Job Description

COLTS NECK REFORMED CHURCH

Part time

SANCTUARY CHOIR DIRECTOR

 

Qualifications: 

• Must have a faith firmly grounded in Jesus Christ
• Undergraduate music degree required
• Instrumental music background required
• Specific training in choral direction required
• Prior experience as an adult choir director of professional and amateur singers 
• Prior experience leading musical groups (school or church related) 
• Prior experience with/knowledge of orchestral instruments
• Understanding of liturgical worship within the Reformed Church tradition, highly desired

Skills: 

• Piano skills sufficient for rehearsing soloists, special ensembles, etc. and for leading a rehearsal from the piano, desired
• Possesses skills as a teacher; well versed in vocal pedagogy
• Ability to welcome and direct all vocal abilities
• Strives for excellence in performance while nurturing a positive experience/attitude from the participants
• Ability to assess congregational worship needs and talents 
• Strong communication skills and commitment to teamwork
• Strong organizational skills
• Creativity, a blessing

Primary Responsibilities:

• Select vocal music for worship services in conjunction with Music and Worship Arts Director 
• Rehearse (evenings September-June) and direct the Sanctuary Choir for worship services (weekly September-June) and occasional special services
• Engage members of the choir to refine their talents and glorify God
• Prepare vocal soloists in worship or within larger compositions 
• Arrange with Music and Worship Arts Director for a substitute choir director as needed
• Participate in professional development experiences such as taking courses, attending conferences, workshops, etc.

 

Salary will be negotiated based on skills and experience.

Additional information about our Colts Neck Reformed Church can be found at
Additional information around our Music Ministry Practice along with a detail description and overview can be found at
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Job Tags

Part time, Afternoon shift,

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