Overview of Music Plan October 2024Â
Here’s a quick overview of our new music plan, going to effect November 1st. If you’d like all the details, please check out this blog post. Â
- Sophia Miller (who you may know from her music leadership this summer) is stepping in as Acting Music Director starting November 1, in a hybrid role that will include being onsite at least once a month.
- We are hiring a Part-Time Choir Director to lead choir rehearsals and some services, working under Sophia’s direction. This position is still accepting applications. Find the position here. They will work with our collaborative pianist, Hsin-Hsuan Lin, as well. Â
- Other key musicians like Julie Koenig, Christopher Watkins Lamb, Kara Shobe, and Melissa Monforti will continue leading Sunday music regularly, in addition to our amazing volunteer musicians.Â
- Rev. Gretchen’s sabbatical is from mid-February to mid-July 2025, which means the full search for a permanent Music Director will likely take place after her return, unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.
- If a promising candidate is identified, a candidating process may happen in January 2025 for a potential June 2025 start.
- Sophia will lead in the interim, helping us clarify our music program’s long-term vision, values, and needs.
- Regular feedback and dialogue will be key throughout this process, and community input is encouraged. We are using this rubric to see how we are doing.
- Join us for a discussion on October 30th at 6:30 pm or the choir gathering on November 4th to engage more deeply with the plan.
Reach out to Sophia (sophia@foothillsuu.org) or Rev. Gretchen (gretchen@foothillsuu.org) with questions or feedback.