Job Summary:
The Director of Music maintains and develops St. Andrew Presbyterian Church’s strong program of vocal and instrumental music to enhance worship and fellowship. Song is a response to God which engages the whole self in prayer. Music in the church unites believers in common prayer wherever they gather.
Essential Functions:
Collaborate with organist and pastoral staff in shaping and planning music from week to week and season to season, to lead God’s people in worship following the reformed tradition of worship. These duties would extend to special services including weddings and funerals. Provide service music information to the church staff for inclusion in the weekly worship bulletin in a timely fashion.
Oversee choral ministries by selecting, obtaining, scheduling, rehearsing, and directing music for chancel choir and soloists. Supervise all music personnel: organist, pianist, children’s choir and handbell choir directors. Hire and supervise section leaders for the choir, and musicians for special services. Maintain music library.
Coordinate guest instrumental and vocal musicians, including scheduling, rehearsing, and incorporating into worship life throughout the year, and particularly at Christmas and Easter.
Create a supportive atmosphere that welcomes amateurs and professionals and strives to develop their musical gifts. Serve as liaison between ministry staff , music staff , and volunteer participants. Provide pastoral care for music ministry participants as appropriate.
To apply, provide the following:
1. Letter of application
2. Updated CV
3. Three references who can speak directly to the qualifi cations and ability to fulfi ll the duties related to leading a music ministry
4. Recent video recording conducting a choir, if available
Send all materials to musicdirectorsearch@standrewdenton.com.
For more information about St. Andrew Presbyterian and Denton, Texas:
https://www.standrewdenton.com/about-st-andrew-presbyterian-church/
https://www.discoverdenton.com/about-denton/