Position announcement: Director of Music Arts, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, seeks a full-time director of music arts to work in the dean of the chapel office.

Position summary

Assist the dean of the chapel by organizing, supervising and coordinating all spiritual and musical activities that are formational experiences for students and the seminary worshiping community.

Assist the dean of the chapel in designing a choral and musical program in corporate worship responsive to the liturgical and spiritual needs of the seminary community.

Assist the dean of the chapel by providing musical leadership for the planning and execution of chapel services, including liturgy, hymnody, choral music and psalm settings for seminary services.

Serve as principal organist/pianist for the seminary community.

Oversee chapel choral program.

Assist in teaching courses in Lutheran worship and music arts.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in music; earned doctorate from an accredited institution preferred.

At least five years of experience as a church musician in a Lutheran parish or academic setting.

Exceptional organ repertoire and service playing skills.

Excellent choral directing skills; knowledgeable and experienced in utilizing instrumentalists with a range of abilities.

Significant experience with established worship practices in the LCMS coupled with sound judgment and “an appreciation of a variety of responsible practices and customs which are in harmony with our common profession of faith” (LCMS Constitution).

Active member in good standing of an LCMS congregation, faithful to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions, and supportive of the Synod’s Constitution, Bylaws, resolutions and policies.

LCMS ordained or commissioned minister preferred.

See full position description or apply at the CSL website.

Posted May 19, 2022