Syokimau SDA Church Choir Trainer & Composer Job in Kenya

ob 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