Choir Director

Choir Director Job Description

Description:

The Choir Director is responsible for working with the Pastor to lead the musical portion of worship services by directing the choir/choirs in musical selections that enhance the congregation’s worship experience in the praise of God.

Responsibilities:

• Select and provide music for worship services and services such as Easter and Christmas in conjunction with the Pastor, and/or church leaders. 
• Rehearse and direct the choir/choirs with the pianist/organist.
• Prepare the choir for Sunday and worship services during the weekly 90-minute evening rehearsal and during the 30-minute rehearsal prior to Sunday services.
• Coordinate choir rehearsal schedules, notify members in the event of a cancellation, and send reminders for special events. 
• Coordinate the planning/implementation of a comprehensive music ministry (with the pastor) for the congregation and community.
• Lead music ministry during worship services, motivate congregational participation and provide direction to both choir members and musicians.
• In the event of church services being held online, provide direction to the accompanist to prepare an accompaniment and backing tracks for choir members to use for making music recordings for the online services.  
• Maintain, organize, and expand the music library: Purchase new music as necessary with budgetary approval from Music Committee.
• Submit music selections which are to be included in the bulletin to the Pastor and Church Secretary in a timely manner. When unplanned events necessitate changes, communicate them immediately.
• Direct outreach events into the community via performances at other organizations as appropriate.
• Maintain a strong prayer base for the music ministry.
• Participate in the life and ministry of the church.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong musicianship skills and conducting experience to direct a four-part church choir and the ability to interpret various styles of music and implement them.
• Bachelor’s degree in music or related field is preferred. 
• Knowledge of worship tradition and a sufficient understanding to select music which is appropriate for worship. 
• A reliable and dependable communicator, whose leadership fosters community building within the choir and is supportive of musicians of all skill levels. 
• Must be a professed Christian.