Sacred Music Director & Choir Conductor

San Marco Parish; Marco Island (FL); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Liturgical music experience

Choral direction

Music planning

Organ accompaniment

Formazione

Master's degree in music

Bachelor's degree with 15+ years experience

Descrizione del lavoro

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.