Director of Sacred Music

Working in close collaboration with and under the leadership of the Pastor, the DSM fosters the glorification of God and the sanctification of the faithful through sacred music and careful liturgical preparation in accordance with the tradition of the Church. Essential Functions • Oversee the planning and execution of all sacred liturgies in collaboration with the Pastor, including Sunday Masses, Holy Days of Obligation and Special parish liturgies and celebrations • Select and / or coordinate music for: Sunday, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM Masses and Saturday 5:00 PM Anticipated Mass • Plan and coordinate music for funerals and weddings; liaise with outside musicians as needed • Form and direct an adult choir, including weekly rehearsals and directing at least one Mass per Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation • Form and direct a school student choir, including weekly rehearsals and school Masses • Recruit, train, and schedule liturgical musicians, including: Cantors, Choir members and Instrumentalists • Arrange for substitute or supplemental musicians (e.g., brass, strings) for special liturgies • Ensure all liturgical music is well-planned, spiritually enriching, and executed with excellence • Oversee maintenance and tuning of parish musical instruments (organ, pianos, etc.) • Minimum 3 years of experience as a liturgical musician or music director (Catholic parish experience preferred). • Strong pastoral sensitivity and ability to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, volunteers, and parishioners. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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