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The Bethlehem Chorale and Men’s Choir Director will collaborate in the development and share in the leadership of the worship life and music ministry of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities through these two choral ensembles. This is done in partnership with the Director of Music, the pastoral staff, and other team members so that those who participate in this community are fed in worship and experience delight and meaning in encountering God’s gift of music.
Reports to: Director of Music and Pastoral Staff
Collaborates with: Director of Music, Pastoral Staff, Music Ministry Staff Members
Hours: Part-Time
Compensation: Commensurate with hours and qualification level
Responsibilities:
● Conducting the Bethlehem Chorale
o This includes the proper selection of anthems for the ensemble
o Care and upkeep of the choral library at the Minneapolis campus in coordination with the Director of Music.
o Actively seek out perspective new members to join the choir
o Lead and direct weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings during the program year (Sept-May)
o Lead and direct the choir during worship on Sundays (9am and 10:30am) as well as seasonal services (Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Easter, Affirmation of Baptism, etc.)
o Secure substitute directors when absent from rehearsals or Sunday mornings.
● Conducting the Men’s Choir
o This includes the proper selection of anthems for the ensemble
o Care and upkeep of the choral library at the Minneapolis campus in coordination with the Director of Music.
o Actively seek out perspective new members to join the choir
o Lead and direct weekly rehearsals on Sunday mornings during the program year (Sept-May)
o Lead and direct the choir during worship (on average once a month and during seasonal services as preparation and time allows)
o Secure substitute directors when absent from rehearsals or Sunday mornings.
● Choral Anthem Accompaniments and Instrumentalists
o Coordinate with the Director of Music the guest instrumentalists that may be needed for certain anthems throughout the program year.
● Spiritual Care and Prayer
o Cultivate the faith formation of the Chorale and Men’s choir members through connecting the anthem texts to the scriptures for any given Sunday.
o Providing moments of prayer during weekly rehearsals so choir members can keep each other in their prayers throughout the week.
o Encourage fellowship moments to build community within the ensembles (i.e., Choir Picnic or after rehearsal gatherings)
● Other Responsibilities
o Provide input and feedback to the Director of Music regarding the budget needs of the ensemble.
o Work within the budget for each ensemble (includes octavo purchases and guest instrumentalists)
Evaluation:
· This position shall be evaluated annually by the Director of Music and the Lead Pastor.
Please send a letter of interest, CV, and a video of you conducting an ensemble to employment@bethlehem-church.org.
To apply for this job email your details to employment@bethlehem-church.org
