Music Leader - Scott UMC, Denver, Colorado

Scott United Methodist Church seeks an energetic musically skilled, collaborative Music Leader to develop and lead the music program. 

Expectations:

• Collaborate with the pastor and worship leaders to plan worship services, special services, seasonal events and select appropriate music.
• Lead choir rehearsals (currently scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings)
• Play organ, piano, and/or other instruments to meet musical needs of worship services.
• Play for special services throughout the year (i.e. Lenten Services, weddings, funerals, etc.); additional compensation provided.
• Direct congregational singing, as well as choirs, praise teams, and instrumentalists.
• Seek guest musicians on selected Sundays, other occasions, and in the absence of the choir. 

Qualifications

• Basic skills as a choir director: rehearsal planning and pacing, choral conducting, repertoire planning, etc.
• Flexible musical palette, knowledge of sacred music and ability to select from a variety of musical genres that inspire and enhance worship.
• Positive and relational leadership style that helps create a positive and uplifting experience for volunteer musicians and singers
• The ability to teach people with varying degrees of musical knowledge.
• Desire and ability to build musical excellence in the church.
• Desire and ability to participate fully in the life of a growing church.
• A personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Prefer at least 2 years of experience working with choirs in a sacred setting

Preferred Qualifications

• A spirit of collaboration with the pastor, staff members, and worship planners.
• Skilled in playing the organ and piano.
• Skilled as an accompanist to lead congregational singing, choir, and soloists as necessary.