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PA, United States
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Entertainment Careers
Job Type:
Staff / Crew
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Videography
The Director of Music is responsible for all aspects of the music program at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church including but not limited to weekly worship music, musical performance groups, annual church musical, and the concert series. Role and Responsibilities To creatively schedule worship details with the pastoral staff To provide weekly worship music that includes keyboard To assess the viability of hand bells, children choirs, and other ensembles and lead those groups as necessary To recruit church members for various musical functions within the program To develop and manage a budget necessary to conduct a successful music program To organize and coordinate a committee of volunteers to promote a concert series for the church membership and community To maintain the instruments purchased for use and to recommend future acquisitions To maintain a database for musical information, ex. Choral library Define musical particulars within each worship event and coordinate planning with the pastoral staff Coordinate activities for musical groups that may extend beyond the church itself into the community When possible, integrate musical efforts with other programs and staff/committee members at St. Peter’s Participate in meetings related to the worship of the congregation, including but not limited to the Worship Committee, Staff meetings, Program Staff meetings and any other committees that will be affected by the music program Ensure adherence to and reporting of music copyright and licensing laws Provide content on music ministry for monthly newsletter or website Other duties as assigned Qualifications and Education Requirements A degree in church music, music education or applied music that provides an individual both the musical skills and the people skills to perform individually, as well as to work with individuals and groups of all ages A solid background in church history, hymnody, choral music (both traditional and contemporary) and a willingness to develop knowledge of the Lutheran liturgies Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality Strong organizational and multitasking skills Friendly and professional communication skills High level of comfort with electronic media. Computer skills including Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook Competency with playing the organ, piano, keyboard, and other instrumentals, as well as vocals, including the ability to sight read and transpose music Preferred Skills A competency and appreciation for Lutheran liturgy and music A working knowledge of the ELW, LBW, WOV, Worship and Praise, and other hymnals and collections of traditional and contemporary music Familiarity with digital presentation tools including Proclaim, PowerPoint, and streaming video content similar to YouTube Please send your resume to [email protected] St Peters Lutheran Ch
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