Music Director - Pianist/Organist

by Rev. Kathy Jamhoury
(Stillwater, NJ)

Inquiries should be sent via email to:
swpresby@embarqmail.com

THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF STILLWATER
STILLWATER, NEW JERSEY
POSTION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: MUSIC DIRECTOR – Pianist/Organist

PURPOSE: In conjunction with the Pastor, coordinate and plan the whole music program of the congregation.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Accountable first to the Session and second the Pastor as head of staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan the music program and make appropriate recommendations, including care and tuning of the instruments.

Prepare and play organ music appropriate to each service of worship including the prelude, the interlude, the postlude and other music as required.

Coordinate and direct all choirs (adult, hand-bell, and children).

Attend choir rehearsals for the purpose of accompaniment.

Accompany the congregation’s singing of hymns.

Accompany the choir’s singing of scheduled music.

Respond to other music needs that come through other committees.

Coordinate and train young people and children in the music program, such as and including the Worship Committee and the Christian Education Committee.

Arrange for a substitute when not able to be present, if not notify the church secretary.

The Music Director (Pianist/Organist) has first right of refusal for wedding, funerals etc.

EVALUATIONS: Performance reviews will be conducted by the Pastor as head of staff and the Session Personnel Committee. The Session Personnel Committee will review the adequacy of compensation.

TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT: If the Music Director opts to discontinue their relationship with the Church, a mandate of one month notification will be submitted to the Session.

If the Church opts to discontinue their relationship with the Music Director, a mandate of one month notification will be submitted to the Session.