Traditional Music Director

Seekingpart-time Traditional Music Director for one Sunday morning traditional worship service at 11:00 a.m., with occasional choir and special music. Position includes music leadership for special services throughout the church year, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, the Nativity Pageant, Christmas Eve, and other services as needed. The Music Director may be an organist or pianist and will provide instrumental leadership for congregational singing and worship music.

Responsibilities include selecting music in consultation with the Pastor, coordinating occasional choir, solo, and instrumental music, recruiting and encouraging volunteer and/or paid singers, scheduling and leading rehearsals, and arranging substitute musicians when needed. The Music Director will also collaborate with the Contemporary Music Director and church committees on special services and community events.

Responsibilities also include oversight of the church’s instruments, music library, and music equipment, as well as working within the church’s annual music budget. Instruments include a 3 manual, hybrid pipe/electronic organ installed in 1989 and a Mason & Hamlin grand piano. The music budget includes funds for hiring soloists/instrumentalists that are shared with the contemporary music director. Additional compensation with first right of refusal is available for wedding/funerals, which averages 3-4 per year.

The Music Director will have the opportunity to provide or coordinate music for weddings and funerals in accordance with church policies.

Candidates should have familiarity with traditional sacred music and hymnody, strong organizational and collaborative skills, and a commitment to Christian worship and ministry.
Annual salary: $15,000 – 18,000. Compensation includes AGO dues, a music allowance of $350, four paid Sundays off (and vacation).