Music Director (PT) Job at Jacksonville Children's Chorus in Pacific Grove

St. Mary’s is a thriving congregation where all are welcome and encouraged to serve, explore, worship, play, love and hope in ways that are authentic and life-giving. We are committed to loving God and our neighbors with joyful and grateful hearts, and our worship is reflective of that joy, gratitude, and commitment. Our music program is an essential and beloved part of our worship and community life, and we seek someone who will encourage and empower people to explore and offer their musical gifts to the whole. St. Mary’s congregation loves music of all types from classical to contemporary, including our all-volunteer voice choir, a handbell choir and a regular Celtic music session. We have in our Sanctuary a 20 rank Schantz organ with 1157 pipes, installed in 1996, and a Yamaha grand piano. Both are in excellent condition and well-maintained, providing a venue for community concerts and events as well as services. The Director of Music is responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust and inspiring music program that enhances corporate worship and invites broad participation. Below are descriptions of the responsibilities we seek to fill. These may be performed by one person for roughly 20 hours per week or two people for roughly 10 hours per week each, not to exceed 1000 hours per year. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF MUSIC DIRECTOR Collaborate with the Rector and lay worship leaders in preparing liturgies (Sunday worship, Holy Week, Christmas celebrations, and other Feast Days) by selecting appropriate music Play and direct each Sunday (principal service) Lead weekly rehearsals (currently before worship on Sunday mornings but negotiable) Assist in the timely preparation of bulletins and newsletters by providing information and proofreading Order new music as needed Ensure compliance with copyright laws Schedule substitute musicians as needed Schedule special musicians (e.g. harp for Christmas Eve, bagpiper for Palm Sunday) Oversee the maintenance of musical instruments and equipment (organ, pianos, music library) Develop and oversee the music budget Actively participate in parish life and nurture a culture of invitation to participate in the music program Provide music for weddings, funerals, and other events as negotiated QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrates strong aptitude and training as organist, pianist, choir director Knowledge of the many musical resources approved for use in the Episcopal Church, and of the role of music in a variety of liturgies Demonstrates reliability, flexibility, patience, grace, a good sense of humor, and the ability to work well with others #J-18808-Ljbffr