Associate Director of Music Fort Wayne, IN

Musica Sacra; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Fort Wayne seeks an Associate Director of Music to support the parish's liturgical music program. The role focuses on nurturing youth music ministries, ensuring they perform regularly, enhancing the worship experience, and managing music resources effectively. Ideal candidates will have strong choral training and a passion for cultivating a love of sacred music in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in choral music and youth pedagogy.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgical traditions and customs.
• Willingness to support the mission of the Catholic Church.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Music in liturgical music preparation.
• Form and direct youth choirs from grade school to high school.
• Assist with the management of music program resources.

Skills

Choral training

Youth choral technique

Job description

Associate Director of Music Fort Wayne, IN

Associate Director of Music
This is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits.
Reports to: Director of Music
Safe Environment screening required for regular contact.
The Associate Director of Music provides support to the Director of Music in the direction of the parish liturgical music program.
The following is a list of principal duties:
Liturgy Support
o Help prepare worship aids and curate revisions for the hymnal.
o Serve as cantor or accompanist for liturgies as needed.
o Support the Director of Music in the preparation and celebration of daily Mass.
o Support and assist the Director of Music with formation and rehearsal of the youth choral programs.
o Assist with funeral and wedding liturgies as required.
Youth Liturgical Choir
o Form, recruit and direct youth liturgical choir programs grade school through high school.
o Plan choral music for the season in consultation with the music director.
o The youth choirs will provide music at the 11:00AM liturgy at least once per month during the choral season.
o Direct and conduct special musical programs which highlight the youth scholas and young musicians in the parish.
Music Office Support
o Assist with management and proper care of the resources of the Music program such as instruments, music library, copyright licensing and reporting.
o Attend church staff meetings and meetings with the pastor as requested.
o Any other tasks as assigned by the music director.
Desirable qualifications and personal attributes
o Choral training, expertise and passion for youth choral technique and pedagogy.
o Knowledge and understanding of Catholic liturgical traditions and customs.
o Willingness to support the mission of the Catholic Church.

We are creating an assistant director position at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort Wayne IN. The goal of this position is to form youth choirs from grade school through high school that sing monthly at Sunday liturgies to start introducing more sacred music to the parish while inculcating our future cantors/choir members with a love of sacred music. This is a large parish of around 15,000 registered parishioners that does very well financially. The pastor is very supportive of this project.

For more information contact the Music Director, Nick Bobay at: [e-mail]

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