Choir Director

TITLE: Choir Director for Traditional Worship

REPORTS TO: Pastor

Position Summary

Recruit, rehearse, support and direct the choir for their active participation and leadership role in the scheduled Sunday traditional worship services and other services as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Preparing the Choir

• Assist in the process of recruitment of the choir members
• Conduct effective and efficient weekly rehearsals and additional rehearsals as identified by special needs
• Ability to demonstrate techniques to enhance vocal performance of the choir.
• Collaborate with choir accompanist and give music selections to the accompanist well in advance of rehearsal and performance by the choir

· Music Selection

• Select all choral anthems. Music should be appropriate for use in the worship service and, if possible, follow the theme or the lessons appointed for the day
• Work with the pastor and Worship and Music Team in programs for teaching the music of liturgy and hymns to the congregation as needed.
• Maintain a filing system in the choir room

· Schedule

• Direct choir anthems at traditional worship service two Sundays a month from September through May including a Christmas music worship service (early to mid-December) and end of the year choir Sunday (usually May)

· Communication

• Communicate information and scheduling arrangements to the choir, pastor, Contemporary Music Director and Office Manager in a prompt and clear manner
• Maintain communication with the Worship and Mus ic Team

· Administration

• Purchase music as needed, spending within the Worship and Music set budget. Submit all bills to the church treasurer for payment.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

· Spiritual

• A passion for leading and teaching others in and about the worship of God
• A commitment to Christian principles
• Endorse and support the mission statement of Faith Lutheran Church

· Education and Experience

• College degree preferred, or experience in church choral music.
• Experience in directing vocal ensembles or choirs

· Skills and Abilities

• Ability to implement choral conducting techniques.
• Ability to select a variety of music literature, appropriate to the church liturgical year and theme.
• Sensitivity to musical preferences of the congregation and choir with ability to adapt.
• Strong oral communication skills and the ability to relate well interpersonally.
• Coordinate with Pastor and Contemporary Music Director in planning music for worship services.

Mission Statement

Loved by God, living for others.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 3 – 4 per week

Work Location: In person