to, the cantata and Easter Sunday.

The Choir Director is expected to be:

• Knowledgeable about the liturgical seasons of the church year and select music that is relevant to those seasons and the lectionary regarding scriptures and special Sundays.
• Motivational and positive so as to attract and retain volunteer choir members.
• Proficient with singing, bells, organ and piano.
• Open to combined (traditional and contemporary) occasional worship service, at times.
• An active member of a church and have a strong and active relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for ministering through music.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Contact Diane Crosby, LUMC Church Administrator at