Musician

Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth • Flower Mound, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Flower Mound, TX is seeking an Alto section leader to support the volunteer adult choir. Section leaders are paid choir members who demonstrate a high level of musical skill and technique, enhance the quality of the ensemble sound, and assist the volunteer choristers in learning their music. They are called to sing at rehearsals and Masses as scheduled as well as serve individually as solo Cantor. This position will require an audition.

Requirements

• High level of musical skill and technique.
• Ability to stand and sing for lengthy periods of time during rehearsals and liturgies.
• At-home (off-clock) music practice and preparation is expected.
• Bachelor’s degree in voice (performance or education), either complete or in progress.
• Previous choral experience in a liturgical or classical setting.
• Strong sight-reading skills.
• Experience or proficiency in singing music of Roman Catholic patrimony, namely Renaissance polyphony and Gregorian Chant.
• Experience working with amateur and professional musicians.

Nice To Haves

• Practicing Catholic is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Sing at rehearsals and Masses as scheduled.
• Serve individually as a solo Cantor.
• Enhance the quality of the ensemble sound.
• Assist volunteer choristers in learning their music.
• Sing at 3 required weekly ensemble calls: Sunday 9:00am Mass and 11:00am Mass, Thursday 7:00pm rehearsal.
• Perform additional solo calls depending on availability, including other weekend Masses in rotation with the other solo Cantors.
• Participate in additional paid singing opportunities for weddings and/or funerals.
• Arrive punctually for all calls and participate fully in each.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude.
• Set a good example for the volunteer singers in conduct and technique.
• Be aware of one’s tone projection and intonation, paying special attention to blend.
• Learn and prepare music, once received, by the time of the next rehearsal.
• Help the volunteers in the section learn their notes and rhythms in rehearsal.
• Demonstrate a high level of musical preparation and execution, especially as a solo Cantor.
• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, etc., as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid choir member
• Additional paid singing opportunities for weddings and/or funerals

What This Job Offers

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