Music Director

by Bill Lesser
(Cliffon , Virginia)

Dedicated, energetic and visionary Christian musician sought to lead, in cooperation with Pastoral staff, the Worship Committee and congregation volunteers, a music program of our 280 member Presbyterian Church in historic Clifton, Virginia. An ideal candidate will work with our staff and Worship Committee to organize and lead a blended music ministry program of both traditional and contemporary music..

Duties will include:

• Serve as organist/accompanist for two worship services each Sunday and special services for Christmas, Holy Week and Easter.

• Conduct a well established adult choir (late August through mid-June) during weekly practices and Sunday morning services.

• Conduct children’s choir during the school year

• Order and select anthems and music for adult, youth and handbell choirs for church services in coordination with pastoral staff, consult on hymn selection as requested by pastoral staff

• Assist and help coordinate special seasonal music programs, which involve children and include hand bells and annual Christmas pageant.

• Oversee the church music library, music equipment, and supplies and arrange for piano tuning, organ maintenance, and repair, as necessary.

• Assist church Session members with the drafting of a proposed annual music budget.

• Attend Worship Committee meetings, (approximately four per year).

• Advise and work with the Worship Committee to encourage small groups, choirs, soloists, and/or ensembles to provide music during worship services when the adult choir does not sing.

Organ and piano keyboard skills are required. Guitar or other instrumental skills are desirable. Approximately 15-20 hours per week commitment, including Sundays. Newly renovated church facility, friendly staff, and involved congregation. Pleasant working environment. Salary negotiable based on experience. Vacation time is negotiable. Resume should be mailed to the address above “Attention: Bill Lesser, Personnel Committee” or may be submitted by email to cpcpcomm@yahoo.com by June 5, 2010.