Director of Music and Liturgy

The Director of Music and Liturgy Ministry must reflect the core values of the Catholic Church and Blessed Michael McGivney Parish Music Ministry Responsibilities: • Supervise and manage a team of musicians • Responsible for arranging music for all Liturgical and Para-liturgical services at Blessed Michael McGivney Parish • Responsible for scheduling organist and cantor for all Parish masses, Catholic holidays, and Holy Day of Obligation masses • Be on site at least 45 minutes before each liturgy to rehearse with musicians and provide appropriate preludes and postludes for every liturgy. • Assist in preparation of parish weddings and funerals by meeting with individuals/families to plan music and play for liturgical service • Provide sacred concerts and/or other fund-raising musical enterprises (i.e. Vespers in collaboration with Yale Institute of Sacred Music) • Serve as resource on musical and liturgical matters for all staff, faculty, and volunteer ministers in the parish, as well as provide catechesis to the parish at large on matters of corporate worship and musical celebration Liturgical Responsibilities: • Organize, coordinate, provide education • Prepare annual calendar of liturgical services in concert with other parish staff and submit for the approval of the pastor • Oversee the training and scheduling of song leaders/cantors • Review and evaluate overall quality of parish liturgical and musical program and make specific recommendations to the pastor (annual review and evaluation) • Make sure all general liturgical items (song boards, announcements, intercessions, etc.) The candidate shall participate in on-going courses related to changes in liturgy and be self-sufficient on the use of music software • The qualified candidate must have a minimum of 1-3 years in directing a faith-based choir in a Catholic parish • Strong proficiency and experience in playing both the organ (1871 Hook organ) and piano at a professional level, and proficient in conducting and singing • This individual must be a practicing Catholic deeply rooted in faith • Exemplary communication/people skills (working well with adults and children alike, as well as high school students) • Eclectic/versatile musical knowledge and styles including standard modern Catholic music, traditional hymns, and Praise & Worship style of music.

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