Director of Liturgical Music (EX)

Archdiocese of Baltimore•Halethorpe, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Clement I Catholic Parish in Baltimore is seeking a Music Director to oversee the music ministry and coordinate sacred music for weekend Masses and Holy Days. This part-time position involves rehearsing and leading the choir, performing duties consistent with Church documents on sacred music, and working approximately three hours per week.

Requirements

Proficient in organ, piano, choral conducting, and vocal coaching.
Minimum 3 years prior experience as a liturgical musician or director of liturgical music, preferably in a Catholic parish.
Strong working knowledge of the treasury of sacred music, particularly within Catholic Church tradition; ability to integrate appropriate sacred music into each liturgical season and celebration.
Working knowledge of Catholic liturgical rites, including Sacramental celebrations, and the liturgical documents of the Catholic Church, particularly as they relate to sacred music, including but not limited to: Sacrosanctum, Concilium, Musicum Sacram, and the General Instruction on the Roman Missal.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
Ability to supervise and counsel volunteers and paid members of the music ministry.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Music or related field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Select music and serve as lead accompanist for weekend Masses and Holy Days.
Rehearse with the choir once per week and collaborate with parish staff, attending staff meetings if possible.
Schedule other musicians as needed for weekend Masses and Holy Day Masses.
Prepare the annual budget for liturgical music and ensure expenses adhere to the approved budget.
Develop and maintain a sacred music library of various styles for assembly, choirs, cantors, and instrumentalists.
In collaboration with the Pastor, engage in ongoing initiatives to educate individuals involved in music ministry and the assembly on the proper role of sacred music in liturgy, in accordance with Church documents.
Ensure timely tuning, preventive maintenance, and repairs for musical instruments at all worship sites.