POSITION: Director of Chancel Choir (Promesa de Esperanza)
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate the music program of the Chancel Choir of Esperanza Lutheran Church (Promesa de Esperanza) in a manner that enhances the spirit of worship and assists the congregation in praising and serving God. Our faith community is looking for a conductor with a vision to enhance the program built by our previous director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have:
1. A heart for worship, and the desire to assist choir members and congregation in growing in Christian discipleship through music.
2. Ability to conduct a variety of choral styles.
3. Knowledge of vocal pedagogy.
4. Ability to work with volunteers.
5. Ability to collaborate with the pastor and/or worship committee.
6. Knowledge of Lutheran choral tradition.
7. Knowledge of liturgical tradition.
Additional opportunities may be available:
1. Leading contemporary worship.
2. Hosting special music events and fundraisers outside of adult choir.
3. Planning schedule for presenting music aligned with liturgy.
4. Worship Planning and Service Leadership/support.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinate the music program of the chancel choir.
a. Selects music for chancel choir appropriate to the worship themes and seasons.
b. Establish and publish twice yearly (fall and spring) a rehearsal and worship singing calendar.
2. Develop musical skills of the chancel choir through rehearsals, coaching, etc.
3. Promote growth and stability of the chancel choir.
4. Direct the chancel choir. Historically:
a. Sundays
i. On average, every other Sunday.
b. Weekly rehearsals on a weekday evening: Has been Wednesday nights
i. Promesa de Esperanza Cantata rehearsals have been ninety minutes long.
ii. Non-Cantata rehearsals one hour long.
iii. Cantata dress rehearsals. Two hours the Saturday before the Cantata.
c. Some church calendar festivals require choral presence
i. Sundays
1. Palm Sunday
2. Easter Day
3. Pentecost Day
4. Reformation Sunday
ii. Non-Sunday
1. Holy Week
2. Christmas Eve
3. Ash Wednesday
4. Shared Thanksgiving program with Mountain View Lutheran Church Choir
5. Lead twice-yearly chancel choir cantatas (Holy Week and Advent):
a. Select composed cantata, or create self-constructed cantata consisting of seven or eight octavos, in collaboration with the Pastor.
b. Responsible for planning, organizing, and promoting the cantatas.
c. Coordinates instrumentalists for cantatas and/or other special music as needed.
6. Coordinate and cooperate with the Pastor and office staff.
7. Support annual Vacation Bible School Program
8. Maintain content of choir page for website.
9. Develop an annual budget for the chancel choir and administer the budget when approved.
10. Administer music library, and other materials related to the music program of the chancel choir.
11. Purchase music and related supplies within budget allocations.
12. Dates of service will follow the liturgical calendar, with planning and rehearsing beginning in August and worship support running through Pentecost each year. Approximately 40 weeks per year.
13. Participate in Worship planning with the Worship & Music ministry team.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Administratively responsible to the pastor.
COMPENSATION: Based on qualifications and experience. Hiring at $12,000 – $18,000 annually. Part-Time. (average ˜10-15 hrs. per week/12 months)
To apply, please include:
· Cover letter/email stating your interest
· Resume
Send to: Parish Administrator at [email protected]
Esperanza Lutheran Church
2601 E. Thunderhill Place Phoenix, AZ 85048
Phone: 480.759.1515
Email: [email protected]
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