Music Director

San Marco Parish; Marco Island (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

San Marco Parish seeks an experienced Music Director to oversee all liturgical and non-liturgical music, train cantors, musicians, and choirs, and manage related administrative duties. The role emphasizes planning, rehearsing, and coordinating music for Masses, weddings, funerals, and special events while fostering sacred music within parish life.

The candidate will lead weekend Masses, accompany on organ and piano, and collaborate with staff to support liturgy and outreach.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music or related field, or Bachelor’s with 15+ years of experience.
• Must be a practicing Catholic.
• Experience with liturgical music in a parish setting.
• Basic computer skills.
• Personal maturity and flexibility, commitment to Sacred Liturgy and sacred music.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares all music for liturgical activities, aligned with the pastor’s preferences.
• Accompanying music preferably on organ and piano.
• Leads weekend Masses, Holy Days, funerals, weddings, and special services.
• Teaches both contemporary and traditional liturgical music reflecting Vatican II texts.
• Plans and leads rehearsals with cantors, choirs, and musicians; recruits and develops musicians.
• Maintains professional competence through regular music practice.
• Coordinates bulletin announcements and publicity with staff.
• Participates in monthly staff and liturgy meetings.
• Maintains organized and updated music files and copyright information.
• Organizes and maintains all equipment used by musicians (organ, piano, sound system).
• Collaborates with Music Directors and external contacts to foster new ideas.

Skills

Liturgical music experience

Choral direction

Music planning

Organ accompaniment

Education

Master's degree in music

Bachelor's degree with 15+ years experience

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.