Strings of Silk Music has had the honor and the privilege to provide music at many houses of worship, from High Holy Days to being a strolling violinist during a choir’s spaghetti supper fundraiser. Most of the church music directors have the title of “Minister of Music”. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Musicians, singers, and related workers are employed in a variety of settings. Of those who earn a wage or salary, almost two-thirds were employed by religious organizations…” As a minister of music, you have the responsibility of fostering both the love of music and the love of God in your work.
But there’s more than just making music in the typical job description for a minister of music. The job description of a minister of music puts a high premium on understanding the use of the newest technology in planning and presenting music as part of worship services. A member of the music ministry may direct choirs, sit on the planning ministry to help steer worship goals and objectives, produce and direct lavish performances on a world class scale and hire professional musicians that can compliment church members who play instruments either as students in school or as hobbyists.
What is missing in the job description for the minister of music, the instrumentalists and the choirs is Faith, Hope and Love:
Faith that with a limited amount of rehearsal time and funds, the performance(s) will be an inspiration to the congregation.
Hope that either an unplanned absence due to illness or work/vacation commitments don’t interfere with the performances.
And the greatest of these is Love: love of God, love of music and love of your fellowship.
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