The Weston United Methodist Church seeks a Director of Music / Organist, starting in March 2023. Music is an integral part of our worship service. The successful candidate must be an accomplished musician. Experience leading volunteer choirs or singing groups is preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Support the worship experience with musical accompaniment on organ and piano
• Select, with the assistance of the Pastor, the music to be used during Sunday worship for choir and congregational singing each week
• Rehearse and direct the volunteer adult choir, including Sunday morning rehearsals and performances
• Provide organ and/or piano accompaniment for congregational and choir singing
• Prepare and perform a prelude each Sunday as part of the worship service
• Select, direct and accompany special seasonal performances by the Adult Choir.
Approximately 3 hours on Sunday mornings, and 4 hours of preparation is assumed each week.
Ability to play multiple instruments a plus
Working to develop a youth and/or children’s choir is also possible, as an optional paid additional activity, if interest exists within the congregation.
A yearly contract is anticipated, with three weeks of leave each summer. Performance on Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday is assumed.
Please submit emails or letters of interest with resume to Rev. Alicia Velez-Stewart, westonunitedmethodist@gmail.com
Please note Music Director in the subject line.
Robert C. Hicks
on behalf of the Staff Pastor Relations Committee
Weston United Methodist Church
377 North Avenue
Weston, MA 02193
781-893-9595
westonunitedmethodist@gmail.com
www.westonunitedmethodist.org
Posted 01/31/2023