Position Opening for
Interim Director of Music (may become permanent)
Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley, Arizona
Begins April 22, 2019 and may continue for up to 8 months
Respond with experience and contact information to Music4Valley@gmail.com
 
Position Summary
Oversee all aspects of the Music Ministry
  • Select music for; rehearse and direct the Sanctuary Choir and Valley Ringers (bell choir) and Taize’ musicians
  • Closely collaborate with the accompanist
  • Incorporate additional music to enrich the worship experience provided by the accompanist, soloists and small groups
  • Regularly meet with the Pastors in planning worship services
  • Work closely with the Worship and take on the leadership of the Music Committee
  • Oversee the volunteer choir librarian, choir secretary and director of the Joyful Spirit Ensemble (Orff)
  • Secure and arrange compensation for outside musicians as needed 

​Requirements
Possess a commitment to enriching the Christian worship service through music
  • Experience in choral and hand bell directing
  • Capability in leading and enhancing a strong church music program
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
 
Time Commitments
Weekly meetings with the Pastors for Worship planning
  • For May through August:  Sunday mornings for rehearsal and worship
  • For September through April:  in addition to Sunday worship and rehearsals, mid-week rehearsals for Sanctuary Choir and Valley Ringers
  • Occasional additional services throughout the year; for example, during Advent and Lent 

Accountability
Interim director for Music is accountable to the Pastor/Head of Staff
Position Opening for
Interim Accompanist (may become permanent)
Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley, Arizona
Begins April 22, 2019 and may continue for up to 8 months
Respond with experience and contact information to Music4Valley@gmail.com
 
Position Summary
Provide piano (organ a bonus) accompaniment in the singing of congregational hymns, responses and anthems by the Sanctuary Choir, soloists and small ensembles for Sunday worship services
  • Work closely with the Director of Music in planning weekly Preludes and Postludes and other service music
  • Rehearse with the choir, soloists and others
  • Provide music to accompany parts of the services as needed, such as during the collection of the offering and during communion
 
Requirements
Possess a commitment to enriching the Christian worship service through music
  • Possess excellent interpersonal while working with the Director of Music and others
  • Experience in playing for choir rehearsals, soloists and ensembles
  • Ability provide accompaniment for a hymn or piece of music that only includes a melody line would be a bonus
  • Ability to end early or expand a musical piece as dictated by what is happening in the worship service
 
Time Commitments
Close coordination with the Director of Music on a frequent, at least weekly basis
  • For May through August:  Sunday mornings for rehearsal and worship
  • For September through April:  in addition to Sunday worship and rehearsals, mid-week rehearsals for Sanctuary
  • Occasional additional services throughout the year, for example during Advent, Lent
  • Flexibility in responding to requests for playing for Memorial services (to be compensated separately from salary)
 
Accountability
Interim Accompanist is accountable to the Pastor/Head of Staff