Unitarian Universalist Church in Reston Music Program Committee Charter March 2006


Purpose:
The purpose of the Music Program Committee is to create and maintain an inspiring, vibrant, and innovative music program that is educational as well as spiritually fulfilling and aesthetically pleasing.
The committee will act to ensure a music program that supports the worship and other musical needs of the congregation and will act as a central resource for promoting and coordinating UUCR musical activities.

Structure

The regular committee will consist of a Chairperson and up to ten persons. This number may be increased for limited durations for special events and activities, or at the direction of the Chair.
The Chair will be an active member of UUCR who is recommended by the Music Committee and appointed by the Board. The Chair's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, calling meetings, setting agendas, and submitting an annual report of its activities to the Congregation. The Chair will direct a committee consisting of at least three other people with an interest in and appreciation of music and its role in worship.
Where possible and appropriate the Committee will seek the advice and counsel of the UUCR Music Director.

Responsibilities

The Committee will:
  1. work with the music director to develop and implement the UUCR music program and support the musical portions of the Sunday service;


  1. conduct an annual review and assessment of the overall quality of the UUCR music program, and submit the assessment to the UUCR Personnel Committee;

  1. work with the music director to develop and maintain a budget for the UUCR music program;

  1. develop a long-range plan for UUCR’s music program and coordinate this plan with other elements of UUCR long-range planning;

  1. work with the Music Director to ensure the continuation of musical offerings for those church services during which the Music Director will be absent;

  1. work with the Worship Committee to ensure that music is an integral part of the worship service;

  1. assist in Planning, promoting, and executing special musical events;

  1. assist in maintaining church-owned instruments and facilitating and planning instrument purchases.


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