Director of Sacred Music

Full-Time | Starting Salary: $80,000+ | Full Benefits About the Basilica The Basilica of St. Adalbert, located in the historic West Side of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a distinguished Catholic parish with a rich history and long-standing commitment to the beautiful and faithful celebration of the sacred liturgy. The Basilica’s liturgical life emphasizes full adherence to the Church’s liturgical norms and tradition according to postconciliar liturgical books of the Roman Rite. About Grand Rapids Grand Rapids is a mid-sized city that combines the cultural amenities of a larger urban center with the accessibility and affordability of smaller communities. Key priorities for future development include: Fostering excellence in choral singing and vocal production in adult and youth choral programs Building a specialized schola cantorum focused on Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony, in addition to increasing the use of these repertoires throughout the entire program Implementing a stronger foundation for the sung liturgy with more regular use of sung propers (in English and Latin) in the liturgy Developing our Spanish-language Mass (at St. Mary’s Parish) with worthy sacred music Increasing the use of Gregorian Mass Ordinaries Contributing to liturgical formation and musical catechesis for both parishioners and volunteers The music program will continue to serve the Basilica’s broader mission to form a community of faith and prayer, to empower missionary discipleship, and to meet the challenges of our changing urban neighborhood in a spirit of outreach and evangelization. To apply for this position, please reference the ‘TO APPLY\' information contained in the job description above.

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