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Choir Director

6/18/2019

Morehead United Methodist Church                       Bearing Fruit for God’s Kingdom
Purpose:
Works with the Accompanist and Chancel Choir in order to lead the congregation in 11AM Worship to draw people to Christ, helping people bear Fruit that will last for God’s Kingdom. Using the many talents and skills of the people of Morehead Church, the Choir Director works to involve as many people as possible in our Music Ministries.
 
Responsibilities:

  • Plan choral music and hymns for the 11AM Service and enter that information into PCO (online Worship planning tool) by Thursday mornings at 9AM
  • Plan ahead considering the Christian Year and the scriptures selected by the Pastor for each Sunday
  • Select music for 11am Worship and purchase, if necessary, with approval from the Worship Ministry Team Leader
  • Rehearse each week with the Chancel Choir and occasionally with other ensembles or soloists
  • Help plan music for all special services throughout the year, including, but not limited to: Advent, Christmas Eve, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost in consultation with the Pastor and the Accompanist
  • Develop occasional Music Programs and/or Summer Music Camps and/or Christmas Musicals and/or Lenten Musicals for Children and Youth working with the Accompanist and volunteers from the congregation
  • Work to take Morehead Musical Groups beyond the walls of Morehead Church by singing at local nursing homes, retirement centers, child care facilities, civic events
  • The Choir Director receives 2 paid Sundays off per year in consultation with the Pastor and the Staff Parish Relations Team, working around the High Holy Days of the Christian year, securing their own substitute when absent
  • With prior approval from the Pastor, Worship Team Leader and Staff Parish Relations, MUMC will provide up to $500 for continuing education conferences and/or events  
  • Additional compensation for services not outlined in this Job Description may be negotiated with the Pastor and the SPRC Team
 
 

Contact: Michelle Herring

Church/Org/Business Name: Morehead United Methodist Church

Address: 3214 Horse Pen Creek Road Greensboro 27410

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