Choir Director First Presbyterian Church

MinistryList; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC Quincy invites a dedicated choir director to lead its music ministry, guiding rehearsal and worship planning. The role focuses on fostering musical excellence and spiritual growth within the congregation, with potential oversight of children's choir and handbell ensembles.

Responsibilities include training choir members, coordinating with the pastor on worship themes, and preparing expanded programs for Advent and Christmas.

Qualifications

• Choral Directing
• Piano and/or Organ ability a plus
• Knowledge of sacred music preferred

Responsibilities

• 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) for Advent and Christmas
• Coordinate music with Pastor on worship themes
• Plan an annual Gospel Night Concert
• Meet regularly with pastor (in person or via Zoom)
• Order music as necessary
• Notify Worship committee when maintenance/upkeep of instruments is necessary
• 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

Skills

Choral Directing

Piano/Organ ability

Knowledge of sacred music

Job description

FPC Quincy 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)