St. Philips choir and band
St. Philip Lutheran Church is currently looking for a Director of Music to lead our congregation and its musicians in worship and praise of God. This is a part-time position with a minimum of 15 to 20 hours per week. Hours may vary during the peak and summer periods.
Essential duties:
Provide liturgy resources and music for Saturday and Sunday services and special/other worship services.
• Recruit, develop, manage and conduct performances/rehearsals of Sanctuary Choir, Handbell Choir and all instrumental ensembles.
• Serve as a resource to any children’s and youth music groups including the Sunday school children’s music program(s).
• Coordinate and manage the volunteer musicians of St. Philip in the sharing of their gifts.
• Administratively meet with staff (weekly), Worship Styles and Format Team (quarterly) and key musicians to plan worship services.
• Communicate the vision of worship and music at St. Philip.
● Function in a collaborative style with the congregation and staff of St. Philip, delegating ministry where appropriate.
● Supervise organist/accompanists.
Qualification requirements:
● Education/training and experience in the music field and in choral and instrumental music conducting. Instrumental and vocal ability a plus.
● Possess a solid understanding and appreciation of the liturgical and musical heritage of the Lutheran Church as well as the genre of sacred music in a variety of styles.
● Commitment to all facets of the church’s mission to be a welcoming community of faith.
Opportunities of the position:
● Administer a budget.
● Allowed multiple ways to communicate, have vision and educate.
● Work with a variety of talented, engaged musicians and staff.
● Have access to a Rodgers T958 Organ/Four+ octaves of handbells / Three octaves of handchimes / Tympani
● Work with a new digital sound system
Accountability: This position is responsible to and reports directly to the Senior Pastor but works closely with the music groups, other staff members and church members. St. Philip conducts annual staff reviews.
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications. The person will earn one week of paid vacation after the first six months but no other benefits, including insurance, are offered.
Suggested Affiliations: Membership in the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM); the National Pastoral Musicians Association (NPM); Hymn Society; and the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (AGEHR).
Send your resume with a cover letter to St. Philip Lutheran Church Task Force, 7531 S. Kendall Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128 or send an email with that information to Lgoodnough@stphilip-co.org no later than close of business on October 21, 2016.