JOB DESCRIPTION

MINISTRY OF MUSIC – POSITION FILLED

Great news! Please join in coffee hour to welcome Aaron Richter, our recently hired organist, who will be joining us on a fulltime basis, beginning Sunday, July 8, 2018.  Aaron is from Hanover and has studied organ for a number of years including having played at a number of area churches for various stints during that time. We are glad to welcome him as both organist and choir accompanist and to round out our music ministry here at WLCC.

JOB DETAILS:

40 weeks plus 4 special services.   September through June, plus Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Pageant, Maundy Thursday.   2 paid vacation services. Functional responsibilities as organist/pianist, choir director, bell director. Job may be divided between individuals with proportionate division of salary.

Work closely with Pastor to support the theme and message of each service through music.

Rehearse with Vocal Choir once per week for anthems during worship service. Schedule to be determined.

Provide organ or piano music at weekly services plus 4 special services at Thanksgiving (when we host), Christmas Eve, Christmas Pageant, Maundy Thursday.

Oversee and arrange for piano and organ tuning as required.

Arrange for substitute coverage for vacation weeks.

Promote the love and joy of music as integral to worship

Provide accompaniment for funerals and weddings if mutually acceptable terms can be arranged.   Payment is made individually outside of church finances.