Choir Director, Head
Texas Music Educators Association, Richardson, TX, United States
Contact:
Eric Czechowski, Director of Worship and Arts
Application Instructions
Job Title:
Director of Student Music
Position Type:
Full-Time
Organization:
First United Methodist Church Richardson (FUMCR)
Location:
Richardson, Texas
Experience Required:
3–5 years
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in music
Travel:
Approximately 10%
Role Focus:
Church Music Leadership for Youth (ages 12–young adult)
Position Overview
First United Methodist Church Richardson (FUMCR) is seeking a dynamic and engaging Director of Student Music to lead youth in worship through a variety of musical styles. This individual will play a vital role in sharing our mission, ministries, and values through music leadership, planning, and meaningful relationships. The ideal candidate is a skilled musician and choral director with a passion for youth ministry and the ability to inspire both spiritual and musical growth. This role works closely with the Music and Youth Ministries to create a cohesive and impactful worship experience.
Key Responsibilities
Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and spiritually enriching youth music program
Collaborate closely with Music Ministry and Youth Ministry teams
Direct The Journey Youth Choir (ages 12–18)
Partner with the Associate Director of Music to plan worship music for the 8:45 a.m. Sunday services (August–June)
Align youth choir programming with the Youth Ministry calendar
Plan and lead the annual summer choir tour
Manage the youth choir budget and contribute to fundraising strategy
Oversee fundraising initiatives (e.g., Dessert Theater, Christmas greenery sales, babysitting events)
Develop partnerships with local musicians and community choral organizations
Participate in the adult Chancel Choir (weekly rehearsals, Sunday services, and special events)
Ideal Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Choral Conducting, or Music Performance
3–5 years of experience directing youth choirs
Demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate, and develop young musicians
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in piano
Knowledge of sacred music literature, including United Methodist traditions
Strong rehearsal technique and understanding of adolescent vocal development
High-level musicianship, including vocal and conducting skills
Experience teaching a variety of musical styles
Background in musical theater preferred
Experience in church music leadership preferred
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Eric Czechowski, Director of Worship and Arts
Application Instructions
Job Title:
Director of Student Music
Position Type:
Full-Time
Organization:
First United Methodist Church Richardson (FUMCR)
Location:
Richardson, Texas
Experience Required:
3–5 years
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in music
Travel:
Approximately 10%
Role Focus:
Church Music Leadership for Youth (ages 12–young adult)
Position Overview
First United Methodist Church Richardson (FUMCR) is seeking a dynamic and engaging Director of Student Music to lead youth in worship through a variety of musical styles. This individual will play a vital role in sharing our mission, ministries, and values through music leadership, planning, and meaningful relationships. The ideal candidate is a skilled musician and choral director with a passion for youth ministry and the ability to inspire both spiritual and musical growth. This role works closely with the Music and Youth Ministries to create a cohesive and impactful worship experience.
Key Responsibilities
Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and spiritually enriching youth music program
Collaborate closely with Music Ministry and Youth Ministry teams
Direct The Journey Youth Choir (ages 12–18)
Partner with the Associate Director of Music to plan worship music for the 8:45 a.m. Sunday services (August–June)
Align youth choir programming with the Youth Ministry calendar
Plan and lead the annual summer choir tour
Manage the youth choir budget and contribute to fundraising strategy
Oversee fundraising initiatives (e.g., Dessert Theater, Christmas greenery sales, babysitting events)
Develop partnerships with local musicians and community choral organizations
Participate in the adult Chancel Choir (weekly rehearsals, Sunday services, and special events)
Ideal Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Choral Conducting, or Music Performance
3–5 years of experience directing youth choirs
Demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate, and develop young musicians
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in piano
Knowledge of sacred music literature, including United Methodist traditions
Strong rehearsal technique and understanding of adolescent vocal development
High-level musicianship, including vocal and conducting skills
Experience teaching a variety of musical styles
Background in musical theater preferred
Experience in church music leadership preferred
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