Top 428 Music director Jobs in Illinois

Church Music Director
Two Rivers United Methodist Church —Rock Island, IL
- $12,000 - $15,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
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Vocal Music Ensemble Director
Evanston Township High School —Evanston, IL
- School experience
- Mid-level
Adjunct Faculty – Music Department - Mariachi Band Director
Aurora University —Aurora, IL
- $1,100 a week
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Little Theater Show Music Director
Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 —Oak Park, IL
- $3,805.27 a month
- Email
- High school
- Mid-level
- Visual & Performing Arts
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Assistant Director of Information Services
Illinois School District U-46 —Elgin, IL
- $100,716 - $151,055 a year
- Evenings as needed
- School experience
- Computer Science
- 5 years
Drama Season Production Other Assistant Director
Niles Township High Schools District 219 —Skokie, IL
- Seasonal
- School
- Entry level
Choir Director and Music Strategist
First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights —Arlington Heights, IL
- $40,000 - $45,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Children
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
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Choral Director ( Fall Musical Productions)
WILLOWBROOK —Villa Park, IL
- $2,992.86 - $4,338.68 a year
- Seasonal
- 5 years
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Senior level
Academic Success and Bar Support Assistant Director & Assistant Professor of Legal Practice (00006019)
Northern Illinois University —DeKalb, IL
- $85,000 a year
- Part-time
- University
- Senior level
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Protestant Music Director
Ladgov Corporation —Great Lakes, IL
- Part-time
- Mid-level
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Laboratory Schools: Music Teacher, High School
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $74,968 - $166,645 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Laboratory Schools: Assistant Athletics Director
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $73,600 - $95,250 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- School experience
- High school
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Director and Professor, School of Music
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign —Urbana, IL
- $135,000 - $219,444 a year
- Online Application
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Fine Arts Musical Pit Director
Evanston Township High School —Evanston, IL
- $6,546 - $8,961 a month
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Public school
Assistant Director of Student Conduct (4031)
Northern Illinois University —DeKalb, IL
- $50,000.16 - $58,000.08 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- University
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Assistant Director of Recreation
CHAMPAIGN PARK DISTRICT —Champaign, IL
- $69,091 - $96,727 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Director: Digital Workplace and Productivity Platforms
Mayer Brown LLP —Chicago, IL
- $188,000 - $248,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Windows
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Assistant Director of Sales
Four Seasons —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $112,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director of Worship and Music
Grace Lutheran Church —Woodstock, IL
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
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Assistant Director of Early Childhood (Jacob Duman at Lake County JCC)
JCC Chicago —Lake Zurich, IL
- $60,000 - $66,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Church Music Director

Two Rivers United Methodist Church
Rock Island, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$12,000 - $15,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Flexible spending account
Paid time off

Qualifications

Choral worship music conducting
Music library management
Volunteer management
High school diploma or GED
Team development
Schedule management
Volunteer training
Mentoring
Organizational skills
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Adult education
Team building
Music tutoring

Full Job Description

About Two Rivers UMC

We are a United Methodist Church in downtown Rock Island looking for a part-time music director. Two Rivers UMC is a multicultural congregation of around 70 people in worship every Sunday. We worship in a traditional style but like to use music in creative ways. We are a Reconciling Congregation, meaning that we affirm people of all genders and sexual orientations. Our mission is to serve the community with justice, connect people with loving kindness, and walk humbly together as disciples of Christ.

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate Church Music Director to lead and inspire our congregation’s musical worship. This role involves shaping the musical atmosphere of our services, managing music teams, and helping to build theologically grounded worship services. The ideal candidate will bring a knowledge in traditional choral music, but a willingness to be creative with other styles. As a choir director, the candidate must be able to encourage amateur musicians, build their confidence ,and help them grow. Team-building and encouragement are vital aspects. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to influence worship through music, mentorship, and innovative musical direction within a faith-based organization.

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct worship music during church services, ensuring a seamless and inspiring musical experience.
Select anthems and conduct the adult choir during the season at midweek rehearsal and during Sunday worship (Sept-May).
Select pieces and conduct the hand bell choir during the same season as adult choir.
Provide a musical anthem (either choir or bell choir) every Sunday from Labor Day through Pentecost (late May). Typically bell choir once a month and the choir every other Sunday.
Schedule soloists for the summer when the choirs take their break and on special occasions (e.g. Christmas Eve or special worship series)
Work with community partners and other churches for combined choir events and community worship as the schedule dictates (especially in Lenten season and in the summer)
Manage and mentor church choir members and volunteer musicians, fostering their musical development through vocal training and mentoring.
Oversee the management of musical instruments, sound equipment, and production logistics to ensure high-quality sound during services and for Live Feed.
Collaborate with pastors and ministry leaders to integrate music seamlessly into the overall worship experience while maintaining musical liturgical knowledge.
Encourage multicultural congregation to engage African and Burmese immigrants through various styles of music.
Develop music budget, including new music, guest musicians, equipment, piano maintenance, etc.

Required

Team-building, encouraging attitude with an ability to correct when needed.
Ability to teach to a group with wide range of musical experience and skill levels.
Willingness to engage faithfully with people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Strong ability to read sheet music and demonstrate proficiency in vocal music, including vocal training techniques.
Organization skills to maintain extensive music library.
Conducting experience with choir and piano accompanists.
Knowledge of musical liturgical practices relevant to worship settings across various denominations.
Working knowledge of traditional hymnody.

Preferred

Experience managing musical productions, selecting appropriate repertoire, and leading music teams effectively.
Working knowledge of the United Methodist Hymnal and The Faith We Sing.
Skilled in playing piano or other keyboard instruments; proficiency with multiple musical instruments is a plus.
Excellent leadership qualities with the ability to motivate volunteers and team members while fostering a positive worship environment.
Effective communication skills for mentoring choir members, collaborating with clergy, and engaging the congregation.
Background in nonprofit faith-based organizations preferred; demonstrated religious leadership is highly valued.
Background with various cultures and experience with Swahili songs, African drum, and
Willingness to grow as a spiritual leader as well as musician. The choir director often leads prayer at the end of rehearsals.

We are a small but mighty choir with members ranging from 16 to mid 80's. There are long-time musicians and new singers who can barely read music. We care about each other and have learned to love to sing together.

Pay: $12,000.00 - $15,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible spending account
Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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music director jobs in illinois

Church Music Director

Vocal Music Ensemble Director

Adjunct Faculty – Music Department - Mariachi Band Director

Little Theater Show Music Director

Assistant Director of Information Services

Drama Season Production Other Assistant Director

Choir Director and Music Strategist

Choral Director ( Fall Musical Productions)

Academic Success and Bar Support Assistant Director & Assistant Professor of Legal Practice (00006019)

Protestant Music Director

Laboratory Schools: Music Teacher, High School

Laboratory Schools: Assistant Athletics Director

Director and Professor, School of Music

Fine Arts Musical Pit Director

Assistant Director of Student Conduct (4031)

Assistant Director of Recreation

Assistant Director: Digital Workplace and Productivity Platforms

Assistant Director of Sales

Director of Worship and Music

Assistant Director of Early Childhood (Jacob Duman at Lake County JCC)

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