With the recent resignation of Ann Green, Director of Music, St. Andrew's is now searching for a new person to fill the position of Director of Music. We thank Ann for her many years of musical leadership and enthusiasm. We wish you all of God's blessings in your future endeavours.
Below is a copy of the "Position", please feel free to pass this on to anyone you may know.
JOB VACANCY
ST.
Andrews Hespeler Presbyterian Church
POSITION: Director Of Music
SCOPE: St. Andrews Hespeler
Presbyterian Church has a current vacancy for the position of Director of
Music. This contracted position is
responsible for the overall music program involving the Sunday Worship Services and other special
services of worship, as well as providing accompaniment, instruction and
direction for both the Youth and Adult Choirs, Worship Band, soloists and
instrumentalists.
You are encouraged to visit St.
Andrews’s Website www.standrewshespeler.ca, to learn more about St. Andrew’s and consider your calling
to become a part of our Church family.
Specific Listing of Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and
Responsibilities
The
Director of Music will fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Services and
Worship
· The Director of Music
will provide musical support for regularly scheduled Sunday services, special
Christmas services, Easter Services and such other special services of worship
as may be mutually agreed upon with the Minister and the Music and Worship
Committee.
2. Choir(s) and
Choir Practices
· The Director of Music
will provide the accompaniment, instruction, and direction of the Choir(s),
Worship Singers, soloists, instrumentalists. Duties to include:
- Seating
arrangements of choir members
- Location and
preparation and tidiness of choir room and sanctuary for choir practice
· The Director of Music
will hold senior choir practice once a week from the beginning of September through
June and any additional practices, if and when necessary for special services
or events.
· The Director of Music
will involve the senior choir, whenever possible and practical, with any
significant decisions that affects the choir. Regular communication with the
Choirs will be carried out. The Choir to be consulted as to the type and
selection of Music most preferred.
· The Director of Music
will spearhead recruitment of choir members, and assist in the ongoing spirit
of enthusiasm among choir members.
3. Selection and
Presentation of Music
· The Director of Music
will lead the congregation in hymns of praise to the Lord by playing the organ
or piano and directing the choir(s).
· The Director of Music
will select and prepare preludes, offertories and postludes to compliment the
service and to maintain the continuity of the worship service.
· The Director of Music
will select the anthems to be presented in consultation with the minister.
· The Director of Music
will be responsible to select the music to be purchased with allocated Worship
Committee funds.
· The Director of Music
will make arrangements for special music for worship services, e.g. Solos,
duets, trios, quartets and instrumental groupings, including:
- Consultation and
selection of special music by the personnel mentioned above.
- Rehearsing with
music presenters prior to the service or event.
4. Weddings and
Funerals
· The Director of Music
will meet with the Minister regarding the dates and times of weddings and
funerals.
· The Director of Music
will provide musical accompaniment for weddings
(Including
rehearsals), memorial services and funerals on a fee for service basis, with
the fee approved by the session, unless alternative arrangements are
negotiated.
· The Director of Music
will select and prepare suitable music for weddings and funerals in
consultation with persons involved.
· The Director of Music
will meet and rehearse with presenters prior to weddings and funerals.
5. Supply Organists
· The Director of Music
will be responsible for arranging and paying for a supply organist.
· The Director of Music
will ensure the proficiency of the supply organist as an accompanist at both
the organ and/or piano for both vocal and instrumental groupings.
6. Musical Instruments
.
The Director of Music will
report to the Music and Worship Committee the
Regular maintenance of the church organ and pianos.
. The Director of Music
will supervise access to, and use of, the church organ,
piano, drums, music stands and audio equipment.
Relationships and
Reporting Responsibilities
· The Director of Music
will consult and work closely with the Minister regarding:
- The inclusion and the
position of choir and special music in the order of service of worship
- The provision of
musical services at weddings and funerals as outlined above.
- The arrangements
pertaining to the provision of supply organists.
· The Director of Music
will serve as a non-voting staff resource person to the Music and Worship
Committee of Session.
Qualifications and
Skills Required:
Candidates
for this position should hold advanced musical accreditation (e.g. University
or
Conservatory
of Music,) and be able to demonstrate a proven ability in the operation of
both
the pipe organ and piano. As well, candidates should have several years of
experience
and
good skills in choral direction and accompaniment. A thorough knowledge of both
traditional
Worship music and contemporary Christian music is a preferred asset. The
successful
candidate should be comfortable working with people of various ages and abilities,
as
well as being a long range planner with good organizational skills.
To Apply to this
Position:
Qualified applicants
are requested to submit a cover letter and resume, either on line, via
mail, or in person, outlining your
interest in this position, as well as your relevant
experience and qualifications, by Friday
November 8, 2013. Thanks to all
applicants who
apply but please note that only those
candidates selected to move forward in this
recruitment, will receive a direct
response.
St. Andrew’s Hespeler
Presbyterian Church
Attention: Reverend Scott McAndless
73 Queen Street East,
Cambridge, Ontario
N3C 2A9
