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St. Martin's Episcopal Church
Director of Music
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What they do
A Music Director leads music ensembles in a variety of different settings. Conducts orchestras or choral groups, church choirs, or pit orchestras in a music theatre production. Chooses music for performances, or composes or arranges music for ensembles to perform; runs rehearsals and directs soloists or guest performers.
$61,090 / year median in Missouri
+15% projected growth
Job Description
St. Martin's Episcopal Church - Music Director Open Position St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Ellisville, a thriving Christian community, seeks a Music Director to lead their robust choir and music program. Duties
- Select music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service in consultation with the priest, which includes: o Service music - typically, Gloria, Sanctus, Fraction anthem o 4-5 hymns, including a choir anthem o A prelude and postlude
- Play for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service weekly and for special services during Advent/Christmas and Holy Week
- Lead the 15-person volunteer choir in Sunday rehearsals for that week's service music, hymns, and anthem. The choir meets/performs Sep-May.
- First right of refusal for weddings, funerals, and other liturgical events at St. Martin's which include additional compensation
- Coordinate substitutes for vacation or leave
- Report weekly hymn usage for copyright compliance, such as to One License
- Ensure tuning/maintenance of instruments: o Rodgers programmable organ; 3 manuals, 158 stops in the sanctuary o Baldwin grand piano in the sanctuary o Yahama Clavinova electric piano in the rehearsal space o 3 and a half octave newly refurbished handbell set o 2+ octaves of hand chimes o Assorted hand-held rhythm instruments Skills Needed
- Ability to play piano and/or organ from various hymnals and scores
- Dexterity in accompanying a variety of musical styles, from traditional hymns to Gospel pieces
- Experience in rehearsing and leading a choir and effectively teaching SATB parts
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative spirit
- Desired but not required: Ability to conduct adult handbells & music with children Time and Compensation
- Salaried position, 18 hours per week on average
- $24K-$28K per year, based on experience and ability To Apply Contact the Rev.