Interim Director of Music Job at Reformed Theological Seminary in Austin

We are seeking an interim Director of Music to steward a vibrant, Christ-centered music ministry until the arrival of our next Chief Musician. This full-time, salaried position (range will be provided to qualified applicants) provides an opportunity to continue the strong musical expression of our congregation, causing the Word of God to dwell richly in the people of Redeemer through songs, hymns, and spiritual songs. The interim Director of Music will assist with key aspects of Redeemer’s musical life, especially planning the liturgical calendar and directing the choir, while fostering an environment of excellence and worship for our community. The Director of Music can serve as both choir director and organist given the appropriate skills and experience. The Interim Director of Music is welcome to be a candidate for the permanent position when a search is undertaken, probably in a year or two.

Position Qualifications:

Education and Experience: The interim Director of Music ideally should have at least a master’s degree in music or a related field and have served for at least three to five years as a church music professional.

Necessary Skills: The interim Director of Music must be highly experienced in choral conducting. (Appropriately credentialed and experienced organist choirmasters are also encouraged to apply.) He or she will possess keyboard skills for choral warmup and basic accompaniment. The candidate will know how to use standard computer programs, as well as music notation and design software. The candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The candidate will have a winsome, positive, and energetic attitude.

Theology: The interim Director of Music must be a committed Christian. Although he or she will not be required to become a member of Redeemer, they must be able to affirm the membership vows. He or she will work within the theology and structure of the PCA’s Confessions, Catechisms, and Book of Church Order.

Worship: The interim Director of Music must have a deep appreciation for and personal commitment to historic liturgical worship. Such worship is not passive but corporate and participatory and has a logical structure that points toward our union with Christ. Music at Redeemer focuses on the timeless elements found in the traditional hymnody and classical music of the church. Everything in the Sunday morning services ― preaching, prayer, the sacraments, reading Scripture, music, hospitality, and décor ― reflects excellence, deep thought, and careful preparation. The successful candidate will have both demonstrated proficiency in and experience with leading in such an environment.

Application Deadline:

02/17/2025

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information:

Church/Organization Name:

Redeemer Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info:

(512) 708-1232

Church

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State:

Austin, TX

Description of Organization:

Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) is in Austin, Texas. For the last 30 years, Redeemer has existed to bring the resources of the historic Christian faith to bear on Austin in the hope that visible changes will occur in the quality of its life—spiritually, socially, and materially. A confessionally Reformed congregation, Redeemer uses a high liturgy in worship with historic hymnody accompanied by organ. The choir typically offers anthems from the traditional sacred repertoire.