Director of Music

St. Leonard Congregation; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Leonard Congregation in Muskego, WI invites a Director of Music to lead liturgical song, accompanying and directing choirs and cantors, and to shape the parish's worship through a diverse repertoire.

The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and present music for weekend and special liturgies; collaborate with the pastor and Worship Committee; oversee technology and budget for liturgical music. Experience in Catholic liturgy, keyboard proficiency, and ability to engage volunteers are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in music, liturgy, or performance preferred.
• Previous experience in accompanying Catholic liturgy preferred.
• Proficiency in piano performance; organ is a plus.
• Vocal proficiency in liturgical music.
• Ability to direct and accompany choirs, cantors, instrumentalists, and the congregation.
• Familiarity with the Catholic liturgy and liturgical repertoire.

Responsibilities

• Establishes goals and programs to enhance the congregation's worship.
• Selects the music for Sunday masses and other liturgies in keeping with the liturgical season.
• Incorporates a broad range of musical styles.
• Serves as principal instrumentalist at parish liturgies and prayer events.
• Develops and directs cantors and two adult choirs.
• Provides for the liturgical-musical formation of the congregation.
• Provides music for school liturgies.
• Recruits and trains liturgical ministers, vocalists, and instrumentalists.
• Schedules liturgical ministers using Ministry Scheduler Pro.
• Secures trained musicians and instrumentalists as needed.
• Purchases and maintains the parish liturgical music collection.
• Assures compliance with license and copyright laws.
• Oversees the live-stream of the 9 a.m. Sunday liturgy.
• Arranges for the maintenance and repair of the parish's instruments and sound system.

Skills

Piano proficiency

Vocal proficiency

Direct and accompany choirs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in music, liturgy, or performance preferred

Job description

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Position Title: Director of Music

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Reports to: Pastor

The Director of Music is a professional minister who plans, accompanies, and directs the liturgical music which forms an essential component of the parish's worship.

I. Major Position Responsibilities

A. Liturgy

• Establishes goals and programs to enhance the congregation's worship
• Selects the music for Sunday masses and other liturgies in keeping with the liturgical season
• Incorporates a broad range of musical styles
• Serves as principal instrumentalist at parish liturgies and prayer events.
• Develops and directs cantors and two adult choirs
• Provides for the liturgical-musical formation of the congregation
• Provides music for school liturgies
• Recruits and trains liturgical ministers, vocalists, and instrumentalists
• Schedules liturgical ministers using Ministry Scheduler Pro
• Secures trained musicians and instrumentalists as needed
• Purchases and maintains the parish liturgical music collection
• Assures compliance with license and copyright laws

B. Technology

• Recruits, trains, and schedules volunteers for the technology ministry
• Prepares scripture and music slides for the church projection screens
• Oversees and directs the live-stream of the 9 a.m. Sunday liturgy
• Arranges for the maintenance and repair of the parish's instruments and sound system as needed

II. Other tasks

• Helps to plan the parish liturgical calendar for the year
• Prepares and monitors the liturgy budget
• Participates in staff and Worship Committee meetings
• Engages visibly at major parish events
• Creates operating procedures for all aspects of the position
• Other duties as assigned

III. Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in music, liturgy, or performance preferred.
• Previous experience in accompanying Catholic liturgy preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in piano performance. Ability to play the organ is a plus.
• Demonstrated vocal proficiency in liturgical music
• Ability to direct and accompany choirs, cantors, instrumentalists, and the congregation.
• Familiarity with the Catholic liturgy, liturgical seasons, etc.
• Broad knowledge of standard Catholic liturgical repertoire (e.g., Gather Hymnal) and contemporary (post-1998) Catholic liturgical music (e.g., Spirit and Song), as well as evangelical resources.

ADA Physical Requirements

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods; use hands; reach with hands and arms.
• Close vision required for paperwork and computer.
• Able to utilize computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone.
• This role functions in an office environment and uses standard office equipment.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the position. The responsibilities and requirements may be modified by the parish as necessary to meet changing pastoral, operational, and organizational needs.

Nothing in this job description creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will nature of employment, where applicable. Employment is subject to applicable parish policies, the employee handbook, and applicable archdiocesan policies.