Staff Accompanist (Children's Choir Director), St. Mary Roman Catholic Church

Diocese of Allentown • Hamburg, PA

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Music Director with rehearsal and direction of the Children's choir. The Accompanist will lead and sing with the choir during prelude selections and liturgy. The position could evolve into a greater role to direct the overall parish music ministry, with an aim towards increasing participation within all choral groups.

Requirements

• Should have a good understanding of music theory, vocal techniques, and choral literature.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, adults, and children.
• Must be able to read sheet music and possess good vocal skills.
• Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (at least 1 year old.) As well as attendance at a Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent professional experience preferred, combined with intermediate to advanced organ and/or piano proficiency. Guitar playing skills would be most helpful as well.
• Experience performing and directing music at the Catholic liturgy in a parish setting is preferred.
• Prior experience teaching or working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Organist with the Children's choir for Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday services, including helping to choose and prepare music for choir binders.
• Direct and help accompany during the 20-30 minute prelude prior to the start of Mass-primarily helping to sing the soprano parts.
• Attend and rehearse with the Children's choir approximately 7 Sundays prior to Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday.
• Rehearse with the choir after 10:45 AM Sunday mass; from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Music Director and/or Pastor, which might include but not be limited to sharing the playing of regular Sunday and other Masses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level