Catholic Music Director

Ladgov Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized music and arts organization seeks a Catholic Music Director to oversee musical selections for liturgies at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The ideal candidate will lead musical direction for choirs and congregational music, recruit and manage volunteer musicians, and conduct weekly rehearsals. Collaboration in a diverse faith environment is essential to involve multiple groups in musical programming. This role promises to enrich the spiritual experience through music.

Qualifications

• Ability to select and plan music for liturgies.
• Experience in leading congregational and choir music.
• Skills in recruiting and coordinating musical groups.

Responsibilities

• Select and schedule music for all Masses and liturgies.
• Provide musical direction for choirs and congregations.
• Conduct weekly rehearsals and special services.

Skills

Music direction

Recruitment of musicians

Collaboration in diverse environments

Job description

Job Title :

• Catholic Music Director Location : Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, 310 Angell St, Washington, DC 20032, USA Duties : The Catholic Music Director shall select, schedule and plan appropriate music for liturgies, and will function as, or provide for, a Cantor for the Catholic liturgy.
• The Catholic Music Director shall create a repertoire of congregational and choir music, traditional, classical, and contemporary music , including the use of additional volunteer or contracted instrumentalists when appropriate and available.
• The Catholic Music Director shall recruit volunteer musicians and choir members to enhance community participation and musical programming to include children in a children’s choir format.
• The Catholic Music Director shall provide the musical direction and accompaniment at all Masses, rehearsals, and special services.
• The Catholic Music Director shall coordinate and conduct weekly musicians’ rehearsals in preparation for rehearsal; and coordinate weekly choir rehearsal and performances of special music as required by the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest.
• The Catholic Music Director shall provide musical direction for special services as required by the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest or the Joint Base Senior Chaplain and/or designee.
• The Catholic Music Director shall be able to collaborate in a pluralistic chapel environment, share a chapel with multiple and diverse faith group users, and should be able to collaborate with the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest, his staff, and his designees.