Singers:
Musicians:
Directors:
- Music & Arts Director
- Multi-Media Directors
- Worship Leaders
- Band Leaders
- Tenor Section Leaders
- Basso Section Leaders
Sacred Praise Dancers: those who praise God in public worship in the form of sacred dance
Liturgical/Praise Dance Coordinator:
one who organizes others to perform sacred dance
Dance Choreographer:one who designs or plans dance movements
Ministry of Mime:
(Acronym by Cassandra Roberson-Kelley)
Messages
Interpreted by
Mummers'
Expressions
Sign Language Interpreters: persons trained to use a system of manual, facial, and other body movements as the means of communication, especially among deaf people.
Music Composers: creators of musical works.
Music Consultants: experts who are called on for professional or technical advice or opinions.
Music Coordinators: persons who place or bring into proper order for a harmonious relationship.
Music Instructors: persons who communicate facts or information through music education.
Music Transcribers: persons who a) adapt or arrange (a composition) for a voice or instrument other than the original, b) translate (a composition) from one notational system to another, c) reduce (live or recorded music) to notation.
Sheet Music Distributors: persons responsible for distributing sheet music and then collecting them at the conclusion of each session.
Song Librarians: persons in charge of a collection of books, periodicals, musical scores, films, phonograph records, etc., especially a large, systematically arranged collection for reading or reference.
- Joint-Heirs With Christ Praise Team-"And if children, then heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified together." (Romans 8:17)
- God's Richly Anointed Choral Ensemble- for special arrangements of hymns, anthems, and a cappella songs)
- United Singers of Worship (U.S.O.W./You sow!)-"God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth." (St. John 8:24)
- Soul-Search Music Ministries Band-a group of musicians playing together, especially upon wind and percussion instruments.
- Soul-Search Music Ministries Orchestra-a usually large group of musicians playing together; often, specifically, a symphony orchestra.
Songwriters: persons who write the words or music or both for songs.
- Psalms
- Hymns
- Anthems
- Spirituals
- Traditional
- Praise & Worship
- Contemporary Christian/Gospel
Choir Officers:
- President-person with the highest position of authority over a choir; delegates various changes for growth and progress of the choir body; a representative for the total choir body in special meetings with the "Organization Leader/Founder"; initiates special staff meetings and choir body meetings, as needed; counsels with the women/men in special situations.
- Vice-President-person who assumes the duties of the president in his or her absence.
- General Secretary-person who keeps all records of attendance, different activities, special events, and staff meetings.
- Correspondence Secretary-person who keeps a listing of names and phone numbers of each member, in order to make contact in case of: change in rehearsal dates and times, cancellation of any pre-mentioned rehearsals or engagements, other circumstances.
- Song Librarian-person in charge of maintaining and distributing music folders, etc. for choir members.
- Treasurer-person in charge of the collection and disbursement of funds or finances.
- Choir Chaplain-a minister, clergyman, or sometimes a layman, appointed to pray before and after choir rehearsals, etc.
- Choir Director-conductor of a choir who helps train and direct a group of singers to sing together.
- Section Leader-person who leads or directs a section of the choir, according to voice part (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass).
Uniform/Wardrobe Monitors: persons who keep an inventory of all uniforms and make sure that they are properly maintained according to instructions.
- Choir/Ensemble
- Praise & Worship Team
- Sacred/Liturgical Dance Team
- Drama (Theater/Arts) Department
- Soul-Search Music Ministries Band
- Soul-Search Music Min. Orchestra
Equipment Managers: persons who are responsible for organizing and maintaining audio/visual/music equipment inventory, etc.
Audio/Sound Engineers: persons who control the audio/sound system in a professional manner to produce a nice, crisp audible sound that is balanced and pleasing to the ears.
Lighting Technicians: persons who set up and control various pieces of lighting equipment for visual effects.
Production Managers: persons who coordinate the operations of various sub-disciplines of a presentation.
Production Assistants: persons who assist in the production process, when and where needed.
Playwrights: persons who write plays; dramatists.
Artistic Directors: persons with the ultimate artistic control of theatrical productions, directorial choices and overall artistic vision.
Actors/Actresses: those who act, especially stage-players.
Stage Managers: overall supervisors of the stage and actors for theatrical productions, etc.
Props Managers: persons responsible for maintaining objects or property handled by actors and actresses.
Seamstresses/Tailors: persons who sew and mend outer garments.
Make-up Artists: persons who specialize in applying and touching up a subject's make-up for productions, photography, etc.
Hair Stylists: licensed hairdressers who specialize in cutting and styling any type of hair.
Hospitality Teams: persons who provide cordial receptions to guests and members.
Hosts/Hostesses: persons who receive and entertain guests.
Greeters: friendly persons who greet and welcome others at the door with courtesy and a smile.
Ushers: persons who escort others to their seat, making sure that they are comfortable.
Parking Lot Attendants: persons who assist with parking and monitoring vehicles safely during various events.
Set-up/Clean-up Crews: persons responsible for safely setting up areas for various events, keeping everything neat, clean and orderly at all times.
