Job Postings:

Located just west of the Twin Cities in the Lake Minnetonka area, Good Shepherd Lutheran (ELCA) is a dynamic, casual, welcoming, and growing congregation seeking to fill two part time music positions, which could be staffed by one or two people.

Choral Director

Bell Choir Director, 3+ octaves

Start date: September 1, 2025

Application Deadline: June 1, 2025

About Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
At Good Shepherd, we embrace the belief that we are the body of Christ, striving to reflect God’s boundless love in every connection, act of worship, and service. Music has always held a cherished place in our church, serving as both a profound means of expression and a vibrant tool for fostering community and enriching worship. Our worship services feature a diverse range of musical styles—rotating weekly between praise & worship, contemporary/folk/bluegrass, traditional liturgical, and gospel—brought to life by the dedication and talent of many volunteer musicians.

We are seeking an engaging and collaborative individual (or individuals) with a creative vision to seamlessly integrate choral and bell music into our worship services. The ideal candidate(s) will possess the skills and qualities necessary to work effectively with musicians across all age groups—children, young adults, adults, and seniors—and skill levels, ranging from amateur to professional.

Interested parties can send resumes or direct any questions to:
Pastor Derek Tronsgard - Lead Pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
pastorderek@goodshepherdmn.org

Good Shepherd Choir Director

Share the transformative power of music and elevate our worship experience! This vital role is dedicated to uplifting hearts and deepening the faith of our community by creating meaningful and inspiring moments of worship through the gift of music.

  • Lead an adult SATB choir of 20–28 volunteer singers with varying levels of experience

  • Support the vocal and spiritual health of choir members, with special attention to the needs of aging voices

  • Foster meaningful relationships with and among choir members to strengthen connections and build community 

  • Cultivate a welcoming environment for new members and actively engage in recruitment efforts

  • Coordinate and encourage choir participation in the National Lutheran Choir Tune-Up (January/February) and other enrichment opportunities

  • Enhance worship services through thoughtful anthem selection and presentation to spiritually inspire the congregation

  • Research and schedule primarily SATB choir anthems that align with thematic lessons and worship styles for each Sunday

  • Direct the choir during worship services from September to May (weekly, with some exceptions), including special services such as Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday

  • Collaborate with the Music Coordinator and bell director to design and lead music-focused special services twice annually (December and May)

  • Plan and lead weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays (7:30–9:00 pm, September–May), with some exceptions

  • Participate in worship planning sessions with the pastoral team and Music Coordinator (2–3 meetings per year)

  • Provide titles and text in appropriate digital formats to support bulletins, slides, and pastoral preparation

  • Maintain the choral library with a diverse repertoire that includes classics and works by contemporary composers such as Forrest, Gjeilo, Rutter, Hampton, Christianson, Courtney, Trotta, etc

  • Estimated time commitment is 9 hours per week, on average, September - 1st Week of June


Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in music with an emphasis on voice and conducting or equivalent experience in voice and choral conducting

  • Vocal proficiency and ability to demonstrate technique 

  • A warm, inviting person who connects with both professional and volunteer musicians, and has an ability to continue to grow our music program 

Choir Director Compensation

  • $12,000-$15,000 yearly salary commensurate with experience and education

  • 3 weeks paid vacation

Good Shepherd Bell Choir Director

Share the transformative power of music and elevate our worship experience! This vital role is dedicated to uplifting hearts and deepening the faith of our community through a small group experience by creating meaningful and inspiring moments of worship through the gift of music.

  • Promote a sense of community and spiritual health of choir members

  • Foster meaningful relationships with and among choir members to strengthen connections and build community  

  • Cultivate a welcoming environment for new members and actively engage in recruitment efforts

  • Train new members on bell techniques outside of rehearsal to ensure success during rehearsal

  • Research and schedule bell anthems based on season of the church year and the appropriate level of difficulty for the group

  • Conduct the choir at services approximately every 6 weeks and at special services including Easter and the December and May special services

  • Plan and lead weekly rehearsals every Wednesday (September–May), with some exceptions 

  • Communicate clearly with members about their availability for weekly rehearsals and engage substitutes weekly for those who will be absent

  • Collaborate with the Music Coordinator and bell director to choose and direct music for the  special services twice a year (December and May)

  • Maintain the bell choir library and the bell equipment, including cleaning, routine repair, and refurbishing by Malmark

  • Estimated time commitment is 9 hours per week, on average, September through May

Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in music with an emphasis on conducting and teaching, or equivalent experience 

  • Bell technique proficiency and ability to demonstrate those techniques 

  • A warm, inviting person who connects with both professional and volunteer musicians, and has an ability to continue to grow our music program 

Bell Choir Director Compensation

  • $3,100 yearly salary