Music Coordinator

• Play the organ and piano for vigil and Sunday Masses; coordinate with cantors as necessary • Direct the choir(s) at the principle Sunday Mass celebrations as well as other major celebrations including the triduum, confirmation, solemnities during the year, and others as directed by the pastor • Play and sing on major Holy Days and holidays including but not limited to: Assumption, All Saints, All Souls, Immaculate Conception, Christmas, Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day • Play at funerals and weddings, or direct one of the choirs in serving at these times • Play at first communion Masses and school graduation Mass • In conjunction with the pastor, participates in the selection of appropriate liturgical music Coordinates with the directors of the volunteer choirs regarding their selection of music for masses • Coordinate and rehearse with cantors as needed • Arrange for practice space for volunteer choirs and other musicians as needed • Insures that the parish musical instruments (organ, piano, etc.) • Maintains awareness of current trends in liturgy and music by reading professional journals and researching new music • Invites, encourages, and enhances assembly participation in the sung liturgy; assures ongoing expansion of the parish music repertoire • Recruit, train, direct, and supervise volunteer vocalists and instrumentalists • Form, rehearse, and schedule choirs as required • Select, train, supervise, and mentor assistant directors (i.e. team leaders) as required • Develop formal and informal communication on a regular basis with music ministers • Instill a sense of service and stewardship within the Ministry • Other duties as assigned Knowledge and Skills: • Demonstrable skill as a leader of congregational singing • High degree of proficiency with a principal instrument capable of providing musical leadership during liturgies, preferably keyboard, piano, or organ • Able to "sight read" music • Effective choral and instrumental conductor capable of directing amateur musicians, leading a choir in vocal exercises, and providing vocal training as needed • Ability to lead and train musicians in music theory and application • Friendly with excellent people and communication skills • Ability to work flexible hours • Active member of a Catholic faith community • Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.