POSITIONS AVAILABLE

CHOIR DIRECTOR WANTED

CATALINA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2700 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716

CUMC announces an opportunity for a Choir Director for a 40-voice choir. Position includes Thursday night rehearsals and Sunday morning church services as well as occasional special events.

Contact: Pastor Mike Kerr-Osman (Mike@catalinamethodist.org) for an application.

The new Choir Director position begins, January 2, 2025.

The detailed position description follows:

Position Title: Choir Director

Position Description:Choir Director for the music ministry of Catalina United Methodist Church (CUMC). Works in conjunction with the Director of Music. Part Time. Exempt

Qualifications:

• Conducting experience required.
• Knowledge of choral literature.
• Bachelor’s degree in music preferred.
• Able to perform a wide variety of music on the piano./li>
• Ability to work with range of accompanists and musicians.
• Open to various styles & traditions of music from a wide range of cultures.
• Experience as a team player with staff members and other volunteers.

Responsibilities:

• Works with the Director of Music regarding details for rehearsals and service.
• Available for special services (e.g., Good Friday, memorials, Christmas Eve, etc.)
• Highly skilled in working with the choir, soloists, and ensembles.
• Collaborates with Pastors and Director of Music to select music supporting preaching     texts and themes.
• Maintains supportive relationship with church staff and congregation.
• Schedules concerts and rehearsals in collaboration with the church calendar.
• Secures substitute(s) for approved absences.
• Ensures all calendared events are cleared through the Church Office.

Preferred:

• Able to organize and direct additional ensembles (brass, orchestra, etc.) either with       or without the choir.
• Open to organizing and directing additional programs and concerts or concert series.
• Improves skills and creativity through career growth and/or active membership in         professional organizations.
• Stays professionally current in choral literature and is continuously learning and             expanding their repertoire.

Personal Traits: Dedicated to the professional creation of choral music that inspires, expands, and lifts the spirit.

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Updated: 03/12/2024 by Lars Andersen