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Church Music Careers
Careers in Church Music
Choir Director
Alternate Titles: Music Director, Minister of Music, Choral Director
Job Description: Coordinates church choir, recruits singers, develops and trains musical talents, and selects music for performances.
Salary: $20,000 to $42,000
Cantor
Alternate Titles: Hazzan
Job Description: Cantors provide inspiration through music for a synagogue’s congregation. They also take on other clergy duties such as teaching and working with families.
Salary: $60,000 to $175,000
Church Organist
Alternate Titles: Organist, Church Musician
Job Description: Plays the organ at religious services and wedding ceremonies.
Salary: $30,000 to $110,000+