August 21st, 2023

Music Director - First Congregational Church of San Jose

Coordination of the overall church music program, including major responsibility for Adult, Handbell, and Youth Choirs and supervision of all other music staff.  We are an Open and Affirming Progressive Christian Church of the UCC, striving to affirm every human being as a unique Child of God. We have over 200 members with a sense of community and active non-clergy leadership. Our services are filled with joy, a sense of God's presence, music, scripture, meditation, and prayer. We have implemented live streaming and now provide both in-person and online worship services.Coordination of the overall church music program, including major responsibility for Adult, Handbell, and Youth Choirs and supervision of all other music staff.  We are an Open and Affirming Progressive Christian Church of the UCC, striving to affirm every human being as a unique Child of God. We have over 200 members with a sense of community and active non-clergy leadership. Our services are filled with joy, a sense of God's presence, music, scripture, meditation, and prayer. We have implemented live streaming and now provide both in-person and online worship services.

 Knowledge of Progressive Christian worship.  Appreciation for traditional, contemporary & jazz worship music.  Flexibility in working with diverse individuals and providing/receiving feedback.  Bachelor's degree or credential in a music field preferred.  Membership in the American Choral Directors Association and Handbell Musicians of America is desired.  Ability to teach, coach, and motivate.  Three years of church and/or school choir conducting is desirable

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