Director of Liturgical Music (EX)

AOBHalethorpe, Maryland

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Overview

Schedule

Part-time

Career level

Executive

Remote

On-site

Job Description

St. Clement I Catholic Parish, located in Baltimore, seeks candidates for a Music Director. With the guidance of the pastor, the Director of Liturgical Music will be responsible for the music ministry and coordinating sacred music at weekend Masses and Holy Days. Rehearse and lead choir for weekend Mass. Perform all duties consistent with Church documents on sacred music. This is a part-time position, working three weekly hours.

Essential Functions

Select music and serve as lead accompanist for weekend Masses and Holy Days.
Rehearse with the choir once per week and collaborate with staff of the parish and attend staff meetings if possible.
Schedule other musicians as needed for weekend Masses, Holy Day Masses.
Prepare annual budget for liturgical music and ensure that expenses adhere to approved budget.
Develop and maintain a sacred music library of various styles for assembly, choirs, cantors, and instrumentalists.
In collaboration with Pastor, engage in ongoing initiatives to educate all individuals involved in music ministry and the assembly on the proper role of sacred music in liturgy, in accordance with Church documents.
Ensure that tuning, preventive maintenance, and repairs are performed on a timely basis for musical instruments at all worship sites.

Position Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Music or related field strongly preferred.
Must be proficient in organ, piano, choral conducting, and vocal coaching.
Minimum 3 years prior experience as a liturgical musician or director of liturgical music preferably in a Catholic parish.
Strong working knowledge of the treasury of sacred music, particularly within Catholic Church tradition; ability to integrate appropriate sacred music into each liturgical season and celebration.
Working knowledge of Catholic liturgical rites, including Sacramental celebrations, and the liturgical documents of the Catholic Church, particularly as they relate to sacred music, including but not limited to: Sacrosanctum, Concilium, Musicum Sacram, and the General Instruction on the Roman Missal.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
Ability to supervise and counsel volunteers and paid members of the music ministry.

Salary: $16,200.00

Benefits

This position is not benefit eligible.

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