Director of Music

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

Job Description

St. John Neumann Catholic Church (SJN) seeks a dynamic and engaging Director of Music to provide, organize, and/or coordinate music for all weekend and Holy Day Masses and other special liturgies at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

This position reports to the SJN Pastor and is defined as Full-Time with benefits:

• Meaningful work
• service oriented and respectful work environment
• work-life balance
• generous leave, including paid FML
• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b) and retirement plans

Regular Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan music selections and lead music from the piano/organ for some of the six weekend liturgies.
• Prepare, rehearse, and lead music at Holy Day Masses, funerals, penance services, and other special liturgies/services (monthly Taize Prayer, annual Lessons & Carols, concerts, etc.)
• Rehearse St. John Neumann Chorale (Sunday 9:30) and cantors (various masses).
• Coordinate with accompanists and the directors of the Women's Ensemble, Bell Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, and Hispanic Music Groups.
• Hire and rehearse professional musicians for major holidays and Taize Prayer.
• Supervise sound system operation
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of Liturgy and oversee the Music & Liturgy Assistant on planning SJN liturgies, supervising the scheduling of cantors, choirs and accompanists and maintaining the register for all Convalidation and marriages that occur at SJN.
• Oversee ongoing development of SJN singers and accompanists and recruit new musicians.
• Prepare the music department annual budget.
• Oversee the organization of the music library and volunteers who manage and catalogue the library.

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent keyboard skills - piano and organ. Must play hymns and service music in a singable manner.
• Two-three years' experience working in a liturgical music environment.
• Bachelor of Music or similar experience.
• Knowledge of church liturgical music guidelines, especially as outlined by Vatican II. Must be familiar with the General Instruction of the Roman Missal and Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of vocal, choral technique, and choral conducting.
• Familiarity in working with Spanish-speaking ensembles.

Resources at SJN include two baby grand pianos, a Rodgers organ in the church with 9 ranks of Ruffati pipes, and another Rodgers organ in the chapel.

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

Start Date: Flexible