Minister of Music
Retirements have created a need for a new Minister of Music at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin. We are a thriving congregation who takes our mission seriously (but we don’t take ourselves too seriously). Our sanctuary has a carefully maintained Dobson tracker organ, a nine foot Steinway concert grand piano, and a seven foot Steinway grand piano. Our church is in northern Door County, Wisconsin, the Cape Cod of the Midwest and a community rich in the arts and scenic beauty. Our congregation loves music and appreciates our organ, sanctuary choir, and handbells. We host concerts throughout the year. We believe in a fair competitive salary and benefit structure.
Your position:
Leading the congregation for hymns and liturgy during services on the organ or occasionally piano.
Preparing and playing preludes and postludes on the organ.
Participating in a monthly Music and Worship meeting, helping to choose appropriate music as you collaborate with our staff and pastor.
Directing the Handbell Choir.
Maintaining the Handbell and Sanctuary Choir music library.
Leading the Sanctuary Choir in weekly rehearsals during the school year and before services year-round, directing performances 48 Sundays annually.
Coordinating the summer recital series, concerts, and guest musicians.
Being a joyful team player and loving the work you do and the team you do it with.
Your Knowledge and Training:
Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent skill and experience.
Good keyboard skills and knowledge of the Lutheran tradition.
Good communication and social skills.
Salary:
$45,000 to $65,000 depending on experience. Benefits package, time off, sick days, continuing education stipend. Job description upon request.
Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to gracefrossman@gmail.com.
For a conversation, call 920-493-6801.