Worship Music Director - Lead Choir & Liturgical Worship

First Presbyterian Church; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC Dallas is seeking a Transitional Director of Music to lead our music department and inspire a 30–40 member choir. The role directs worship planning for Sunday services, including 8:30 a.m. Chapel, Advent, Christmas, and Holy Week.

Collaboration with pastoral staff is essential to shape a vibrant liturgical voice. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Music or related degree, with 5+ years in worship leadership and experience in the Reformed tradition preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in music; advanced degrees preferred in sacred music or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of training and worship leadership experience in a church.
• Experience directing worship in a Reformed tradition is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with pastoral staff to shape worship and musical character.
• Direct the Chancel Choir for weekly services and special liturgical events.
• Plan musical leadership for Sunday and Chapel services; Advent to Easter.
• Oversee weddings, memorials, and other ceremonies as needed.
• Attend Worship Leadership Team meetings and manage music archives.
• Supervise staff and volunteers; coordinate annual worship budget and payroll.

Skills

Choir direction

Staff supervision

Budget management

Worship leadership

Pastoral collaboration

Choral conducting

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Music / Sacred Music / Music Education

Advanced degrees or certificates (preferred)

Job description

FPC Dallas is seeking a Transitional Director of Music to lead our music department and inspire a 30–40 member choir. The role directs worship planning for Sunday services, including 8:30 a.m. Chapel, Advent, Christmas, and Holy Week.

Collaboration with pastoral staff is essential to shape a vibrant liturgical voice. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Music or related degree, with 5+ years in worship leadership and experience in the Reformed tradition preferred.