Director of music

Saint Ann Parish - Director of Music MinistrySaint Ann Parish Phoenixville, Pennsylvania is seeking candidates for the position of Director of MusicMinistry. Candidatemust be a practicing Catholic and have all current clearances including PA Child Abuse History Certification,PA Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.Job Summary:● Plan the music for all Sunday Masses (hymns and psalm selections based on readings for the liturgicalSunday)● Plan the music for all Holy Day liturgies throughout the year including Feasts and Solemnities andespecially the music for the Triduum.● Plan and perform music for Masses with school children - usually monthly as arranged by the school.● Work closely with the DRE for all special liturgies, events, or masses and be available to play for themand arrange for a cantor. Publish a schedule of cantors and hymn selections to sharewith the pastor and other priests.● Assist couples in selecting appropriate music for their wedding. Arrange music for the vocalist and instrumentalists. Meet with the families to assist in theselection of music and readings for the funeral Mass as needed.● Maintain professional skills through continuing education opportunities and personal practice.● Keep abreast of current growth and learning opportunities for liturgical music in the Catholic Church.● Maintain memberships in National Pastoral Musicians (NPM) and the Association of ChurchMusicians of Philadelphia.● Attend informational sessions and conventions for liturgical musicians as available (such as the NPMConvention).● Maintain a library of choral music both contemporary and traditional.● Work closely with the business manager within a financially responsible budget.● Maintain license to reprint and live stream music including reporting all such use to OneLicense.● Work in close collaboration with the pastor and meet on a weekly basis as needed.● Work with the Pastoral Assistant and others on the parish staff and meet as scheduled.● Work with the pastor and the liturgy committee in planning all liturgies by attending seasonal liturgycommittee meetings.● Collaborate with the Hispanic Music Ministry and support our other multicultural music ministries.Interested applicants for this full time parish role should send a cover letter, resume, and professionalreference to [email protected]