Parish Pianist / Organist

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•Encinitas, CA

9h•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Our parish Pianist will assist in leading the faithful in full and active participation in the sacred music of the liturgy. In addition to the regular schedule of 2 Sunday Masses, will also need be available for special Masses throughout the year (such as feast days / solemnities, funerals and weddings), and regular rehearsals with our choir (~1x a week). This position requires working weekends and evenings.

Requirements

Ability to work flexible hours
Good communication skills
Friendly with excellent people and communication skills
High degree of proficiency with a piano capable of providing musical leadership during liturgies
Applicants should excel in sight reading, thorough knowledge of playing the organ/piano, and be comfortable with both homophonic and polyphonic music
Active member of a Catholic faith community
Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years’ experience in liturgical music
Performance skills for organ, piano

Responsibilities

Participates in worship space planning requirements
Make a minimum of 1x choir practice a week
Have strong sight-reading skills.
Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of sound system and media display
Acts as sound technician/sound engineer as needed
Serves as a resource to staff in selecting music and planning liturgies and prayer services
Invites, encourages, and enhances assembly participation in the sung liturgy; assures ongoing expansion of the parish music repertoire
Awareness of liturgical elements / order of the Holy Mass
Enthusiasm for sacred music / serving in liturgical ministry
Other duties as assigned