Music Director Job at Ladgov in Scottsdale

Job Title: Protestant Contemporary Worship Gospel Service Music Director Location: Luke AFB, AZ Duties: Work closely with other choir directors and musicians, and pastoral team to continually upgrade the music library and repertoires used in the service. Demonstrate integrity through a moral, upright lifestyle consistent with Christian church teachings. Play their instrument of choice regularly on Sundays. Be responsible for all coordination, organization, preparation, and performance of the choir and congregational music selections as required to support the Contemporary Gospel Worship Service. Be present at least 20 minutes before each service or event starts. Assist the CWGS Chaplain in coordinating music by special groups and choirs who are invited as guests at Chapel-sponsored events and services. Special services are those services and/or events directed by the Wing, Deputy Wing, or CWGS Chaplain. Education & Qualifications: The ability to read music and demonstrated accompaniment ability with the piano, organ/keyboard, or guitar. Contemporary & Gospel choir experience and familiarity with the flow of Contemporary & Gospel worship styles. A letter of recommendation from an ordained clergyperson is required as part of the application package, along with two additional letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s Christian character. At least five years of experience playing the piano, organ/keyboard, or guitar. Sound accompaniment skills, competent sight-reading ability, ability to play by ear, and capability to play music from various genres such as traditional, contemporary, praise, and worship. At least two years of experience directing and playing for church choirs in traditional hymns, gospel, and contemporary Christian music. Versatile and capable of performing in front of groups of any size. Able to direct and play for worship services, special religious ceremonies, and funerals as scheduled by the Senior Faith Group Chaplains of all denominations. #J-18808-Ljbffr