Music Director - Ascension Parish - Bowie Maryland

Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington•Bowie, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a part-time Director of Music for Ascension Parish. The Director of Music will be responsible for all sung music in the parish for liturgies, in addition to collaborating with the professional organist already in place. This position reports to the Pastor and is part-time.

Requirements

Practicing Catholic in good standing with knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and her mission
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience leading a strong sacred music program
Proficiency in vocal performance of liturgical music
Some proficiency with organ and piano also helpful
Experience with Gregorian chant, polyphony, traditional hymns, and current sacred music composers and organizations (e.g., CMAA, Paul Jernberg, CCWatershed, CanticaNOVA, etc.)
Prior to start day complete all Archdiocese of Washington requirements for those with substantial contact with children, including fingerprinting, background clearance, Virtus training

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Sacred Music or a related field preferred, with knowledge and experience of Catholic worship and liturgical documents

Responsibilities

Schedules and oversees music at parish liturgies, including for Sundays, Holy Days of Obligation, and special liturgies such as for Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Triduum, and sacramental liturgies (First Holy Communion, Confirmation)
Collaborates with parish organist
Acts as cantor and coordinates cantors when needed
Leads rehearsals for regular youth schola, as well as for adult schola for special liturgies
Prepares youth schola to sing at occasional sung Vespers
Assists in selection of musicians and music for weddings, funerals, and other special liturgies
Helps educate parish in understanding and singing sacred music
Collaborates with other parish employees and parishioners as needed
Recommends music resources to pastor, produces and prints music aids as needed
Orders new materials as needed in accordance with budget
Ensures that music is used in accord with proper licensing