Background

All Saints’ Cathedral is recruiting a Music Director position.

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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proficiency in choral directing, organ performance, and music ministry administration is required.
• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Proficiency in choral directing, organ performance, and music ministry administration is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in music or its equivalent.
• Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Certification
• Proficiency in playing the organ.