Skills: The choir/music director should have a working knowledge and ability to apply music
skills. It is imperative that she or he be able to read traditional music notation and be able to pick
out single melodic lines on a piano or keyboard. She or he should be able to sing well enough to
lead congregational singing and demonstrate vocal lines in choir/praise band repertoire. A basic
understanding of healthy vocal production and pedagogy, as well as choral methods are helpful.
The ability to meaningfully communicate between vocal and instrumental musicians is
important. Familiarity with traditional hymns in addition to contemporary worship songs is
necessary.
Spiritual: Most importantly, she/he should have a relationship with Jesus Christ as her/his
personal Savior, and seek to live to the best of her/his ability according to Biblical truth and in
harmony with the stated discipline of Cross Plains United Methodist Church. This is a leadership
position not only regarding music, but also displaying the character and heart of Christ for the
congregation and for people in general.
 Plan and lead congregational and special music for weekly services. Music should
primarily focus on the seasonal liturgy and coordinate with the pastor’s sermon topic and
scripture for the day.
 Conduct weekly choir rehearsals.
 Select and prepare materials for seasonal cantatas and/or programs.
 Manage music budget to purchase new music as needed.
 Coordinate with audio engineer for technical needs in each service, cantatas, and
program. Assess equipment needs and purchase/repair as necessary.
 Prepare slides in Proclaim presentation software for services.
 Coordinate the singers and instrumentalists in the praise band when they have events for
the church or in the community.
 Serve on the Council of Ministries.

Please make all inquiries to Rebecca Richards at 615-504-7425 or email at becky@sellwithbecky.com church website: crossplainsmethodist.com