Music Director

Ascension Catholic Church • Melbourne, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Music facilitates the music for all liturgical celebrations, educates the parish in areas of according to the vision of the Second Vatican Council, and assumes administrative responsibilities relevant to the position. The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by its employees. These values are Authenticity, Respect, Courage, and Commitment. The role involves being a Pastoral Musician as a Person of Faith, a Professional Person, an Educator, a Liturgical Minister, and an Administrator.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in music or its equivalent.
• Musical leadership skills in keyboard, voice, and conducting.
• Skills and experience in other areas such as contemporary instrumental ensembles, orchestration, 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.
• A knowledge of the history and repertoire of sacred music.
• A high level of organizational and interpersonal skill.
• Attention to detail.
• Working well with others (staff and volunteers).
• 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.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to apply appropriate mathematical concepts and operations in establishing and maintaining budgets.

Nice To Haves

• Work alongside the Director of Liturgy.

Responsibilities

• Nurturing one's own faith to nurture the faith of others.
• Practicing to improve or maintain skills in voice, conducting, and instruments.
• Researching, developing, and mastering new music.
• Pursuing educational advancement in musical skills (e.g., organ, piano, choral directing, vocal pedagogy).
• Keeping current with official statements and documents on music, liturgy, and pastoral developments.
• Studying various liturgical music publications.
• Membership in professional organizations and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• Helping the parish grow in its understanding of the role of music in the liturgy.
• Helping the parish learn new liturgical music at an appropriate pace.
• Serving as a resource person for the liturgical music education of the parish council, Liturgy Committee, and pastoral staff.
• Serving as a resource person in liturgical music for the religious education process.
• Fostering and developing the musicianship of parish music ministers and clergy.
• Coordinating workshops and concerts as needed.
• Coordinating the music ministry for all parish liturgies.
• Supervising and working with the Contemporary Music minister and Audio visual Team.
• Assuming the role of leading musician (accompanist or choral director).
• Making the creative choice of music and exercising its judicious placement for all liturgical celebrations.
• Recruiting, scheduling, and rehearsing various music ministries (e.g., adult and youth choirs, cantors, instrumentalists).
• Liturgy planning (working with the Director of Liturgy).
• Securing proper copyrights for all worship participation aids.
• Working with the Director of Religious Education and education staff in the preparation of children's liturgies.
• Meeting with engaged couples for the music preparation of wedding liturgies and preparing music for funeral liturgies.
• Making liturgical music policies in conjunction with the Liturgy Committee and pastoral staff, considering Diocesan and national guidelines.
• Formulating a music budget for the parish worship program.
• Developing and maintaining a liturgical music library of various styles and genres for assembly, choir, cantor and instrumentalists.
• Maintaining the parish's musical instruments.
• Making recommendations for the purchase of new instruments, sound equipment, hymnals and music supplies.
• Securing other musicians as needed for special celebrations, such as Christmas, Easter, Confirmation, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level