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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Syokimau SDA Church Choir Trainer & Composer Job

Job Title: Choir Trainer & Composer

Department: Music

Reports To: Elders Council, Syokimau Central SDA Church

Job Purpose Statement

To Train the choir, as well as compose songs in line with the Biblical Truth cum Adventist Faith and record CD/Video within the year of contract.

Key Responsibilities
  • Train the Choir as well coach all voices
  • Compose songs in line with Biblical Truth cum Adventist Faith
  • Train interested choir members on keyboard playing and sol-fa notes reading and interpretations
  • Instill strict discipline and adherence to the choir training schedule and rules same by all choir members.
Key Result Areas

Perspective: People
Measurement Dimensions: Choir Members discipline, commitment, spiritual uplifting/upholding.

Perspective: Music focus
Measurement Dimensions:
  • New songs based on Biblical truth hence Adventist faith. Piracy/copying/duplicating of other artists’ or own previous work with other choirs will not be tolerated.
  • CDs/ Video within the first 6 months of contract.
  • Training of interested members on Keyboard playing and sol-fa notes reading and interpretation.
  • Assisting of other choirs within the Church other than the church choir i.e. Youth choir, and Women ministries choir.
Qualification and Experience Requirements
  • Must be a Seventh Day Adventist of good standing and mature.
  • Must be a baptised member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
  • Must be a qualified choir trainer with:
  1. At least KCSE Level of Education
  2. Ability to write/Compose songs in line with Biblical Teachings/Truth.
  3. Ability to play and train on Keyboard Playing.
  4. Ability to teach and Coach all voices.
  5. Ability to read and interpret sol-fa notes.
  • Proof of experience on choir training, with recommendations from the relevant SDA churches.
  • Must be able to avail him/herself for all choir training sessions without fail.
  • Excellent time management, interpersonal skills, and self discipline.
  • Able to communicate in English and Kiswahili, both orally and in writing to a high standard
  • Self-motivated, assertive
Decision-Making Parameters and Authority Levels
  • Work hand in hand with the choir council and reporting to the elders’ council.
Contractual
  • 1 year Renewable contract
Application to be forwarded to the address sdasyokimau@gmail.com

Or

Choir Trainer Selection Taskforce,
Syokimau Central SDA Church,
P.O.Box 5784-00200,
Nairobi

On or before 25th January, 2011