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Chicagopresbytery is hiring : Associate Director of Music in Arlington Heights

MediabistroArlington Heights, IL, United States
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Associate Director of Music - First Presbyterian Church - Arlington Heights

Position type : Associate Director of Music

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Supervisor : Director of Music

Hours : Approximately 12-15, 48 weeks per year

Salary : $28,000

About the Position : The Associate Director of Music is a member of the staff and ministry team of First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, ministering to music ministry participants and the congregation through a varied and exciting program of musical offerings each week. The Associate Director of Music serves as primary accompanist for the Adult, Youth and Children’s Choirs, shares keyboard (piano / organ) support for worship services with the Director of Music and occasionally leads choral rehearsals independently.

Qualifications

  • Academic training in music performance for the keyboard (piano and organ).
  • Basic skills in choral conducting and rehearsal leadership.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in :
  • playing a variety of keyboard repertoire for piano and organ
  • leading reformed worship from the keyboard
  • accompanying choirs for rehearsal (parts) and following a director
  • leading effective rehearsals
  • Good organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Excellent relationship skills, especially in being able to work effectively with church staff, music volunteers and congregation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the music staff to participate in, prepare and program music for each scheduled worship service, including all Sundays, holidays, and other special services :
  • Collaborate with the Director of Music and ministers in worship planning.
  • Collaborate with music staff to schedule choirs, soloists, and instrumentalists.
  • Communicate music planned well in advance of the service to the Director of Music.
  • Work with the music staff to develop plans which will promote the goals and growing needs of the music ministry.
  • Accompany Thursday evening Adult Choir rehearsals (September- June)
  • Accompany Youth and Children’s Choir for Sunday morning performances, occasionally attending their rehearsals.
  • Accompany occasional Saturday morning choir rehearsals (3-4 annually).
  • Share the keyboard (piano / organ) support for worship services (9 : 00 am – contemporary; 10 : 30 am traditional) with the Director of Music.
  • Participate in the Concert Series for the Christmas Concert and Spring Choral Concerts.
  • Lead ensemble rehearsals if the Director of Music is unavailable (5-6 times a year)
  • Participate in the Wednesdays @ Noon recital series or Concert Series if interested.
  • Work with instrumentalist and soloists as needed.
  • Integrate into the “church family.”
  • Be willing to work with children and youth and be friendly and engaging with them.

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