The Music Director will work with the clergy, assistant music directors, parish & school staff and parishioners to support sung prayer to include Masses and a variety of other liturgical services. The Music Director will be directly responsible for the Schola Cantorum and Bell choirs.
Key responsibilities
- Program/approve music for all Masses and liturgical services through collaboration with assistant music directors and appropriate clergy & staff and as appropriate for the liturgical season
- Manage cantors, accompanist schedules for regular Masses, weddings, funerals and other special events
- Assist with wedding and funeral music planning
- College Degree, preferably in music/music discipline
- 3- 5 years of related work experience in the area of music direction, management
- Basic keyboard skills
- Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
- Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to play piano in support of choir
- Ability to play organ
Supervises
Assistant Music Directors (Children’s, Hispanic Music, Celebration Singers), paid accompanists/musicians, volunteers (cantors)
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