Music Director Job All Saints’ Cathedral
Looking for a music job in Kenya? All Saints’ Cathedral is recruiting a Music Director position. Proficiency in choral directing, organ performance, and music ministry administration is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and supervise the direction of performing musical ensembles of the parish including the supervision of Choir Directors and assistant organists and the work of music ministry staff.
- Source, arrange and provide music for all church activities as necessary upon request and in consultation with the Worship Minister and Ministry staff.
- Work with the Ministries staff in coordinating all worship needs in the church calendar and programs.
- Direct congregational singing at all regularly scheduled worship services.
- Play the Organ for weddings, funerals and other mid-week services, or delegate to Assistant Organists where necessary.
- Keep records of the work of Assistant Organists and Musicians and ensure that any honoraria are accurately requisitioned for.
- Monitor the purchasing and replacement of all music-related equipment, supplies and instruments.
- Schedule and oversee maintenance of the organs, pianos and other musical instruments as necessary.
- Oversee the handling and development of the cathedral Music Library.
- Lead the long-term sustainability and maintenance of the Cathedral Organ by coordinating with organ technicians, supporting the training and development of local organ maintenance personnel.
- Oversee the use of musical instruments, equipment and facilities.
- Work with the nominating committee to enlist and train leaders for the music ministry.
- Lead in identification and recruitment of organists, choristers and instrumentalists.
- Engage in continuous professional development and remain abreast of emerging trends, resources, and best practices in music performance, education, music ministry, and administration.
- Prepare an annual music budget for approval and administrate the approved budget.
- Oversee the development of young choristers, by overseeing the music program in the school and leading All Saints Primary School Choir, as well as leading/overseeing the Sunday School Choir.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Choral Directing
- Strategic Planning, Administration, and Budgeting.
- High Emotional Intelligence and Pastoral Sensitivity.
- Strong Team Leadership, Mentorship, and Interpersonal Communication.
- Deep understanding of Liturgy and Worship Planning.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in music or its equivalent.
- Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Certification
- Proficiency in playing the organ.
- A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar position.
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