Music Director Job at Archdiocese Of Hartford Catholic Schools in Berlin
Archdiocese Of Hartford Catholic Schools, Berlin, CT, United States
Description
Our Parish is seeking a full-time Director of Music Ministries to lead our vibrant parish music program. This is more than a music position - it is a ministry. Rooted in the rich tradition of Catholic liturgy, the Director fosters sung prayer that
deepens our community's encounter with Christ.
About the Role
The Director of Music Ministries is both a skilled professional and a pastoral leader, responsible for ensuring that music is integral to the prayer, worship, and mission of our parish.
The Director will:
• Serve as principal organist and pianist for four weekend liturgies, as well as
Holy Days, weddings, funerals, weekly school liturgies and sacramental celebrations.
• Plan and coordinate music for liturgies throughout the liturgical year in
collaboration with the Pastor and pastoral staff.
• Direct and rehearse choirs (adult and youth), while recruiting,
training, and mentoring cantors, section leaders, and instrumentalists.
• Support the active participation of the entire assembly in sung prayer.
• Supervise the parish's music budget, music library, church sound systems, and instruments; ensure copyright compliance.
• Create worship aids and assist in the liturgical formation of parishioners and
ministers.
• Represent the parish in professional organizations (e.g., NPM, AGO) and pursue ongoing formation in music and liturgy.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be:
• An accomplished organist/pianist, with training and experience in choral
conducting, and demonstrated excellence in parish music ministry.
• Knowledgeable in Catholic liturgy and sacred music, both traditional and
contemporary. A collaborative leader who works well with clergy, staff, volunteers, and parishioners.
• A practicing Catholic with a sense of vocation to serve the Church through
music.
• Holder of a Bachelor's degree in music (required); Master's degree preferred.
• Experienced (5-10 years) in directing choirs, accompanying liturgy, and leading parish music programs.
Our Commitment
Our Parish values music as central to parish life and evangelization. We are committed to supporting our Director of Music Ministries with:
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with education and
experience.
• Professional development support through memberships, workshops, and
continuing education.
• A welcoming, collaborative environment that recognizes music as a ministry at the heart of the Church's mission.
Join us in leading God's people in song-and help our parish community lift its heart
and voice in song
Our Parish is seeking a full-time Director of Music Ministries to lead our vibrant parish music program. This is more than a music position - it is a ministry. Rooted in the rich tradition of Catholic liturgy, the Director fosters sung prayer that
deepens our community's encounter with Christ.
About the Role
The Director of Music Ministries is both a skilled professional and a pastoral leader, responsible for ensuring that music is integral to the prayer, worship, and mission of our parish.
The Director will:
• Serve as principal organist and pianist for four weekend liturgies, as well as
Holy Days, weddings, funerals, weekly school liturgies and sacramental celebrations.
• Plan and coordinate music for liturgies throughout the liturgical year in
collaboration with the Pastor and pastoral staff.
• Direct and rehearse choirs (adult and youth), while recruiting,
training, and mentoring cantors, section leaders, and instrumentalists.
• Support the active participation of the entire assembly in sung prayer.
• Supervise the parish's music budget, music library, church sound systems, and instruments; ensure copyright compliance.
• Create worship aids and assist in the liturgical formation of parishioners and
ministers.
• Represent the parish in professional organizations (e.g., NPM, AGO) and pursue ongoing formation in music and liturgy.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be:
• An accomplished organist/pianist, with training and experience in choral
conducting, and demonstrated excellence in parish music ministry.
• Knowledgeable in Catholic liturgy and sacred music, both traditional and
contemporary. A collaborative leader who works well with clergy, staff, volunteers, and parishioners.
• A practicing Catholic with a sense of vocation to serve the Church through
music.
• Holder of a Bachelor's degree in music (required); Master's degree preferred.
• Experienced (5-10 years) in directing choirs, accompanying liturgy, and leading parish music programs.
Our Commitment
Our Parish values music as central to parish life and evangelization. We are committed to supporting our Director of Music Ministries with:
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with education and
experience.
• Professional development support through memberships, workshops, and
continuing education.
• A welcoming, collaborative environment that recognizes music as a ministry at the heart of the Church's mission.
Join us in leading God's people in song-and help our parish community lift its heart
and voice in song