Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (PRUMC) seeks a Director of Music to lead one of the nation’s most distinguished church music programs. Reporting to the Senior Minister, the Director of Music serves as both artistic leader and spiritual guide, stewarding a music ministry that is central to worship, spiritual formation, and congregational life.
The Director provides vision and leadership for all aspects of PRUMC’s Music & Arts program, including worship planning, choral and instrumental music, concerts, special services, and festivals. Core responsibilities include directing the renowned Chancel Choir and affiliated ensembles, collaborating closely with clergy and staff on liturgy, and serving as principal organist as needed. The role also oversees a professional music staff, manages budgets and resources, supports volunteer musicians, and cultivates strong relationships with donors, guest artists, and the wider music community.
This position requires exceptional choral conducting skills, strong organ proficiency, deep knowledge of traditional sacred and liturgical music, and the ability to inspire volunteers with warmth, pastoral sensitivity, and excellence. The Director of Music is called to build upon PRUMC’s legacy of musical distinction while shaping a vibrant, faithful future for a large and engaged congregation.
Ideal Qualifications The most interesting prospects will offer a compellingmix of the following traits and experiences:
Musical Excellence
Exceptional choral conducting skills with proven ability to develop vocal technique and ensemble sound
Experience developing and leading volunteer choirssupplemented by professional staff singers
Strong organ performance abilities, including hymn playing, liturgical improvisation, and advanced repertoire
Deep knowledge of traditional sacred music repertoire across historical periods and styles
Sophisticated understanding of liturgical planning and the role of music in worship
A personal record of progression in musical leadership and reputation
Professional Experience
Progressive growth within church contexts thatmirror PRUMC’s commitment to excellence
Demonstrated success leading music programs atchurches of significant size and complexity—or theclear potential to do so
Proven comfort working with multiple choirs, staffand volunteers
Experience with and commitment to relevantliturgical traditions (United Methodist, Presbyterian,
Episcopalian/Anglican, Lutheran or similar).
Interpersonal Excellence
A collaborative, inviting spirit; a leader with theinterpersonal gifts to inspire, teach, and build communitythrough music
Emotional intelligence and sensitivity to volunteer dynamics
Pastoral presence that connects music to spiritual formation
Artistic confidence conveyed with a spirit of humility
A gracious team player who values others' contributions
Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree in choral conducting, organ performance,church music, or sacred music
Spiritual & Theological Grounding
Deep personal faith and commitment to Christian ministry
Understanding of music as theology—doxology,proclamation, and formation
Ability to articulate the spiritual purpose of music inworship
Comfort with traditional United Methodist (or similarmainline Protestant) theology and practice
Passion for helping people encounter God through music
Administrative & Management Capabilities
Stellar organizational and communications skills andattention to detail
Ability to recruit, develop, and manage multiple choirs, staff, and programs
Assets that could be additive
Advanced degrees in choral conducting, church music,sacred music, organ performance or ancillary fields thatwould support PRUMC’s aspirations
Experience supporting (if not actually leading) children's,youth, or handbell choirs as part of a fully dynamic musicprogram
Skills in strategic planning and budgeting
Connections in the church music world that wouldcontribute to guest artist recruitment
Active involvement in professional organizations (e.g., AAM,ACDA, AGO)
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The Director provides vision and leadership for all aspects of PRUMC’s Music & Arts program, including worship planning, choral and instrumental music, concerts, special services, and festivals. Core responsibilities include directing the renowned Chancel Choir and affiliated ensembles, collaborating closely with clergy and staff on liturgy, and serving as principal organist as needed. The role also oversees a professional music staff, manages budgets and resources, supports volunteer musicians, and cultivates strong relationships with donors, guest artists, and the wider music community.
This position requires exceptional choral conducting skills, strong organ proficiency, deep knowledge of traditional sacred and liturgical music, and the ability to inspire volunteers with warmth, pastoral sensitivity, and excellence. The Director of Music is called to build upon PRUMC’s legacy of musical distinction while shaping a vibrant, faithful future for a large and engaged congregation.
Ideal Qualifications The most interesting prospects will offer a compellingmix of the following traits and experiences:
Musical Excellence
Exceptional choral conducting skills with proven ability to develop vocal technique and ensemble sound
Experience developing and leading volunteer choirssupplemented by professional staff singers
Strong organ performance abilities, including hymn playing, liturgical improvisation, and advanced repertoire
Deep knowledge of traditional sacred music repertoire across historical periods and styles
Sophisticated understanding of liturgical planning and the role of music in worship
A personal record of progression in musical leadership and reputation
Professional Experience
Progressive growth within church contexts thatmirror PRUMC’s commitment to excellence
Demonstrated success leading music programs atchurches of significant size and complexity—or theclear potential to do so
Proven comfort working with multiple choirs, staffand volunteers
Experience with and commitment to relevantliturgical traditions (United Methodist, Presbyterian,
Episcopalian/Anglican, Lutheran or similar).
Interpersonal Excellence
A collaborative, inviting spirit; a leader with theinterpersonal gifts to inspire, teach, and build communitythrough music
Emotional intelligence and sensitivity to volunteer dynamics
Pastoral presence that connects music to spiritual formation
Artistic confidence conveyed with a spirit of humility
A gracious team player who values others' contributions
Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree in choral conducting, organ performance,church music, or sacred music
Spiritual & Theological Grounding
Deep personal faith and commitment to Christian ministry
Understanding of music as theology—doxology,proclamation, and formation
Ability to articulate the spiritual purpose of music inworship
Comfort with traditional United Methodist (or similarmainline Protestant) theology and practice
Passion for helping people encounter God through music
Administrative & Management Capabilities
Stellar organizational and communications skills andattention to detail
Ability to recruit, develop, and manage multiple choirs, staff, and programs
Assets that could be additive
Advanced degrees in choral conducting, church music,sacred music, organ performance or ancillary fields thatwould support PRUMC’s aspirations
Experience supporting (if not actually leading) children's,youth, or handbell choirs as part of a fully dynamic musicprogram
Skills in strategic planning and budgeting
Connections in the church music world that wouldcontribute to guest artist recruitment
Active involvement in professional organizations (e.g., AAM,ACDA, AGO)
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