Job Description of a Choir President

The Choir President is the de facto leader for a church's choir

The difference between an exciting church service and a mediocre one most often relies upon the skill of the house choir. Their hymns vocalize the overwhelming faith shared by a tight congregation, but without a competent Choir President, their pieces would fall apart. Oftentimes, churches will elect officers to make sure the choir delivers their hymns as pure as they possibly can.

Who Is the Right Fit for the Job?

The rest of the choir looks to the president for leadership and direction

A choir president should be as devoted as one can possibly be to the church. Optimally, they are longstanding and respected members within the church's community who have served faithfully as a member of the choir for some time. Their mission is to give the choir leadership and direction.

Their Role

A Choir President acts as the representative of the choir to the rest of the church

A Choir President is first and foremost a skilled communicator. His purpose is to keep the choir involved with their specific branch of Christianity's faith-wide events, collaborate with the Church Organist on pieces to be performed, and to pass the torch to the next Choir President.

Responsibilities

The Choir President acts as the administrator for all choir matters

The Choir President must contact any member of their choir who has missed a practice or a worship event. The Choir President also oversees all administrative affairs related to the choir, and has the ability to delegate responsibilities to members within the choir.

Qualifications

Applicants usually must be a member of the choir for some time before they can apply to be Choir President

In order to become a Choir President, the applicant must first have been a member of the choir for some time. Most churches consider six months an adequate amount of time before one can apply.

Commitment

The Choir President must serve for at least a year

The Choir President must attend all choir practices, and must be present at any time that the choir sings, such as outreach events or funerals. The Choir President's term lasts one year.

References

• St. Stephen's Anglican Church: Ministry Description -- Choir President
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT Gospel Choir Constitution