Music Committee
As a subcommittee of the Worship Council, the Music Committee is charged with nurturing and strengthening the music ministry of the church. Its volunteer members meet monthly and stay in touch electronically between meetings. The Committee always welcomes interested church members to join in supporting the music program in any number of ways. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Music Committee Chair Leslie Brandt, at lesliefuco@yahoo.com.
The Music Committee...
- holds the sacred trust of the congregation who come to worship to be
fed by excellent music from a variety of sources and traditions;
- holds the sacred trust of the professional staff, who rely on the
Committee for guidance and support;
- holds the sacred trust of those church members who make music for us;
- discerns and responds to the needs of the congregation, the ministerial
staff, and the performing musicians among us;
- nurtures the ability of all in our community to touch the divine through
music;
- provides support, advising, and advocacy for the Director of Music
Ministry and other music staff;
- helps create and sustain diverse, inclusive, and high-quality music
programs in and outside worship;
- develops the music program budget with the Director of Music Ministry
before it is sent to the Council of Conveners;
- regularly reviews music program income and expenses;
- plans and implements both short and long-term goals for the Music
Program;
- oversees Musicopia, a designated fund for music events and special
capital expenditures;
- cares for the Church's physical property related to music, including all
instruments;
- responds to congregational concerns about music, including conflict
resolution if necessary.