Director of Traditional Music
6/13/2022
The Director of Traditional Music, working with Church leadership, will set the vision for the overall traditional music program of Seaside United Methodist Church and implement long and short-range plans for the entire traditional music ministry. The Director of Traditional Music will provide leadership to all volunteers involved in the traditional music program.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the traditional music program of SUMC for all traditional musical groups—children through adults. (Including but not limited to: Instrumental Ensembles, Vocal Ensembles, Hand Bell Ensembles/Choirs).
- Consult regularly with pastors and other staff members in planning communications, coordinating schedules and establishing goals for the traditional music program and related activities.
- Plan and prepare choirs/musicians for special traditional musical programs (Easter, Christmas, etc).
- Provide musical consultation and support to special events such as Women’s Retreat, Country Fair, etc.
- Identify, recruit and integrate new worshipers’ musical gifts into traditional ministry activities.
- Integrate outside musical groups, performers, and events into the Church musical program for enhancement of the overall music ministry of SUMC.
- Maintain church music facilities by providing a professional environment for rehearsals, and performances including organizing musical scores, organizing Choir Room. Ensure musical equipment, robes, and instruments (organ, piano, hand bells, etc) are maintained and upgraded appropriately.
- Ensure equipment is available and choir rooms are set up and organized for maximum productivity at weekly rehearsals and performances.
- Attend Worship Committee and Church Council meetings representing the interest of the traditional music ministry.
- Prepare yearly budget for traditional music ministry including all materials and expenses. Submit purchase orders and receipts to the Office Manager for all expenditures.
- Provide leadership and oversight for traditional choir and ensemble activities when requested to perform in support of community needs and services.
- Provide musical support and consultation for funerals and weddings as requested and in compliance with Church guidelines.
- Maintain professional credentials through self-development, workshops and seminars.
- Manage and coordinate other special projects and perform other duties as directed by the Pastor(s) or SPRC.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree of Music Education or Bachelor of Music Performance Certification, Music Ministry, preferred
- Minimum 5 years of music ministry in a church environment
- Experience producing and directing special events, musicals and programs
- Demonstrated competency in playing organ/piano, other instruments
- Experience leading and mentoring choirs/ensembles, working with children and adults
- Proficiency in computer technology a plus
- Knowledge of traditional worship practices and theological understanding and respect of the church sufficient to appropriately select music for traditional worship
Contact: Paula Biser, SPRC Chair
Church/Org/Business Name: Seaside United Methodist Church
Address: 1300 Seaside Road Sunset Beach NC 28468
Phone: 910.579.5753
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Website: https://www.seasideumc.org/
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