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Sample Job Description:
Music Director
PERSONNEL POLICIES STATEMENT: The employees of this church, in
all of their services—both within the congregation and in the fulfillment of the
Church's mission in the world—shall carry out the duties to which they are
assigned in faithfulness to the faith and mission of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America.
TITLE: Music Director
REPORTS TO: Pastor
POSITION SUMMARY
Plans and coordinates the music program in order to facilitate the full and
active participation of the congregation in the liturgical life of the church.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Participates in the planning and preparation of liturgical celebrations
(worship services, funerals, weddings, etc.)
2. Selects and prepares music for all liturgies.
a. Schedules ensembles and soloists for congregational worship.
b. Obtains, prepares and maintains the music for liturgies.
c. Leads the music for funeral liturgies.
d. Selects music in conjunction with members of the congregation
e. Consults, plans and plays organ for weddings on a fee-for-service basis.
3. Organizes the congregation’s music groups and musicians and
schedules rehearsals in order to provide direction and training.
4. Holds weekly rehearsals for and directs the following groups: Gospel Choir,
Sanctuary Choir, Youth Choir, Folk Group.
5. Oversees rehearsals which are held during the months of September through the
Feast of Pentecost. Choirs meet once a month during July and August.
6. Selects and trains all choir members and soloists/cantors.
7. Maintains own professional competence through regular music practice.
8. Establishes and maintains contact with resources both within as well as
outside the parish musical and liturgical community to facilitate the growth of
new ideas.
9. Attends staff and worship committee meetings.
10. Prepares annual budget for area of responsibility and administers the
expenditures of approved items.
11. Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as mutually agreed
upon with supervisor.
12. Arranges for the repair and turning of the church's keyboard instruments.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. A bachelor’s degree in music. Master’s preferred.
2. High degree of proficiency in use of the organ and a working knowledge of
other instruments.
3. Knowledge and appreciation of liturgical arts and practices.
4. High degree of proficiency in directing choirs and supporting congregational
singing.
5. Willing to improve knowledge and skills through course work and professional
associations. Continuing education monies may be used when available.
6. Ability to work as a team play with pastor, staff and committees.
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NOTE: This is only a sample of a generic position description. The
Congregation Council or Staff Support Committee should tailor the position
description to fit the specific needs of the congregation.
Regarding the qualifications, there are many music directors across the church
serving faithfully and capably without college degrees. This higher standard of
qualifications is given with the idea that it is easier to scale down a position
description from a sample than to add responsibilities or qualifications.
When the position is to be filled by an Associate in Ministry, the language of
the position description should specifically reflect the called nature of the
ministry of music.
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