Liturgical Music Specialist
About The Position
St. Thomas More Parish is seeking a gifted musician and faithful Catholic disciple to help lead our parish in prayer through sacred music. This role is ideal for someone with musical experience and skills, including proficiency in at least one performance area - piano and/or organ, choral conducting, or voice - who can foster strong congregational singing and provide musical leadership for choirs and cantors. The ideal candidate brings sound musical, liturgical and pastoral judgment in the selection of music for worship and is knowledgeable and comfortable with the Church’s musical tradition in a variety of forms and styles. If you are ready to serve in the Lord’s vineyard with music prepared, voices engaged, and Jesus Christ at the center, we invite you to apply.
Requirements
- Gifted musician
- Faithful Catholic disciple
- Musical experience and skills
- Proficiency in at least one performance area - piano and/or organ, choral conducting, or voice
- Ability to foster strong congregational singing
- Ability to provide musical leadership for choirs and cantors
- Sound musical, liturgical and pastoral judgment in the selection of music for worship
- Knowledgeable and comfortable with the Church’s musical tradition in a variety of forms and styles
Responsibilities
- Finalizes music plans for parish worship
- Assembles appropriate repertoire options
- Provides musical direction and resources to clergy, choir, and ensemble directors
- Works closely with the Director of Liturgy, Music Coordinator, accompanists, and a team of choir directors to foster coherence, reverence, and consistency in the parish’s musical worship while allowing appropriate creativity and expression within the Church's musical tradition
- Emphasizes seasonal planning and repertoire guidance that equips directors and ensembles to serve Sunday Masses, holy days of obligation, and major liturgical seasons with prayerful preparation
- Evaluates, supports, and forms cantors and musicians
- Collaborates with the parish school music program
- Coordinates with other departments and outside organization for music at Masses and special events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
