First Pres Colorado Springs, located downtown in a historic city located at the foot of Pikes Peak Mountain, is a church with a thriving music ministry within a 3,000-member, 5-generation congregation that is growing in the Lord. First Pres is an evangelical church the submits all things to the authority of Scripture and is stepped in the protestant reformed tradition. First Pres is known for its long-standing tradition of fine music in worship. Our traditional music ministry consists of several volunteer music ensembles such as a 100+ voice adult choir, hand bell and brass ensembles. We also have just started a professional resident brass ensemble. Every summer, First Pres hosts hundreds of local kids in summer camps focused on strings, art, musical theatre, hand bells and keyboard development among other musical offerings that change from time-to-time. Each year our choir along with guest musicians and orchestras host a Gospel concert, a patriotic concert called Of Thee I Sing, and a Christmas Concert in December. Our Christmas Joy concert brings the best musicians in our area and around the country together to offer a sacred Christmas Concert to our community. Excellence, thoughtfulness, creativity, and innovation are key values for this congregation within its worship context.

Our 800-seat Sanctuary currently houses a 1958 Reuter Organ, Opus 1234. It has a 3 manual console with Allen Midi and 48 Ranks of pipes. However, upon competition in early 2024 we will have a new 62 Rank Austin Organ with a new 4 manual stop tab console. First Pres currently offers four worship services on a Sunday. Two classical services in our newly renovated sanctuary, blending elements of the traditional organ, choir literature and hymns along with some modern praise songs and choir literature.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Music preferred.
• Advanced training in Organ performance.
• Continuing education with specialized knowledge in liturgical worship and creative leadership.
• Ability to play a full range of standard organ literature and concerto literature.

Personal Characteristics:

• Born-again Christian, who professes Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Demonstrates ongoing prayerful and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Desire and passion for liturgical worship and Music Ministry.
• Demonstrates loyalty and commitment to team building with staff.
• A pastoral heart that loves to shepherd those in the music ministry and the greater church community.
• Professionally organized with ability to prioritize.
• Someone with a desire to collaborate and start a children’s music program.

We are looking for a well-rounded individual who will invest in the life of our church. This person will be accountable to the Sanctuary worship lead and will undergo annual reviews. We welcome individuals with demonstrated experience in multiple musical genres. International candidates welcome. Qualified college students welcome. Send your letter of interest along with a detailed statement of faith, video samples and three references to Scott Barbier, Director of Worship administration sbarbier@firstprescos.org. This job is available for both part-time and full-time candidates. Full-time candidates will have the opportunity to receive full benefits.