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The Director of Music facilitates the music for all liturgical celebrations. These responsibilities include directing and planning regularly scheduled weekend liturgies; directing, scheduling, and rehearsing adult choirs, rehearsals, recruitment and formation of parish cantors and music volunteers; organist/pianist at weekend Masses and on Holy Days, funerals, weddings & other feast days; seasonal liturgies; music for faith formation program; supervision of audio-visual equipment; and music for funerals and weddings.
Requirements
The Director of Music facilitates the music for all liturgical celebrations. These responsibilities include directing and planning regularly scheduled weekend liturgies; directing, scheduling, and rehearsing adult choirs, rehearsals, recruitment and formation of parish cantors and music volunteers; organist/pianist at weekend Masses and on Holy Days, funerals, weddings & other feast days; seasonal liturgies; music for faith formation program; supervision of audio-visual equipment; and music for funerals and weddings.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors or Master's degree in music or its equivalent. Musical leadership requires skills in the following areas: keyboard, voice and conducting. Skills and experience may be required in other areas such as contemporary instrumental ensembles, orchestration, hand bells, children's choirs, composition and familiarity with musical styles of various cultures within the community. A thorough understanding of Roman Catholic liturgical Theology and praxis. Knowledge of the history and repertoire of sacred music.
ORGANIZATIONAL/ INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
A high level of organizational and interpersonal skill is required. Attention to detail and working well with others is also required.
LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Must possess the ability to read and analyze routine correspondence and compose appropriate responses; ability to respond effectively to common inquiries from internal and external sources; ability to effectively present reports and information to constituents.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Must have the ability to apply appropriate mathematical concepts and operations to establish and maintain budgets.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
A practicing Catholic knowledgeable of Catholic liturgy whose music selections appropriately reflect Catholic doctrine. Personal qualities should include a willingness to keep informed of liturgical pastoral developments and to participate in continuing education to maintain and further musical expertise. A sense of prudent balance of enthusiasm and patience, and an ability to work in collaboration with others.
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The Director of Music should demonstrate the ability to:
1. Cooperate with and implement directives from supervisor;
2. Proficient in organ and piano;
3. Develop the musicianship of cantors and other musicians;
4. Nurture musicianship of the youth;
5. Lead and animate the community's sung prayer;
6. Work in collaboration with other ministers of the parish.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, hear, and see up close and from afar. Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form.
