Music Director

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church; Marco Island (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church seeks a music director to oversee music for liturgical and non-liturgical events. The role includes training cantors, musicians, and choirs, arranging for organ and piano accompaniment, and coordinating with staff on announcements and publicity.

The position requires advanced musical education or substantial experience in a parish setting, plus basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Catholic.
• Experience with liturgical music in a parish setting.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares all music for liturgical activities.
• Accompany preferably by organ and piano.
• Leads all weekend Masses and Holy Days, funerals, weddings, and other services.
• Teaches both contemporary and traditional music reflecting Vatican II theology.
• Plans rehearsals with cantors, choirs, and musicians to prepare for liturgies and concerts.
• Recruits, trains, and develops cantors, musicians, and choir members.
• 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.
• Provides accurate copyright information and coordinates financial responsibilities.
• Organizes and maintains all equipment used by musicians (organ, piano, microphones, stands, sound system).
• Collaborates with other Music Directors and outside contacts to grow ideas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Liturgical music

Parish setting experience

Organ accompaniment

Piano accompaniment

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in music or related field

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.