JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES – FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NAPA

EXPECTATIONS
• The Director of Music Ministries (DMM) will be responsible for all the music that is presented at
the church as part of worship.
• The DMM will be a team player who will serve as a member of the two Worship Committees
and will coordinate with the Pastor and other members to ensure that the music complements
the other elements of worship to produce an inspiring and inviting atmosphere and fits within
time constraints.
• The DMM will make sure that there is appropriate music at all worship services. There are two
services every Sunday – a 9:00 am Traditional Service and a 10:30 am Contemporary Service - as
well as services on special occasions such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Christmas
Eve.
• Maintain contact and availability information for the band musicians, singers and choirs.
• Available on email and/or by phone with a 48 hour response time.
• Commit to an average of 20 hours per week for rehearsals, services and meetings.
• Available every Sunday (unless excused by the worship committee) from 8:00 am until noon.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• Is a skilled Christian musician and vocalist with the ability to assemble and/or lead other
musicians and vocalists.
• Able to work effectively with people of different skill levels.
• Exhibits patience and communicates enthusiasm.
• Possesses a high level of musicianship
• Has a broad knowledge of Christian music in many styles including Classical, Gospel and
Contemporary.
• Is a creative thinker, open to new ideas and always striving to engage the congregation.
• Conducts weekly rehearsals as required to insure a professional, seamless and inspirational
service.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRADITIONAL SERVICE

• Knowledge of choral conducting techniques.
• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn ) handbell techniques.
• Ability to select and prepare a Choral Call to Worship and Anthem for each service.
• Select soloists, ensembles or instrumentalist to perform offertories and supervise to make sure
that the pieces they select to perform are appropriate in length and style.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONTEMPORARY SERVICE

• Able to lead by singing
• Comfortable praying and speaking between songs when needed
• Has either the technical skill of playing guitar (preferred) or piano (acceptable)
• Willing to recruit and accommodate musicians and vocalists of various skill levels
• Has knowledge of current contemporary Christian worship music
• Organizational timeliness in creating slides and equipping band members with resources to
learn/ play songs
YOU WILL KNOW YOU HAVE SUCCEEDED WHEN
The congregation joyously engages with the music, feels the music inspires communion with God, and
remembers the music to inspire and strengthen them during the week.
The church family feels you are a good listener and partner.

NOTES
• The Pastor selects the hymns for the Traditional service.
• The Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir participate from September through May.
• Although not a requirement, the DMM is encouraged to arrange additional musical events at
the church such as our Annual Advent Choral Concert.

Interested candidates should email wesley@fpcnapa.org for more information.