Choral Director - Kingsport, United States - Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church

Description

Mission/Job Purpose

Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church (CHPC) in Kingsport, TN seeks a Choral Director to lead and coordinate the Choral Music Ministry alongside other staff and lay leaders.

This person will incorporate a diversity of music styles and songs as they seek to engage individuals of all ages to participate in meaningful ways.

This part-time position should take between 10-15 hours a week. This position is accountable to the Head of Staff and will work closely with the Worship and Music Committee.


Attributes Required:
Appreciates the role of music for all ages in the worship service

Demonstrates leadership, organization, and communication skills with an ability to work effectively without immediate supervision

Shows a high degree of musicianship

Gifted in teaching and inspiring both new and experienced vocalists and musicians

Collaborates effectively with the pastor and other musical staff

Versatile, flexible, and can adapt to changing priorities as needed


Job Responsibilities and Duties:

The Choral Director is responsible to work according to the policies and procedures established by the Session and Head of Staff.

These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Works closely with the pastor in the selection of music for worship. In keeping with the Presbyterian Book of Order W a and b), the Choral Director will confer with the pastor on a regular basis as to ensure all musical offerings are appropriate for a particular service.

Develops, communicates, and implements worship plans in collaboration with the Pastor and other musical staff, including song suggestion, music liturgy, logistics, and creative expressions.

Rehearses with multiple volunteer adult choirs and musicians.

Fosters musical programming for children and youth, including occasional in-service participation and practices to prepare.

Develops a richer style of worship within a liturgically Reformed service which integrates both traditional and modern elements. This includes conducting the chancel choir and coordinating with the praise team and a variety of instrumentalists and ensembles.

Maintains the music library by identifying new songs that are consistent with our theology and mission and periodically purging music no longer used.

Reports music selections to various licensing agencies.

Leads music for special services such as holidays, weddings, funerals, and other services as requested. Coordinates other music staff as needed to support these services.

Manages the choral music budget and selection of guest musicians, including the facilitation of all tuning and repair for musical instruments and equipment.

Supports the lay-led work of the Worship and Music Committee.

Attends or leads meetings as requested or assigned, including regular music planning meetings.

Other duties as assigned.


Education/Competencies:
Bachelor's degree in Music and or related experience

Previous experience directing a church choir

Proficient in sight reading printed score, with additional preference given to reading lead/chord sheets

Able to create simple music arrangements to enhance contemporary musical offerings


Personal Characteristics:
Personal profession of faith, integrity and reliability, positive and encouraging outlook, interpersonal skills with diverse people, collaborative approach with staff, musicians, and volunteers


Compensation:
Commensurate with education, training, and experience


Process for Application:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and other information that demonstrates music leadership and performance utilizing a variety of styles.

All applicants will be subject to a background check.


Job Type:
Part-time

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week


Ability to Relocate:

Kingsport, TN 37663:
Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location:
In person

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