Director of Music / Classic Worship
PURPOSE:
The Classic Worship Director will collaborate and create with the preaching, worship arts, communication and production teams in the development and execution of worship designed at engaging people in exalting God. This person will help define and develop a culture of passionate worshippers and a place where those looking for hope and new life can seek at their own pace.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead a collaborative process to craft, design and develop orders of worship and liturgical elements for weekly Classic Worship services.
- Select, assign and integrate Scripturally-rich and sacred musical elements and repertoire for Classic Worship services.
- Coach and resource Classic Worship liturgists and lay-leaders to effectively lead spoken elements of Classic Worship services.
- Rehearse and select appropriate repertoire for Chancel Choir (ensemble comprised of part-time music staff and volunteers) on-site weekly in partnership with the staff accompanist.
- Rehearse and select appropriate repertoire for various small ensembles as needed and developed (Women’s Ensembles, Men’s Ensemble, Handbells, Mixed Chamber Singers, etc.)
- Provide appropriate levels of pastoral care to all Music Ministry volunteers as able; refer to a Pastor where needed.
- Work collaboratively with the Communications Team to imagine and implement strategies to inform and invite the congregation and community to Classic Worship services and special concerts and events.
- Serve as a worship leader for monthly staff meetings, annual congregational meeting, Elder Board meetings, as well as other staff and leadership events as needed and assigned.
- Recruit and assign appropriate instrumental and vocal leadership for special services and concert events.
- Lead the collaborative planning and design process, as well as conduct yearly major concert events–like Handel’s Messiah/CarolFest Christmas concert, The Passion Lenten oratorio, Lessons and Carols, Veteran’s Day Concert, Spring Pops Recital.
- Recruit, develop and hire qualified orchestral musicians for concert events.
- Lead the collaborative design and implementation process to create theologically-rich holiday liturgies and orders of Worship for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve.
- Build collaborative relationships with staff and Elders assigned to the Worship MMA (Major Ministry Area) to plan and implement Elder recommendations, including Communion and Baptism.
- Work collaboratively with the Care/Funeral staff to coordinate musical leadership and Resources.
- Supervise and resource the Master Organist and Staff Accompanist to carry out the needs of weekly worship, special events and concert events. Work collaboratively with the Master Organist to implement appropriate organ repertoire for prelude, postlude and accompaniments as played on the Sanctuary 80 ranks Austin/40 ranks Allen instrument.
- Supervise and resource the Classic Section Leaders to carry out the needs of Chancel Choir and all small vocal ensembles.
- Supervise, resource and work collaboratively with the Classic Worship Coordinator and Producer.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Spiritual Development
- Support and model individual spiritual formation i.e. Worship, Grow and Serve. (Weekly worship, prayer, scripture reading, small group, volunteering/service, etc.).
Skills and Talents
- Passion for worship and liturgy in the traditional Protestant expression and well-developed understanding of traditional Protestant liturgical seasons and worship elements.
- Exceptional skills and experience in choral/vocal music.
- Knowledge of wide variety of appropriate classical and/or sacred musical repertoire.
- Competence and proficiency as a choral-orchestral conductor.
- Strong communication skills.
Character Traits
- Agree and align with the vision, values, pathway, leadership distinctives and doctrinal statement of Christ Church.
- Ongoing desire and effort to grow more Christ-like in character.
- Desire to continuously learn and serve others.
- Enjoy collaboration and belonging to a team.
- Appreciation for own and other’s giftedness.
- Ability to keep a high degree of confidentiality.
- High degree of patience and professionalism.
- Approachable and accessible.
- Honest and trustworthy.
- Demonstrates learning and organizational agility.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in music and/or Worship Arts (Master’s degree preferred).
- Experience working within a church and/or liturgical educational setting.
- Experience conducting large-scale choral-orchestral performances and productions.
- Deep understanding of Scripture.
- Experience in the supervision of paid staff and volunteers.
- Has significant abilities to understand and shape worship culture.
- Experience in team leadership and supervision.
- Has significant abilities in leading and communicating in large events, both on and off the stage.
- Must be able to arrange and write music.
- Has a high level of proficiency using the following software: Planning Center Online, Ableton Live, Finale/Sibelius, Garage Band, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools.
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