Director of Music
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Design
Posted on November 30, 2022
Love music and want to share that passion with others?
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids is seeking a part-time Director of Music to provide overall coordination of the church’s musical activities.
In this position, you will serve as the main Worship Musician, Choir Director and Tone Chime (Bells) Choir Director.
Requirements:
- Ideal candidates must possess a professional level of musical talent from education, training or experience.
- A bachelor’s degree in a musical field is preferred but not required.
- A theological understanding of worship and music, including an understanding of the liturgical calendar and seasons, and experience accompanying soloists, ensembles and congregations, is a must.
Responsibilities of the Director of Music include:
- Preparing and performing preludes, offertories, postludes, and other attendant music for worship services on Sundays and at additional specially scheduled services (Holy Week, Christmas Eve, Wednesdays in Advent and Lent), considering the liturgy and hymns for the day.
- Facilitating congregational singing through the selection and execution of hymns, songs and liturgy.
- Attending monthly meetings of the Worship Committee.
- Rehearsing both the Choir and Tone Chimes group once a week and then leading the groups in performance at least once a month.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
For consideration, please send your resume to Lisa Fuglaar by clicking apply now.
Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience.