The Music Director will oversee all aspects of the liturgical music of the parish. The Music Director will work with the pastor and clergy, parish choir leaders, parish choir leaders, parish and school staff, and parishioners to provide meaningful music for Masses and liturgies that enables active congregation participation while honoring the parish’s music traditions.
Key responsibilities:
Plan music and approve appropriate for Masses/liturgies through collaboration with clergy.
Direct the Choirs of Saturday - 5pm and Sunday - 10am
Assists Choirs of Masses held in Spanish
Leads and assists rehearsals of the parish choirs (English and Spanish)
Serve as accompanist for Sunday 10am, Solemnity Masses and other Masses as needed
Lead a larger combined choir and instrumentalist ensemble for Holy Week/Easter and special event Masses
Plan music for weddings, funerals and serve as accompanist for cantor unless alternative arrangements made
Handle administrative details including scheduling/recruitment, music instrument/equipment maintenance, subscription maintenance, budget management
A Bachelor’s Degree in aMusic Discipline.
3+ years in church music leadership.
Piano proficiency and accompaniment ability.
Through knowledge of Catholic teachings/practices and of Catholic liturgical guidelines/norms.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work with many forms of music including traditional, contemporary, Spanish-language, and age-appropriate music.
Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background and reference check; must complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in music discipline a plus
Organ accompaniment ability desired, but not required
Spanish fluency
Supervises
Assistant choir directors, accompanists/musicians, cantors and music library volunteers
Position Start Date
As soon as possible.
