Organist/Choir Director
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Bowie, MD
Category: Christian Music / Christian Musician
Posted on: November 15, 2017
Job Description:
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bowie, Maryland is seeking an Organist/Choir Director for our Sunday morning 8:30 am liturgical service and our mid-week Wednesday evening 7:15 pm service. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is an heir to the rich tradition of Lutheran sacred music and considers the roles of_noemailanist and choir director essential to its worship and identity. The person selected for position of Organist/Choir Director will be expected to assist the Pastor, the Board of Worship, the Praise Band Leader, other church musicians and lay people in planning and implementing the church's music program.
The ideal candidate for the Organist/Choir Director position will demonstrate a high level of technical skill on both the_noemailan and piano, will have the ability to direct a small adult choir, and will be sensitive to Lutheran (LCMS) theology and worship customs. The ability to teach hand bells and lead a small hand bell choir is considered a plus. Trinity's formal choir season runs from September until mid-June. During this time, the Organist/Choir Director will lead mid-week rehearsal, as well as warm-up rehearsal on Sunday mornings prior to the 8:30 am service. During the summer, there is a Sunday morning choir, where members arrive early on Sunday morning and rehearse the selected anthem prior to the beginning of the 8:30 am service.
The Organist/Choir Director will also be responsible for the music and choir's participation in special services, to include the Wednesday evening Advent services, one of the two Christmas Eve services, one service on Christmas Day, Wednesday evening Ash Wednesday and Lenten services, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday services, and Wednesday evening Thanksgiving Eve service. The Organist/Choir Director will also be expected to plan and direct two Special Music programs—one for Easter and one for Christmas, as well as assist with and a_noemailpany the Children's Sunday School Christmas program, including rehearsals.
The Organist/Choir Director will help plan the music budget, be expected to select and purchase music as appropriate and within budget, and manage the existing music library.
The Organist/Choir Director will have the first right of refusal to play for all weddings, memorial services, funerals, and other private events, as appropriate.
Interested applicants are invited to send a resume and cover letter to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Attention: Rick Wesenberg, 6600 Laurel-Bowie Road, Bowie, MD 20715, by 31 December 2017, as interviews and auditions are planned for January 2018. Rick Wesenberg's email address is rwesenbe@verizon_noemail and his phone number is 301-221-5164.
The ideal candidate for the Organist/Choir Director position will demonstrate a high level of technical skill on both the_noemailan and piano, will have the ability to direct a small adult choir, and will be sensitive to Lutheran (LCMS) theology and worship customs. The ability to teach hand bells and lead a small hand bell choir is considered a plus. Trinity's formal choir season runs from September until mid-June. During this time, the Organist/Choir Director will lead mid-week rehearsal, as well as warm-up rehearsal on Sunday mornings prior to the 8:30 am service. During the summer, there is a Sunday morning choir, where members arrive early on Sunday morning and rehearse the selected anthem prior to the beginning of the 8:30 am service.
The Organist/Choir Director will also be responsible for the music and choir's participation in special services, to include the Wednesday evening Advent services, one of the two Christmas Eve services, one service on Christmas Day, Wednesday evening Ash Wednesday and Lenten services, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday services, and Wednesday evening Thanksgiving Eve service. The Organist/Choir Director will also be expected to plan and direct two Special Music programs—one for Easter and one for Christmas, as well as assist with and a_noemailpany the Children's Sunday School Christmas program, including rehearsals.
The Organist/Choir Director will help plan the music budget, be expected to select and purchase music as appropriate and within budget, and manage the existing music library.
The Organist/Choir Director will have the first right of refusal to play for all weddings, memorial services, funerals, and other private events, as appropriate.
Interested applicants are invited to send a resume and cover letter to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Attention: Rick Wesenberg, 6600 Laurel-Bowie Road, Bowie, MD 20715, by 31 December 2017, as interviews and auditions are planned for January 2018. Rick Wesenberg's email address is rwesenbe@verizon_noemail and his phone number is 301-221-5164.
Qualifications:
Bachelor‘s Degree in Music (strongly preferred)
Minimum of 3-5 years experience
Experience and proficiency in playing choral and sacred music in a traditional liturgical setting (Lutheran or similar)
Working knowledge of the liturgical calendar and applicability to musical selections
Proficient in selecting appropriate music for the choir as well as preludes, postludes and music during offertory
Proficient in organ and piano accompaniment while conducting an Adult choir of about 12 volunteer members
Ability to teach hand bells and lead small hand bell choir is a plus
Ability to work with Pastor, the Board of Worship, the Praise Band Leader, other church musicians, and lay people to plan worship services
Ability to oversee the Music Library, including all materials and instruments
Participate in preparing the annual budget for the music program.
Minimum of 3-5 years experience
Experience and proficiency in playing choral and sacred music in a traditional liturgical setting (Lutheran or similar)
Working knowledge of the liturgical calendar and applicability to musical selections
Proficient in selecting appropriate music for the choir as well as preludes, postludes and music during offertory
Proficient in organ and piano accompaniment while conducting an Adult choir of about 12 volunteer members
Ability to teach hand bells and lead small hand bell choir is a plus
Ability to work with Pastor, the Board of Worship, the Praise Band Leader, other church musicians, and lay people to plan worship services
Ability to oversee the Music Library, including all materials and instruments
Participate in preparing the annual budget for the music program.
Position Information:
Job Title:
Organist/Choir Director
Time Type:
Part Time
Job Category:
Christian Music / Christian Musician
Salary:
Less than 20,000
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Lutheran
Worship Style:
Liturgical
Church Size:
100 - 250
Contact Information:
Organization Name:
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Contact Name:
Rick Wesenberg
Address1:
6600 Laurel-Bowie Road (Route 197)
Address2:
City:
Bowie
State or Province:
MD
ZIP Code:
20715
Country:
United States
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