Lexington United Methodist Church
309 East Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072
803-350-6838
Job Title: Choir Director
The Choir Director at LUMC is a part time (5-10 hours / week) position in which the following duties are included:
- Conduct and rehearse the Chancel Choir (adult volunteer choir of about 17-20 members) that typically rehearses on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm and sings at the 11:00 am traditional worship service on Sundays.
- Coordinate solos, small groups, and/or instrumentalists to perform in the anthem spot at the 8:30 am traditional worship service on Sundays.
- Work with the organist, pastor(s), and possibly others to plan and select hymns for each Sunday.
- Plan for and prepare the Chancel choir for a yearly Christmas cantata plus extra services, including but not limited to, the Moravian Love Feast, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
- Hire extra musicians for special services (within budget), including but not limited to, the cantata and Easter Sunday.
The Choir Director is expected to be:
- Knowledgeable about the liturgical seasons of the church year and select music that is relevant to those seasons and the lectionary regarding scriptures and special Sundays.
- Motivational and positive so as to attract and retain volunteer choir members.
- Proficient with singing, bells, organ and piano.
- Open to combined (traditional and contemporary) occasional worship service, at times.
- An active member of a church and have a strong and active relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for ministering through music.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Contact Diane Crosby, LUMC Church Administrator at dcrosby@lexumcsc.com
