Choir Director – Lexington United Methodist Church

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The South Carolina United Methodist Conference is seeking a part-time Choir Director for LUMC. The role includes conducting the Chancel Choir, coordinating music for services, and planning special events such as Christmas cantatas. Successful candidates will be motivating, musically proficient, and actively engaged in their faith community.

Formación

• Knowledgeable about liturgical seasons and lectionary.
• Motivational and positive, attracting volunteer members.
• Experience with singing, bells, organ, and piano.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct and rehearse the Chancel Choir weekly.
• Coordinate music for worship services and special events.
• Hire musicians for special services within budget.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of liturgical seasons

Motivational skills

Singing proficiency

Piano proficiency

Organ proficiency

Descripción del empleo

The Choir Director at LUMC is a part time (5-10 hours / week) position in which the following duties are included:

• Conduct and rehearse the Chancel Choir (adult volunteer choir of about 17-20 members) that typically rehearses on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm and sings at the 11:00 am traditional worship service on Sundays.
• Coordinate solos, small groups, and/or instrumentalists to perform in the anthem spot at the 8:30 am traditional worship service on Sundays.
• Work with the organist, pastor(s), and possibly others to plan and select hymns for each Sunday.
• Plan for and prepare the Chancel choir for a yearly Christmas cantata plus extra services, including but not limited to, the Moravian Love Feast, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
• Hire extra musicians for special services (within budget), including but not limited to, the cantata and Easter Sunday.

The Choir Director is expected to be:

• Knowledgeable about the liturgical seasons of the church year and select music that is relevant to those seasons and the lectionary regarding scriptures and special Sundays.
• Motivational and positive so as to attract and retain volunteer choir members.
• Proficient with singing, bells, organ and piano.
• Open to combined (traditional and contemporary) occasional worship service, at times.
• An active member of a church and have a strong and active relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for ministering through music.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Contact Diane Crosby, LUMC Church Administrator at [e-mail]