Music Director

First United Methodist Church
Midland, Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 04/26/2019
Categories: Music Ministry
Denominations: United Methodist
Church Size: 1001 to 1500
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: Unspecified
Job Description:
  • Lead and oversee Music Minstry as a whole - fostering the vision, direction and impact in our vibrant music minsitry.
  • Oversee and guide other music staff.
  • Seek out and select songs and hymns appropriate for the weekly worship services and assist in planning worship order and non-musical elements, in conjunction with the pastors.
  • Communicate worship needs to the sound and video teams.
  • Manage the music ministry budget and oversee the maintenance/repairs of our pianos and pipe organ.

Depending on the unique talents of the selected candidate some of the following list of duties will be added to the role.  It is also possible that this position may be separated into multiple positions.

  • Serve as organist to play hymns, prelude, postlude, offertory, communion, and other music (on piano or organ as appropriate) for the weekly traditional service.
  • Accompany the Chancel Choir weekly rehearsals (Sept.-May) and accompany them in worship on piano or organ as appropriate.
  • Direct our advanced adult handbell choir, which play monthly in worship, (Sept.-May) and recruit new members as appropriate.
  • Lead our weekly contemporary worship service (with keyobard or guitar and vocally as able) as well as recruit and groom other worship leaders and praise band musicians.
  • Be familiar with technology often used in worship including PlanningCenter, Praischarts, CCLI, Songselect, and Mediashout.
  • Communicate and distribute music (hard copies, PDFs., etc.) to the praise band, bell choir, or any other musicians involved in service in a timely manner.
  • Rehearse with special soloists or other ensembles at agreed upon times. 
About First United Methodist Church

MIdland First United Methodist Church is located in central Michigan, in the City of Modern Explorers.  Midland First has a visoin of helping people know, love, and share Jesus Christ with a spirit of radical hospitaiity. We are 1400 members strong.  Our Music Ministry gathers diverse musical talents which support four adult choirs, four handbell choirs, soloists, an orchestra, jazz emsemble, and praise band.  We offer a traditional and contemporary services.  We are a vibrant part of the Midland community through our many ministries and outreach programs.  Our congregation is alive with fifteen small groups and Sunday school studies.

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