Choir Director

First Presbyterian Church of Quincy; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

First Presbyterian Church of Quincy seeks a dedicated choir director to lead its music ministry. The role includes planning and preparing for worship music, and potential directions for children's and handbell choirs.

The director will foster musical and spiritual growth within rehearsals and performances. Responsibilities include training choir members, coordinating with the Pastor on worship themes, and preparing for Advent and Christmas programs, concerts, and annual reports.

Qualifications

• Choral directing experience preferred/required.
• Knowledge of sacred music preferred.
• Piano and/or organ ability a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly choir rehearsals and worship music planning.
• Train and teach choir members and expand music programs for Advent and Christmas.
• Coordinate music with Pastor on worship themes.
• Meet regularly with pastor to align on ministry goals.
• Prepare materials for annual music ministry reports and church communications.

Skills

Choral Directing

Piano/Organ ability

Job description

First Presbyterian Church of Quincy, MA is seeking a choir director to lead its music ministry. The church has a long history of providing rich music during worship and special concerts, and the Choir Director is responsible for planning and preparing for the musical needs of our congregation. There is potential for directing a children’s choir and handbell choir. Throughout all rehearsals and performances, the Choir Director should provide an atmosphere for both musical and spiritual growth and fellowship.

Qualifications

• Choral Directing
• Piano and/or Organ ability a plus (church has an Allen organ)
• Knowledge of sacred music preferred

Responsibilities

• Choir
  • Train/Teach choir members
  • Weekly choir rehearsals September through June on Thursday evenings*
  • Weekly choral anthems September through June during worship; Summer choir June-August
  • Prepare expanded music programs (oratorios, cantatas, etc.) for Advent and Christmas
  • Coordinate music with Pastor on worship themes
  • Plan an annual Gospel Night Concert
• Administrative Tasks
  • Meet regularly with pastor (in person or via Zoom)
  • Order music as necessary
  • Notify Worship committee when maintenance/upkeep of instruments is necessary (piano tuning, etc.)
  • Provide material for Annual report for the music ministry
  • Prepare articles for First Family (monthly newsletter) when appropriate
  • Provide Office Administrator with bulletin material in a timely fashion

Hours

• Sunday morning Worship (4 hours) and Thursday evening rehearsals* (1 1/2 hours)
• Additional hours as needed for concerts and/or expanded Worship programs
• Additional hours are occasionally available for weddings and funerals at additional compensation.
  (*open to potential negotiation)

Compensation

• $300 per week (negotiable based on experience)