Music Director

Diocese of Venice, Inc.; Marco Island (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Venice, Inc. is seeking a Music Director to oversee all liturgical and non-liturgical music, train cantors and choirs, and handle related administrative duties within the parish setting.

The role requires either a Master’s degree in music or a BA with extensive parish experience; candidates must be practicing Catholics with experience in parish liturgical music. On-site position serving the Marco Island, Florida community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music or BA with 15+ years parish liturgical music experience.
• Must be a practicing Catholic.
• Experience with liturgical music in a parish setting; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare music for all liturgical activities as directed by the pastor.
• Lead weekend Masses and Holy Days, funerals, weddings, and related services.
• Teach contemporary and traditional music reflecting Vatican II texts.
• Plan rehearsals; recruit and develop cantors, choirs, and musicians.
• Maintain music files and coordinate copyright, finances, and equipment.

Skills

Liturgical music

Parish choir leadership

Catholic faith

Music theory

Education

Master’s degree in music

Bachelor’s degree + 15+ years parish experience

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for music at all liturgical and non-liturgical celebrations; the training, development, and preparation of cantors, musicians, and choir members; and all administrative functions associated with the position.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares all music for all liturgical activities, in keeping with the preferences of the pastor.
• Accompany preferably by both organ and piano.
• Leads all weekend Masses and Holy Days, Funerals, Weddings, Penance Services, taped TV Masses, Christmas Concert, among others.
• Teaches both contemporary and traditional music that reflects Vatican II theology and scriptural texts.
• Plans and leads rehearsals with cantors, choirs, and musicians to prepare for all liturgies and non-liturgical concerts/performances.
  Recruits, trains, and develops cantors, musicians, and choir members.
• Maintains professional competence through regular music practice.
• Works with staff to coordinate bulletin announcements, publicity, etc.
• Participate in monthly staff and liturgy meetings.
• Maintains organized and updated music files.
• Provides accurate copyright information and coordinates all financial responsibilities.
• Organizes and maintains all equipment used by musicians, including but not limited to organ, piano, microphones, stands, sound system.
• Collaborate with other Music Directors and outside contacts to facilitate the growth of new ideas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in music or related fieldORBachelor’s degree with 15+ years of experience in lieu of master’s degree
• Must be a practicing Catholic.
• Experience with liturgical music in a parish setting.
• Basic computer skills.
• Personal maturity and flexibility, an appreciation for the path of discipleship, commitment to assisting the faithful to grow in understanding and appreciation for Sacred Liturgy and sacred music.