St. John s Cathedral Page 1 of 3 Music Director Job Description

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1 St. John s Cathedral Page 1 of 3 Introduction: The Director of Music/Organist of St. John s Cathedral interacts with and has responsibilities toward: 1. The Dean and Corporation 2. The Congregation and its representatives, the Vestry 3. The Choir 4. Professional development 5. Equipment 1. The Dean and Corporation (a) be accountable to the Dean and Wardens (The Corporation) which will comprise the Personnel Committee; (See Note A) (b) consult with the Dean at regular meetings about appropriate anthems and hymns for worship; (c) cooperate with the Dean with regard to general planning and leadership of the music ministry for the Cathedral; (d develop a mutual vision with the Dean for growth and development of the music ministry for the Cathedral. 2. The Congregation and its representatives The Director of Music/Organist shall, in consultation with the Dean: (a) select, prepare, and play organ/piano music as required at services of worship including: (i) all Sundays; and preparation for Sundays during annual vacation; (ii) Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, When Christmas Hurts, Christmas Eve (7:00 p.m.), Christmas Eve (11:00 p.m.), Christmas Day, Diocesan services such as Ordination and Synod opening; (iii) should Diocesan services exceed four services in any one calendar year, Organist/Choir Director shall be paid per diem rate; (b) provide for a substitute organist/choir director when unable to perform as required at rehearsals or services of worship; (c) discuss with the Dean, well in advance, any planned absences from the Cathedral, indicating the arrangements made for a substitute; (d) arrange for a substitute organist during vacation leave period; (e) provide music for all weddings and funerals at the Cathedral and, as necessary, arrange for a substitute when unable to be present; (f) provide information notes and translations of non-english texts for the Sunday bulletin; (g) develop and implement a program to teach new hymns to the congregation; (h) perform other duties as may be assigned.

2 St. John s Cathedral Page 2 of 3 3. The Choir (a) select/audition, rehearse, direct, and accompany the music sung by the choir and volunteer soloist/s from the choir;. (b) train, direct and develop the choir in a professional and caring manner for worship by conducting regular rehearsals on: Thursdays 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (negotiable) Sundays 9:50 to 10:20 a.m. (negotiable) and at other times mutually agreed upon by choir and choir director. (c) administer and maintain the music library with volunteer assistance if required; (d) research and procure music for the music library, as per approved budget; (e) recommend the hiring of musicians when necessary (Expenditures in this area will necessarily follow current budget guidelines.); (f) exercise leadership in the recruitment of new choir members. 4. Personal Professional Development (a) continue to study and improve his/her knowledge, skills, and repertoire. (b) maintain technique through practice. (c) develop and maintain professional contacts by: (i) make himself/herself aware of musicians within the community who might appear as guest singers or instrumentalists. (ii) subscribe to professional journals (iii) avail himself/herself of the advantages of membership in such organizations as RCCO, MCA and the like; (d) hear other choirs and organists; (e) engage in professional development - e.g. organists conventions, conducting workshops, vocal master classes, music courses in accordance with contract financial support; (f) renew himself/herself spiritually and professionally; and (g) write an annual self-evaluation that will be the basis of discussion for an annual review by the Dean

3 5. Equipment (a) St. John s Cathedral Page 3 of 3 recommend necessary care and maintenance of the church organ and pianos for approval by the Corporation; b) arrange for tuning and maintenance of the sanctuary organ, the Baldwin piano in the chancel, the Yamaha choir room piano and the John West Hall piano as per budget and current policy, and forward to the Corporation detailed reports of any work done; (c) (d) recommend long range planning re: organ revision, repair; be responsible for advising the Corporation on the setting of policies with regard to the use of the Cathedral s musical instruments (organ and pianos), for which prior approval must be obtained from the organist/choir director Note A Canon (b) - CHURCHWARDENS To see that Divine Service is decently and regularly performed, but the ordering of the services, including the musical part thereof and the use of the organ, the ringing of the bells to summon the congregation to the service, the fixing of the hours of service and such like matters, shall be under the control of the incumbent. The appointment or dismissal of the organist, choir leader, verger, sexton, caretaker, secretary, and other lay members of the parish staff shall rest with the incumbent and churchwardens, but the amount of salary or wages to be paid to any such officials shall be fixed from time to time by the Vestry.

4 St. John s Cathedral - MUSIC DIRECTOR Page 1 of 2 CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT This agreement is made BETWEEN The Corporation of St. John s Cathedral hereinafter referred to as the Corporation and hereinafter referred to as Whereas the Corporation agrees to hiring of (name of organist) as Organist of the said church, the Board and the Organist hereto mutually agree as follows: 1. The, Appendix 1, shall form the working basis of this contract. 2. The Position is a Part-Time Position requiring on average twelve to fifteen (12/15) hours of work per week. 3. The shall be paid as an independent contractor in the amount of $(based on education and experience) for his/her services on an annual basis and shall be paid monthly. The fee shall be reviewed annually by the Corporation. 4. The Organist shall be entitled to four (4) weeks of paid vacation annually at such times as are mutually agreeable to the and the Corporation. Arrangements, other than monetary, for a substitute shall be made by the. Payment of such substitute shall be the responsibility of the Corporation according to established policy. 5. The shall be entitled to expenses to a maximum of $ annually for attendance at an approved church music conference, course or workshop and shall be entitled to one week paid absence for attendance at such an event. Arrangements, other than monetary, for a substitute shall be made by the. Payment of such substitute shall be the responsibility of the Corporation according to established policy. 6. The shall provide and pay a competent substitute during absences other than vacation and study leave as described above. 7. The shall provide music, if required, for all weddings and funerals in the church. It is the responsibility of the to provide a substitute when unable to be present. If someone other than the plays for a wedding or funeral, the must approve this person s use of the organ. The minimum fee for weddings shall be $ An additional fee of $50.00 shall be paid if attendance

5 St. John s Cathedral - MUSIC DIRECTOR Page 2 of 2 CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT of the is required at the rehearsal. The Church shall be responsible for collecting the fee from the wedding party. The minimum fee for funerals shall be $ The Church shall be responsible for collecting the fee from the funeral director. The above fees shall be reviewed annually. 8. The may give private music instruction on the Church premises provided that such instruction shall not interfere with normal church activities. (Please refer to St. John s Cathedral policy statement) Notice will be provided in case of rental of facilities by the Cathedral i.e. Funerals, Weddings, Quiet Days, Diocesan events. The use of facilities shall be scheduled in advance through the Church Office. 9. The Corporation shall grant up to two (2) weeks (2 rehearsals / 2 services) sick leave during the year. In such cases the church shall pay for the services of a substitute Music Director and/or choir director. 10. The shall have access to reasonable secretarial assistance in the fulfilment of the duties stated herein. 11. It is agreed that, upon a change of rectorships in the Cathedral, the will agree to tender his/her resignation to the new Dean effective 6 months from that person s installation. 12. This agreement may be terminated by either party by giving due notice in writing at least one month prior to the termination. 13. Each provision of this agreement is separate from every other provision, and any illegality or invalidity of any section, paragraph, sentence or clause shall not affect any other portion of the agreement, which except for such invalid part, shall continue in full force and effect. Signed Dean Rector s Warden People s Warden