You’ve researched a position, done your best on your application materials and even landed an in-person interview. What can you do to make sure you stand out as the person to hire? (Assuming of course, that you still want the job after interviewing!) I asked hiring committee members these questions on my survey: “What made …
4 Things You Need to Get a Church Music Job (Plus 9 Big No-Nos) Read More »
This is the seventh post in the series How to Successfully Apply to Church Music Jobs. This series is based on my survey of over 250 church musicians and hiring committee members, conversations with my colleagues, and my experience in almost 20 years of church music ministry. Congratulations on your job offer! Now you need …
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How do you design your summer in church ministry? One of my favorite thinkers, Gretchen Rubin, talks about “designing your summer.” It’s a way of intentionally making the season distinct and special. In this episode, Crawford and I talk about what we do that’s different in the summer—from the mundane “file all the choir music …
Have a Wonderful Summer! (plus, job news), on Music and the Church Ep. 23 Read More »
You’ve applied for a church music jobs and been invited to interview audition in-person. Here are the interview questions to ask for a church music job plus the most likely questions the committee will ask you, and strategies on responding to personal questions and questions about conflict.
Most church music job applications require a cover letter and a resume or CV. However, many musicians who took my survey said they didn’t need one or either documents. (Perhaps because many church jobs aren’t advertised and instead are offered to someone already known to the church?) In this post, I’ll cover the basics of …
Here’s how to find out more about a church before you apply for a church music job. Knowledge is power here, and you need to know about the church before you can tailor your cover letter and resume.
You’re an organist, a choir director, or other musician. Here are the top 8 things to do to get a church music job you love.
Looking for a church job isn’t a walk in the park. Because I’m following my husband’s career, I’ve moved a lot (4 moves in 3 years!) So of course I’ve spent a lot of time looking for jobs and, fortunately, finding some good ones. When I began yet another job search in preparation for our …
I surveyed 250+ church musicians. Here’s what I learned about getting a job you love. Read More »
For the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about musical virtuosity. This week’s guest is Dr. Birgitta Johnson, Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology and African American Studies at the University of South Carolina, and the President of the Southeast and Caribbean Chapter of the Society for Ethnomusicology. In this episode, Birgitta discusses being anointed for music ministry. …
