Job Description
St. Anastasia Catholic Church Director of Music Reports to: Pastor General Summary The Music Director serves the parish as the principal musician, organist, and choir director according to the highest professional standards and the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Music Director is to plan, coordinate, form, and lead the parish, its choirs and musicians through all aspects of music for liturgical and worship services of the parish. The Music Director is an integral member of the parish staff which works as a collaborative team. Responsibilities • Select quality music for all parish liturgies, rituals, devotions and other non-liturgical events that are appropriate to the gathering. • Direct weekly rehearsals of the various choirs, cantors and accompanists • Recruit, train, schedule and maintain the memberships of the choirs and musical groups • Play, sing, or ensure a qualified replacement for weekday, weekend and Holy Day liturgies • Play, sing, or ensure a qualified replacement for other liturgical services • Play, sing, or ensure a qualified substitute to serve at funerals and weddings • Research, order and maintain the Parish Music Library • Maintain necessary music licenses and complete weekly reports • Request maintenance/repair of parish organ, pianos and other instruments • Maintain parish music budget • Participate in parish staff meetings • Plan, organize, coordinate and supervise a yearly parish sponsored concert series • Maintain concert series budget • Coordinate operation and maintenance of Church sound system. Qualifications • BA or higher in Music, with excellent organ/piano skills, vocal technique and coral conducting • Knowledge of Catholic Liturgy, including liturgical documents and music resources • 5+ years’ experience leading liturgical ministry in a Catholic parish is preferred • Practicing Catholic • Demonstrated ability of serving collaboratively with other members of parish staff Commitments • Full time: includes weekends and evenings • Commitment to ensuring overall development of the liturgical/musical life of the parish • Commitment to seek continued professional education and spiritual formation • Commitment to collaborating with the parish staff for the advancement of the parish vision
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