Director of Liturgical Music & Choirs

St. John Neumann Catholic Church; Reston (VA); In loco; USD 75.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision

Life, disability, 403(b) and retirem.

Paid FML

Generous leave

Descrizione del lavoro

St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Director of Music to provide, organize, and coordinate music for weekend and Holy Day Masses and special liturgies. The role reports to the Pastor and is full-time with benefits.

The candidate will plan, rehearse, and lead diverse ensembles, hire musicians for holidays, supervise sound, and manage the music budget and library. Start date: flexible.

Competenze

• Excellent keyboard skills with organ and piano.
• 2–3 years in liturgical music.
• Bachelor of Music or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Vatican II liturgical guidelines and music in Divine Worship.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with Spanish-speaking ensembles.

Mansioni

• Plan music selections and lead music from the piano/organ for weekend liturgies.
• Prepare, rehearse, and lead music at Holy Day Masses and other services.
• Rehearse St. John Neumann Chorale and cantors.
• Coordinate with accompanists and various ensembles.
• Hire and rehearse musicians for major holidays and Taize Prayer.
• Supervise sound system operation.
• Oversee planning with Liturgy Coordinator and Music & Liturgy Assistant.
• Oversee development of singers and recruit musicians.
• Prepare the music department annual budget.
• Organize music library and manage volunteers.

Conoscenze

Keyboard skills

Liturgical music experience

Communication skills

Vocal/choral technique

Choral conducting

Spanish ensembles

Formazione

Bachelor of Music or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Director of Music to provide, organize, and coordinate music for weekend and Holy Day Masses and special liturgies. The role reports to the Pastor and is full-time with benefits.

The candidate will plan, rehearse, and lead diverse ensembles, hire musicians for holidays, supervise sound, and manage the music budget and library. Start date: flexible.