Minister of Music - Position Available

 

 

Minister of Music

Organization:                           Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Street
Address:                       24 Berwick Street, Norwood, MA  02062
Congregation Size:                 670 Baptized Members - average weekly attendance - 150

divided between 2 services each Sunday morning.

Contact:                                  Rev. Edward B. Saling
Phone:                                     (781) 762-9457 (Church Office Phone)

 

Position Information

Position Title:                           Minister of Music

 

Brief Position Description:      Active, committed congregation seeks talented musician, energetic leader to work with pastor, choirs, worship ministry team, volunteer musicians, and congregation in all aspects of musical life of congregation. The weekly worship services include one traditional service of Lutheran liturgy (Evangelical Lutheran Worship) and one contemporary service with blended musical styles. Position requires knowledge of contemporary and traditional church music, mastery of pipe organ and piano, ability to develop and lead vocal choirs (senior and children’s Sunday School Music Program). Must be good at administrative duties and work well with people. Degree in music desirable.

 

Number of services:               2 weekly year round

 

Music Groups:                        Senior Choir – 10 to 12 members

Sunday School Music Program - sings during Church School Hour and performs periodically in worship

Contemporary Singers - accompanied by piano and other instrumentalists

 

Organ:                                     Wicks pipe organ recently digitally reconfigured (2 manuals 12 ranks)

 

Piano:                                      Superbly restored Steinway grand

 

Compensation:                        Competitive

 

Number of hours:                    20/week

 

Submissions:                           Submit cover letter and resume, including references to:

Rev Edward B. Saling,

24 Berwick Street,

Norwood, Massachusetts 02062

Or to: pastah@norwoodlight.com

 

For more complete information, contact Pastor Saling at

(781) 762-9457.

 

Submission Deadline              The submission process will close when the position is filled.

                                                Posting is also available at www.Emmanuel-Norwood.org.

 

 

 

 

 

Document date: October 10, 2009