...Pastoring
In the last 20 years or so, there has been a changing model for church musicians in some very visible circles. The emphasis on quality and performance has led to a musician role being a highly qualified specialist, whether it's as a bass player, vocalist, drummer, or any other needed person/role to ensure the delivery of a certain product...a sort of "gig" or "musician for hire" approach. The "head" of the "music department" is likely to have a title such as "Programming Director" or maybe "Director of Music," or something like that. The attendant job description going along with these positions is heavy on things like arranging or performance, but not on "pastoring." That doesn't mean that those involved in these positions don't take a pastoral view of their position, but it is certainly not an expected priority. Often the emphasis is so predominant in the performance area that there wouldn't be any quality time remaining for pastoral relationships.
So, who then will care for these gifted servants who are so visible to the congregations that they serve? My plea is this...whatever your role, please view yourself as a pastor to the family of musicians around you. Don't wait for someone else to care, or make a hospital visit, or make a call to a person who didn't show up for rehearsal. If you are the leader, make sure you allow some space in your life to care for those who serve with you. They are valued children of God who need God's love and care...through you.