Director of Music

Diocese of Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Diocese of Grand Rapids is seeking a Part-time Exempt Music Director to serve as principal musician, organist, and choir director for regular liturgical celebrations. You will oversee choirs, instrumental ensembles, and cantors, while updating liturgical music and engaging parish activities.

The role requires leadership of a quality congregational singing program, knowledge of liturgical music, and ongoing professional development within the parish and diocese.

Formación

• Working knowledge of instruments used in liturgical settings.
• Proven ability to conduct choirs, ensembles, and cantors.
• Understanding of Church liturgy and current practice.
• Ability to lead and sustain congregational singing.

Responsabilidades

• Provide service playing for liturgical celebrations (Masses, weddings, funerals).
• Train, direct, and supervise choirs and cantors.
• Update liturgical music and educate parish on practices.
• Participate in parish staff meetings and diocesan music projects when feasible.

Conocimientos

Instruments knowledge

Choral conductorship

Liturgical music tradition

Singing leadership

Repertoire selection

Educación

BA/BM in music performance or education

Private study equivalency

Descripción del empleo

Status: Part-time AND Exempt
Reports to: Pastor

II. PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THIS POSITION

The Music Director serves as principal musician, organist, and choir director
according to the highest professional standards established by this profession.

III. POSITION OVERVIEW

A. Major Position Responsibilities and Regular Activities
1. Provides service playing for the regular liturgical celebrations including.
a. Saturday Vigil (4:00 p.m.)
b. Sunday Mass (9:30 a.m.)
c. Funerals (time and compensation in addition to salary)
d. Weddings (time and compensation in addition to salary)
e. Holy days and Masses on special occasions (e.g., Thanksgiving)
f. Penance Service
g. Other celebrations as determined by the pastor.
Trains, directs, and supervises choirs, instrumental ensembles, and
cantors.

2. Provides for liturgical updating and education of the parish.
a. Communicates through bulletin.
b. Actively participates in parish organizations and staff meetings.
3. Maintains and develops personal and professional skills.
a. Attends in-service training opportunities.
b. Sharpen skills through personal practices.
4. Cooperates with the liturgical music projects of the diocese when
feasible.

IV. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

A. Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities (SKAs)
1. Should have working knowledge of instruments which might be used.
2. Must have skills as an effective choral conductor as demonstrated by
formal credentials and/or choral audition (rehearsal).
3. Must have a knowledge and appreciation of the Church’s liturgical
tradition as well as current liturgical practice.
4. Must have the ability and desire to lead and sustain a program of quality
congregational singing.
5. Must have a good knowledge of quality repertoire available for liturgical
music programs for choirs, organ, and congregation.

B. Education, Training, and/or Experience
1. The qualifying degrees or credentials for professional status for Director
of Liturgical Music can be met in a variety of ways:
A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music in music performance or music
education.
Private study level of equivalency.

V. MAINTENANCE

A. Organ and Piano Care
1. The organ and piano must be properly cared for. Any repair issues must
be reported to the business manager as soon as possible.

B. Choir Loft
2. Choir area should be kept in a neat and orderly manner as it is a part of
the church. This will allow for choir members’ safety and general
housekeeping by the maintenance staff.

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