Director music

Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Parish Sun Cityin Sun City West , AZDate Posted : Wed Feb 21 Fulltime Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Parish Sun Cityin Sun City West , AZDate Posted : Wed Feb 21 The Director of Sacred Music : • Selects music for all pertinent liturgies based on the liturgical season and the readings • Chooses music familiar to the congregation and introduces new music with special focus on retention • Prepares and reproduces worship aids for weekend and other liturgies • Hires and schedules professional cantors, choir accompanist and other musicians as needed • Directs the Parish Choir and plans, purchases and generates music for choir use • Plays the organ and / or sings for some weekend Masses and most other special liturgies such as Holy Days, Weddings, and Funerals • Manages the organ concert series of 3 or 4 guest artists per year • Maintains all Parish-owned instruments and the sound system • Plays and sings, or arranges a musician, for Funerals • Supervises the Parish Organist, who accompanies the choir • Compiles, writes, or otherwise creates descant parts for other instruments used in liturgies • Contracts special musicians (Brass, Strings, etc) for Solemnities like Christmas and EasterThe Director of Liturgy : • Creates a regular schedule of Altar Servers and Readers (the Eucharistic Ministers and Ushers are self-sufficient) • Maintains appropriate stock of liturgical necessities (host, wine, etc) and purchases more, as needed • Offers regular training and workshops for Liturgical Ministers • Ensures communication of Pastor's needs / desires for Masses to the MinistersThe successful candidate should possess the following qualifications : • Graduate degree in music with special preference for Church Music, Vocal or Organ Performance, or Music Educationo Undergraduate degree with extensive experience accepted • Choral conducting experience required • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and in a music notation program such as Sibelius or Finale • Ability to pass a background check, which may include fingerprinting, drug testing and credit history • Outstanding communication, organizational and interpersonal abilities • Practicing Catholic in good standing OR extensive experience with Roman Catholic liturgy • The ability to obtain an Arizona driver's license • Humility and a desire to serve God's people in music ministry • Ability to collaborate with the staff, the Pastor, choir members and stipend employees • Desire to carry out the Pastor's wishes and vision for music in the parishJob Requirements : Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Parish Sun City19002 N 128th AveSun City West AZ, 85375 Apply Now Last updated : 2024-03-04