Director of Music

We are seeking a Christian Director of Music Ministry who will oversee, coordinate and administer all the musical activities in the church.

Specific duties include:

• Prepare the congregation for worship by playing appropriate music, beginning at least 10 minutes before the start of the service
• Provide music throughout the service for hymns, offertory, choral responses, benedictions etc.
• Prepare for seasonal and special events (Christmas Eve, Deck the Halls, midweek Lenten services, Good Friday etc.)
• Lead, educate and nurture the choir and actively recruit new members
• Hold choir rehearsals one evening per week and before church Sunday morning
• Select appropriate music for anthems, the seasons etc. and coordinate with the minister regarding the service music
• Practice and rehearsal preparation time
• Ensure that the church organ (“Classic” 2 manual organ with full AGO pedal board; complete set of toe piston pre-sets, transposer function and full intro and intra manual couplers), piano (Yamaha G2 grand piano) and any other musical equipment are well maintained
• Maintain music library
• Meet with the Music and Worship Committee to plan for upcoming services and events
• Provide or arrange for music as requested at other church events such as weddings, funerals etc. (separately compensated)

Technical and Personal Qualification:

• Proficiency in playing the organ and piano
• Skill and dedication in leading musical worship, giving strong musical direction and providing leadership and caring guidance for the choir.
• Experience in singing in choirs would be an asset

Yearly renewable contract with an annual fee in accordance with RCCO guidelines on an average weekly workload up to a maximum of 10 hours

Applications will be received up to and including August 16th, 2024

If interested and qualified, kindly send your resume and cover letter to: Graceview Presbyterian Church c/o choppertini [at] hotmail [dot] com

Information about our church can be found on our web site.