Music Director - Prince of Peace Catholic Church - Lake Villa - Vic I

Archdiocese of Chicago•Lake Villa, IL

5d•$40,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Music facilitates the music for all liturgical celebrations. These responsibilities include directing and planning regularly scheduled liturgies on weekends, holy days, and other celebrations during liturgical seasons; directing, scheduling, and rehearsing all music assemblies; conducting church choir; recruitment and formation of cantors and music volunteers; scheduling music and instrumentalists at weekend Masses, on Holy Days and seasonal liturgies; music for Faith Formation program; supervision of audiovisual equipment; and music for funerals, weddings, and quinceñeras. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. A Pastoral Musician as a Professional Musician Commitment to professional development is a mutual responsibility of the musician and the parish. To maintain a competent level of professionalism, the responsibility of the pastoral musician includes: Practices to improve or maintain skills in voice, conducting, and the instruments upon which the musician is expected to perform. Research and mastery of liturgical music Pursues educational advancement in musical skills that relate to the parish's need (e.g., organ, choral directing, vocal pedagogy) Keeps current with official statements and documents on music, liturgy, and developments in the pastoral field Studies various liturgical and musical publications Member of professional organizations and attendance at national and area conferences and workshops Periodic coursework in the field of pastoral liturgy and liturgical music. Pastoral Musician as Administrator The responsibility of the pastoral musician as an administrator involves: Makes liturgical music policies in conjunction with the Liturgy Commission and pastoral staff, taking into consideration Diocesan and national guidelines Formulates a music budget for the parish worship program. Develops and maintains a liturgical music library of various styles and genres for assembly, choir, cantor, and instrumentalists. Maintains the parish's musical instruments. Makes recommendations for the purchase of new instruments, sound equipment, hymnals and music supplies. Secures other musicians as needed for special celebrations, such as Christmas, Easter, Confirmation, etc. Supports cultural diversity of the parish and their liturgies. The Director of Music Ministry should demonstrate the ability to: Select and teach new music to the assembly. Develop the musicianship of cantors and other musicians. Nurture musicianship of the youth. Serve as a resource to the parish as well as persons involved in other ministries. Provide liturgical guidance in sensitive pastoral situations, such as the preparation of weddings and funerals. Lead and animate the community's sung prayer. Administer a multifaceted music program. This includes both short and long-range planning, budget administration, development and maintenance of a music library, scheduling, and timely communication with other liturgical ministers. Work in collaboration with the Pastor, parish clergy and staff, musicians, and other ministers of the parish. Ability to sing and play independently, without the help of musicians.

Requirements

Practice of the Catholic faith is required. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner consistent with and supportive of the Church's mission and purpose. Public behavior must not violate the Church's faith, morals, or laws, or archdiocesan policies.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in music or its equivalent, and/or experience as a Music Director in a church.
Musical leadership requires skills in the following areas: piano/organ, voice, and conducting.
Skills and experience may be required in other areas such as contemporary instrumental ensembles, orchestration, chant, 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 skills is required. Attention to detail and working well with others are also required
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 apply appropriate mathematical concepts and operations in establishing and maintaining budgets.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form.
Ability to sing and play independently, without the help of musicians.

Nice To Haves

contemporary instrumental ensembles
orchestration
chant
children’s choirs
composition
familiarity with musical styles of various cultures within the community

Responsibilities

Directing and planning regularly scheduled liturgies on weekends, holy days, and other celebrations during liturgical seasons
Directing, scheduling, and rehearsing all music assemblies
Conducting church choir
Recruitment and formation of cantors and music volunteers
Scheduling music and instrumentalists at weekend Masses, on Holy Days and seasonal liturgies
Music for Faith Formation program
Supervision of audiovisual equipment
Music for funerals, weddings, and quinceñeras
Practices to improve or maintain skills in voice, conducting, and the instruments upon which the musician is expected to perform
Research and mastery of liturgical music
Pursues educational advancement in musical skills that relate to the parish's need (e.g., organ, choral directing, vocal pedagogy)
Keeps current with official statements and documents on music, liturgy, and developments in the pastoral field
Studies various liturgical and musical publications
Member of professional organizations and attendance at national and area conferences and workshops
Periodic coursework in the field of pastoral liturgy and liturgical music
Makes liturgical music policies in conjunction with the Liturgy Commission and pastoral staff, taking into consideration Diocesan and national guidelines
Formulates a music budget for the parish worship program
Develops and maintains a liturgical music library of various styles and genres for assembly, choir, cantor, and instrumentalists
Maintains the parish's musical instruments
Makes recommendations for the purchase of new instruments, sound equipment, hymnals and music supplies
Secures other musicians as needed for special celebrations, such as Christmas, Easter, Confirmation, etc.
Supports cultural diversity of the parish and their liturgies
Select and teach new music to the assembly
Develop the musicianship of cantors and other musicians
Nurture musicianship of the youth
Serve as a resource to the parish as well as persons involved in other ministries
Provide liturgical guidance in sensitive pastoral situations, such as the preparation of weddings and funerals
Lead and animate the community's sung prayer
Administer a multifaceted music program. This includes both short and long-range planning, budget administration, development and maintenance of a music library, scheduling, and timely communication with other liturgical ministers
Work in collaboration with the Pastor, parish clergy and staff, musicians, and other ministers of the parish