Director of Music for Parish Liturgy

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

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