Job Description

Key responsibilities / day-to-day job functions

• Collaborates with clergy, staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, and musicians to plan and execute parish music.
• Administers a multifaceted music program including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and timely communication with other liturgical ministers.
• Develops specific choirs or ensembles and Cantors for Weekend liturgies.
• Conducts weekly rehearsals for the large choir and the three smaller choirs as needed. These rehearsals are held during the months of September through the Feast of Pentecost.
• Selects music for liturgical celebrations, with the pastor's guidance and approval.
• Participates in and directs the liturgical music for the weekend English masses and some Bilingual masses.
• Supports and collaborates with the Spanish Choir for special occasions.
• Maintains choir library and liturgical/musical resources as needed.
• Meets with the bride and groom regarding wedding music. Provides music for weddings.
• Provides music for funerals.
• Approves non-parish musicians.
• Participates in staff meetings.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum level of Education: Advanced degree in Music or other formal training.
• Minimum amount of Work Experience: Three years of experience in a pastoral setting.
• A sense of traditional music programs geared to maximize participation of the congregation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be proficient on both organ and piano.
• Must be a skilled choral director, including the ability to direct from the bench.
• An understanding of GIRM and the rubrics of the Roman Missal.

Send resume and letter of interest to: Joyce Gaston, Office Manager, [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING]

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Weekend work,

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