Assistant Director for Children's Choir & Accompanist, St. Mary

Diocese of Allentown; Hamburg (Berks County); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN invites applications for a Staff Accompanist/Children's Choir Director at St. Mary Parish, Hamburg.

The role assists the organist in directing the Children's choir during Christmas Eve and Easter services and supports weekend liturgies as needed. The ideal candidate holds a music degree or equivalent experience, reads music, and can accompany and direct choirs in a Catholic parish setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency on organ and/or piano; guitar playing skills would be most helpful as well.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Piano

Organ

Choral directing

Sheet music reading

Music theory

Singing

Collaboration

Guitar (helpful)

Formation

Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent experience

Description du poste

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

St. Mary Parish, Hamburg

Position Title: Staff Accompanist/Children's Choir Director

Job Status/FLSA: Per Diem/Non-Exempt

Reports to: Music Director

Job Summary: Assist with rehearsal and direction of the Children's choir. The assistant will help to sing and accompany the choir during prelude selections and liturgy. The position could evolve into a greater role within the overall parish music ministry that would entail additional playing for weekend Masses as well as directing one or more choral groups, with a focus of trying to increase participation.

Duties and 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.

Additional Conditions of Employment

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Educational Requirements

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• Should have a good understanding of music theory, vocal techniques, and choral literature.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, adults, and children.
• Experience performing and directing music at the Catholic liturgy in a parish setting is preferred.
• Prior experience teaching or working with children preferred.
• 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and arms to play musical keyboards, direct music, type, handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: Indoors; noisy environment while playing the piano/organ and during choir rehearsals and performances, and in a moderately quiet office setting. Hours are flexible (2-10 hours) as needed and will be discussed at the interview.

EOE M/F/D/V