Music Director Church of the Palms, Okatie, SC JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MUSIC DIRECTOR FOR CHURCH OF THE PALMS The Music Program Director for the Church of the Palms, Okatie, SC leads the church’s music program and has responsibility for directing the choir, coordinating the music for the various services including handbells and chimes.
The Music
Director will work closely with the pastor and accompanist in coordinating music for the services as well as for special programs such as the Christmas and Easter Cantatas, Holy Week programs, and Hymn Sing held annually each year.
Goals
To lead people of all ages in the congregation in music-making experiences so that they may grow in understanding the Christian faith and music’s role in that faith To inspire the congregation through music To create beautiful music that evokes the Holy Spirit To lead a music program that encourages participation To faithfully nurture the love of music within our congregation To challenge our choir members and teach them the skills to succeed To broaden our music program for our congregation To align all aspects of our music ministry with our sermons, scriptures and mission
Functions
Direct the Chancel Choir in weekly rehearsals
Direct the adult handbell and chimes choir
Supervise any volunteer or paid soloists and musicians
Provide leadership in the publicizing of any church musical events
Manage the recruitment and encouragement of choir members, soloists and instrumentalists
Submit the financial needs of the church’s music ministry to the appropriate church committee
Provide guidance in the use of hymns, service music, soloists and musicians for Sundays and special services as a member of the Worship Committee
Make recommendations, as needed, to the COTP pastor, SPRC Worship Committee and Church Council on matters that would strengthen the worship ministry of the Church
Work in support of other ministry areas, on an as-needed basis to plan, prepare and/or provide special music (e.g. spec
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