Catholic Music Director
About The Position
Plan, direct, and lead music for Catholic Masses, liturgies, and special services, ensuring alignment with Roman Catholic liturgical norms. Select and prepare appropriate liturgical music in collaboration with the Catholic Priest and accompanist. Conduct choir rehearsals weekly, separate from the Mass, to prepare for Sunday services and special liturgical events. Lead congregational singing and provide musical direction for choir members and instrumentalists. Provide musical leadership for special liturgical celebrations such as Christmas, Easter, Holy Days of Obligation, and sacramental ceremonies. Ensure compliance with copyright laws when selecting and distributing sheet music. Maintain good stewardship of chapel musical instruments and sound equipment. Work collaboratively with chapel staff and volunteers to enhance the worship experience. Provide training and mentorship to choir members to improve musical and vocal performance.
Requirements
- Strong familiarity with Catholic liturgical practices, music, and traditions
- Ability to sight-read, select, and prepare liturgical music, as well as conduct choirs and congregational singing
- Minimum of two years of experience in Catholic music ministry, choral direction, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of musicians, volunteers, and clergy
- Proficiency in leading rehearsals and coordinating music programs for worship services
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, and lead music for Catholic Masses, liturgies, and special services
- Select and prepare appropriate liturgical music in collaboration with the Catholic Priest and accompanist
- Conduct choir rehearsals weekly to prepare for Sunday services and special liturgical events
- Lead congregational singing and provide musical direction for choir members and instrumentalists
- Provide musical leadership for special liturgical celebrations
- Ensure compliance with copyright laws when selecting and distributing sheet music
- Maintain good stewardship of chapel musical instruments and sound equipment
- Work collaboratively with chapel staff and volunteers
- Provide training and mentorship to choir members
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
