1.All of the above.
2.As the church musician who is accompanying and directing, it is important
to engage others to include their skills in the music program.
Choir Director:
1.Competent in directing music in choirs, ensembles.
2.Able to give leadership that is steeped in both the pursuit of excellence and the ministry of encouragement.
3.Willing to work directly with pastor and worship team, including regular planning meetings.
4.Willing to work directly with congregation in leading congregational singing, in coordination with pastor and worship leaders.
5.Choose music, in coordination with pastor and worship team, that is appropriate to theme, season, scripture and preaching.
6.Willing to include music that appeals to all ages.
7.Willing to promote regular use of unaccompanied singing.
1.Competent in keyboard skills including willingness to learn organ if not yet skilled
2.Ability to sight read.
3.Playing for (arriving and playing in advance of worship times) and being prepared for all worship services which include Sunday morning, additional services such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and satellite services. Weddings and funerals are negotiable. Keyboard person has first priority.
4.Accompany choirs, solos, ensembles in worship which includes designated rehearsals.
5.Accompany weekly rehearsals in preparation for worship with choir and worship team.
6.Coordinate music choices with worship themes and have ready in time for bulletin publication.
7.Coordinate rehearsal times with pastor, worship team and laity.
Keyboard (Organ/Piano):
The primary music of Christians is the united song of the congregation. A church musician needs to be collegial, able and willing to work with the pastor, other worship leaders, and to grow, develop and change.
The United Methodist Church of Martha's Vineyard has two openings for part-time paid church musicians: Keyboard (Organ/Piano) and Choir Director. We will consider combining both positions if the individual is competent in all of the disciplines listed. You've heard all about the inherent beauty of the Vineyard. Now is your chance to hone your craft in one of the most popular creative environments you'll find anywhere.
If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to:
spprcjobs@umc-mv.orgor send them via regular mail to:
United Methodist Church of Martha's Vineyard, P.O. Box 2580,
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557. Attention: Job Opening
For more information you can also call our Church Office at 508-693-4424.
Combination Keyboard and Choir Director
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