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Seminary Musician

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia invites applications for the post of Seminary Musician. The applicant should have advanced ability in organ and pianoforte playing and choral leadership, and is expected to train the seminary choir to sing for special occasions and at regular chapel services, and lead the musical life of the community during worship. The Seminary Musician will embody respect for the centrality of music as it helps to feed the profundity of ecumenical worship patterns that have sustained the church in every time and place, and sensitivity to the variety of ways of "making a joyful noise to the Lord" that lie at the heart of Christian worship. Familiarity with the new Evangelical Lutheran Worship settings and hymns will be an asset. The Seminary Musician is expected to be committed to diverse musical traditions and display openness to the variety and range of musical styles that enrich the worship life of the church, including black sacred music and musical treasures from the world-wide church.

The position of Seminary Musician, encompasses the following primary responsibilities:

• Teaching in the first professional curriculum of the seminary, preparing leaders of the church to appreciate the role of music in Christian life, worship, formation, vocation and mission
• Musical leadership in worship in the seminary chapel
• Choral leadership of the seminary choir
• Other professional responsibilities as may be requested by the seminary president

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Send cover letter, resume and salary requirement to resumes@ltsp.edu, or mail to

LTSP, Human Resources
7301 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA  19119

EOE. Resume submission deadline is September 30, 2008.