Church Musical Director

Purpose of the role To lead and develop the musical life of the church, enriching worship through the provision of diverse and appropriate liturgical music, fostering the growth of the choir with a focus on youth recruitment and establishing musical connections within the local community.

General duties • Lead and conduct choir rehearsals and performances. Currently the choir rehearses on Friday evenings (7pm-8pm) and before services. • Foster a strong collaborative relationship with the church organist and existing members of the choir. • Collaborate with the clergy and other relevant staff to choose appropriate liturgical music for all services, including hymns, psalms, and anthems, aligning with the liturgical calendar and theological themes. • Prepare music for services and maintain the church’s music library, including introducing new music as appropriate.

Choir development and recruitment • Actively recruit new members, with a particular focus on attracting young people to the choir. • Expand the choir's musical repertoire to encompass a variety of styles, suitable for both existing members and new recruits. • Provide training and assistance to choir members as appropriate to enhance their musical skills and understanding of liturgical music. • Liaise with musical directors from other churches to foster collaboration and share best practices.