MIDLAND FIRST UMC

Position Title Handbell and Chimes Choir Director

Report to Lead Pastor

Position Type Full time _____ Part time __x___

Salary Range * FUMC will pay a competitive wage for the position with exact compensation determined based upon specifics of the chosen candidate.

Hours worked No more than 20 hours per week

Date revised June 23, 2021

Position As we are Helping people to know, love and share Jesus Christ, our handbell and Summary chime choirs seek to provide a variety of age and skill levels to allow expression of love for God through music. This person needs to be a skilled handbell player, with a passion for Jesus and energy for recruiting, directing and empowering persons to use their musical talent to give glory to God

Responsibilities • Forward thinking leader who implements long term plan to prepare and Duties ringers to advance skills, music knowledge, and techniques and to help the younger ringers progress to the next choir. • Ability to work with the full music team and leadership team to create a cohesive music program that allows people to use their gifts and graces to give glory to God. • Recruit in August and put information in the bulletin. • Work on Music selections through the year. • Ability to fix instruments as needed. Repair and upkeep of the handbells. • Offer times of celebration and informal gatherings for the bell choirs. • To build a small group ministry where care is given for each member and joys and concerns and faith in Christ is shared, often. • Directors usually attend the National Seminar (5 day even) in the summer, to attend a variety of classes so that they can continue to keep abreast of skills, techniques, learn new music ideas and innovations from around the world. • Provide music that enhances the worship service and continues to challenge and grow the ringers musically. • Oversee the set up and tear down for rehearsals and Sunday Mornings.

Bell Choirs Rehearse and direct one to four handbell and chime choirs.

Joyful Bells Rehearsals are once a week for an hour and 15 minutes, September – April. Participates in 8-9 worship experiences throughout the year including Palm Sunday and Christmas Eve. Opportunity to attend an Area 5 festival which includes an additional weekly rehearsal for 8 weeks, plus 2-3 days for the festival. Every 5 years FUMC anniversary bell concert.

Carillon Choir Rehearsals are once a week for an hour and a half. Participates in 10-11 worship services. Participates in Bronzefest, for advanced Midwest bell choirs. This occurs every other year. Ringers can attend an Area 5 festival or similar festival in the spring. Play for the community, such as providing a program for a variety of organizations. Participate in the FUMC anniversary bell concert every five years.

Prime Rehearsals will be established by director. Ability to teach Chimers and musical notes and rhythms through games and fun activities. Rejoice Able to work on ringing skills and to help ringers learn to Ringers follow music. Teach proper ringing techniques, along with helping ringers work on musical advancement and knowledge

with different meters, key signatures, rhythms, etc.

Qualifications / • Energetic person who works well with children, youth and adults. Skills • Degree in music education preferred. • Strong handbell ringing skills and knowledge of handbells and choir chimes, and a willingness to learn new techniques. • Team player • Must be adaptable and flexible

To Apply Please Email resume’ to Anita Hahn at: [email protected].