Music Director
The job description below is for the position of Music Director. The job of a Pianist/Accompanist would include far fewer responsibilities and required qualifications, as this person would accompany the choir and play service music (i.e., prelude, postlude, offertory, hymns). Someone else would be responsible for directing the music program and attending meetings.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Music Director
TYPE: Salaried, based on ability, experience and scope of responsibilities
OVERVIEW:
The members of Old South Congregational Church United Church of Christ depend on the Music Director to provide suitable music, including piano, choral and vocal, for all services of the church. This includes selecting and purchasing music, as well as directing a broad and inclusive program of choral music at regular and special services of the church.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Music Director is a part-time, salaried position, that works closely with the Pastor, Administrative Assistant and Worship Team and is accountable to the Moderator and the Oversight Committee.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides piano music for all worship services, including special services for which music is required (i.e., Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, Easter).
Administers the choral music library. (Continue to manage the music library as a database.)
Serves as an ex-officio member of the Worship Team, working with the Team and the Pastor as needed when planning music for worship services.
Selects appropriate music, conducts choir rehearsals, and directs and accompanies the choir and other musicians at worship services.
Advises the Worship Team on any perceived maintenance and repair needs for the piano.
Oversees arranging for a substitute pianist when necessary.
Assists in planning the annual music budget and ensures that program expenditures remain within that budget each year.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and understanding of spiritual music (or willingness to learn), including choral, vocal and hymns
Ability to incorporate that knowledge and understanding into an effective music program that meets the needs of the church
Familiarity with the standard worship service of United Church of Christ/Congregational churches (or willingness to learn)
Ability to work effectively with the Pastor, choir and Worship Team
APPROVED BY:
Oversight Committee
Old South Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Date: January 7, 2025 (edited and updated October 2026)
