Music Director/Organist (Middletown, CT)

South Congregational Church, UCC

Middletown, CT

Music Director/Organist Position Description

Objective:

To provide a music program that will encourage the musical gifts of the congregation through a variety of musical styles.  The position a combined role of Organist and Choir Director or can separated into two positions; Organist, Choir director.

Skills and Qualifications:

1.    Ability to play proficiently various styles of music on organ and piano.

2.    Ability to recruit, direct, and motivate a volunteer church choir.

3.    Ability to select both contemporary and traditional music for purchase and

        presentation, which is consistent with the congregation’s style of worship.

4.    Ability to work both as a team leader and a team member.

5.    A degree or certificate in music is preferred.

6.    Knowledge of liturgical music.

Responsibilities:

1.    The Music Director will accompany and lead the Choir and possibly a Handbell Choir.

2.    Conduct weekly choir rehearsals and prepare the choir for special services.

3.    Meet regularly with the Pastor to coordinate and plan worship services.

4.    Participate in regular meetings of the Music Committee.

Other:

·      This position is accountable to the Pastor, as Chief Administrative Officer

       of the church.

·      This is a part-time position, five to six contact hours per week.  

       Salary, twenty thousand dollars per year, plus or minus, depending upon experience. 

Contact:

Winston Baldwin, Interim Pastor, South Congregational Church, UCC

 Middletown, CT.   Winston’s cell phone:  413-531-6248

 Church phone:  860-346-5006

 Church email:  sochurch@att.net

  Church mailing address:  South Congregational Church

                                                        9 Pleasant St

                                                        Middletown, CT. 06457