Faculty members select two organ students for these positions.
Report to: The Dean of Berkeley Divinity School (BDS) and the Yale Divinity School (YDS) Director of Chapel Music
The two co-organists/choir directors split the duties of this role evenly.
Ongoing duties, in coordination with the Director of Formation/Associate Dean of BDS and BDS Chapel Ministers:
- Attend the weekly Berkeley Chapel team planning meeting, normally held on Mondays
- Choose hymns and appropriate service music and voluntaries for worship
- Prepare to lead the musical aspects of the liturgy
- Familiarize yourself with Episcopal and Anglican musical traditions
- Recruit volunteer choir members, paid quartet, and other musical leadership when needed
- Lead music at worship, most often at Community Eucharist on Wednesdays
- Occasionally lead other services throughout the year, including
- Advent Service
- Big Easter Hymn Sing
- Matriculation
- Convocation
- Commencement
Payroll: These positions are paid with a one-time stipend payment each semester