333 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa, ON, L1J 3G6 | 905-725-5451
Service Time: Sundays @ 10:30
Trinity Presbyterian Church Oshawa Seeks a Music Director
At Trinity Presbyterian Church, music is a vital means of expressing our faith and joining with others in experiencing and celebrating the presence of God. Trinity is a Christian community of faith within the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Our membership includes a range of ages, and our worship is designed to respond, support and reflect our growing cross-cultural diversity. We encourage the sharing of diverse musical gifts.
The Music Director will encourage and nurture the congregation’s participation in the music of worship and the expression of faith through singing, choir/praise band leadership and instrumental accompaniment.
Position Details
- Contract Term: 12-month period
- Hours: 8 hours on average weekly, over the year
- Compensation: Salary range $12,000 to $17,000 annually, and is commensurate with experience. If applicable, RCCO guidelines will apply.
Principal Responsibilities
- Providing music at all regular Sunday morning services of the Church as well as any other special services identified by the Minister(s) and/or Worship Committee.
- Consulting and cooperating with the Ministers and Worship committee for music at the weekly Sunday service and the other special services (i.e., Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, etc.).
- Conducting weekly choir and/or praise band rehearsals on days and times mutually acceptable to both parties.
- Selecting suitable music for the choir or praise band.
- Providing leadership for the congregation for the singing of hymns, songs and responses after consultation with the minister(s).
- Being available to play at occasional church social events and assisting the congregation in using and setting up audio-visual equipment such as microphones and speakers etc. as needed.
- Consulting with the Worship committee when regular maintenance of organ and piano are required.
- Serving as an ex officio member of the Worship Committee of Session, attending meetings of the Worship Committee at least on a quarterly basis.
- Managing absences by securing and reimbursing a qualified substitute musician.
Note: The Music Director has right of first refusal for all weddings and funerals in the church building and negotiates the extra fee with the parties concerned.
Skills and Characteristics Sought
The Music Director shall bring:
- High level of competency playing the piano. Experience playing the organ is strongly desired.
- Experience with other instruments is an asset.
- Experience in leading a vocal choir. Familiarity or experience with a handbell choir is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of Christian liturgy and openness to contemporary liturgical forms.
- Sensitivity to and awareness of the capabilities of the congregation, choir, praise band and guest musicians.
- Ability to bring a spirit of celebration and praise to worship.
