Music & Worship
Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church is seeking a
Director of Music and Keyboardist.
Duties include rehearsing the chancel choir and bell choir (two hours per week), playing the organ, and directing these choirs at Sunday morning worship services (one hour per week). Starting salary $24-$26 per year, depending on experience. For full description, see below.
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC POSITION DESCRIPTION
Prince of Peace Presbyterian church in Crofton, Maryland is seeking a Director of Music and Keyboardist. Prince of Peace (or POP church) is an LGBTQIA- affirming and politically diverse congregation of 140 members with an average in person Sunday Worship Service attendance of 60-80, with an additional on line attendance of 50-100. We are a community-oriented church united by our love for God and our common commitment to serving in Jesus’ name. Our worship service draws on traditional hymns, classical music, spirituals, and contemporary praise songs typically played on keyboard instruments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
= Play the piano and organ for the Sunday Service and for Special Services.
= Collaborate with the Pastor in the planning of the worship service music.
= Choose the music and direct a vocal choir which includes a one hour weekly rehearsal and direct a handbell choir which also includes a one hour weekly rehearsal.
= Coordinates and collaborates with volunteer instrumentalists to perform during services.
= Report/maintain licensing of all music used in the Worship Services.
= Coordinate the maintenance of the piano.
= Provide/accompany music for any Weddings or Funerals at POP church. (additional compensation for
additional hours)
= Choose, purchase/procure needed music as required.
= Arrange for substitutes as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
= Ability to plan ahead and to remain flexible
= Excellent keyboard skills and the ability to accompany congregational singing using both organ and
piano.
= Ability to direct the choir from the keyboard.
= Knowledge of a varied range of sacred music selections.
= Commitment to the inclusion of people of all races, genders, and sexual orientations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
= A familiarity with and knowledge of Church Music.
= Bachelor of Music (or ability/experience in choral directing and keyboarding acceptable.)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
= Salary: 26K-27K depending on experience.
= Wedding and funeral compensations paid by family (~$200-$250)
= Continuing Education Allowance: $900 per year
= Vacation arranged as needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
= Employment is contingent on successful background and reference check.
TO APPLY:
= Please submit a cover letter and a resume and provide a video recording playing one hymn and one
short piano piece.
= Final candidates will be invited to Prince of Peace for an in-person interview and audition.
= Send all of the above to:
Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church
1657 Crofton Parkway
Crofton, MD 21114
or email: church.office@popchurch.org with Attention: John Mottar.
(All submissions will be kept confidential)
Worship
Prince of Peace has one intergenerational worship service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. We include traditional music and liturgy, contemporary music and video, drama, and other innovative forms of worship.
**Children and youth**
All children (and youth) are welcome to the in-person worship service in the sanctuary. After the “Time With Young Christians” segment at the beginning of the worship service, children, ages 7 and under, may choose to participate in planned Sunday School lessons/activities. The children will be escorted to the classes in the educational wing of the building by the Sunday School teachers.
**Online streaming**
Prince of Peace streams every Sunday service live, online via Facebook. These services can
be accessed by visiting the Prince of Peace website or if you are a member of Facebook, go to the Prince of Peace Facebook page and watch the live broadcast at 10:30 a.m. (If you are unable to worship live on Sundays, worship videos are recorded and will be available on online.) Sermon manuscripts are available on our website.
**YouTube recordings**
Prince of Peace is now posting our previously recorded worship services on YouTube.
So, if you are not a Facebook member and/or have trouble seeing worship through the website, you can now catch the videos on YouTube. Services are not live-streamed or interactive on YouTube but posted after Sunday morning service is over. However, if you click the notification bell and "subscribe," you will be alerted when the videos are available.
https://youtube.com/@rogershull?si=bhZS9NS9J08Xb9SP
Music
Music is an integral part of the worship experience at Prince of Peace. Contact our Music Director via the church office if you would like to participate in our music program or if you would like more information about the music program at Prince of Peace. You don’t have to be an expert or be a member to join.
**Current programs**
(Please confirm with church office for up-to-date times)
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Sanctuary Choir: Rehearses on Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Bell Choir (Boyles Memorial Ringers): Rehearses on Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
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Instrumentalists: Our Baroque Ensemble (strings and woodwind) performs occasionally in worship services. Also, individual instrumentalists (both adult and youth) are utilized in our worship services to enhance the worship experience.
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Youth Chime Choir: Youth in 3rd grade and up may join the chime choir, which rehearses as needed based on their performance schedule.
Special Services
Special services are offered during the Holy Seasons. Other special services include: funerals, wholeness services, and weddings. Please contact the church office for more information on these special services.