Director of Sacred Music & Liturgy

Church of the Holy Spirit; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Reston, VA seeks a Director of Music to plan, rehearse, and lead music for weekend and Holy Day Masses, and other liturgies, coordinating with choirs, cantors, and ensembles.

The role requires a Bachelor of Music or equivalent, strong keyboard skills on piano and organ, familiarity with liturgical guidelines, and the ability to work with diverse communities, including Spanish-speaking groups. Salary is $75,000–$85,000 with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent keyboard skills – piano and organ.
• Two-three years’ experience working in a liturgical music environment.
• Bachelor of Music or similar experience.
• Knowledge of church liturgical music guidelines, especially Vatican II.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of vocal, choral technique, and choral conducting.
• Familiarity working with Spanish-speaking ensembles.

Responsibilities

• Plan music selections and lead music for weekend liturgies.
• Prepare, rehearse, and lead music at Holy Day Masses, funerals, and other services.
• Rehearse Chorale and cantors.
• Coordinate with accompanists and ensembles.
• Hire and rehearse musicians for major holidays and Taize Prayer.
• Supervise sound system operation.
• Oversee development of singers and recruit musicians.
• Prepare the music department annual budget.
• Organize the music library and manage volunteers.

Skills

Keyboard skills (piano & organ)

Liturgical music experience

Communication & interpersonal skills

Vocal & choral technique

Choral conducting

Spanish-speaking ensembles

Education

Bachelor of Music or equivalent

Job description

St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Reston, VA seeks a Director of Music to plan, rehearse, and lead music for weekend and Holy Day Masses, and other liturgies, coordinating with choirs, cantors, and ensembles.

The role requires a Bachelor of Music or equivalent, strong keyboard skills on piano and organ, familiarity with liturgical guidelines, and the ability to work with diverse communities, including Spanish-speaking groups. Salary is $75,000–$85,000 with full benefits.