Music Director

Scope The Music Director has primary responsibility for the planning and development of the parish's music ministry at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He/she must have practical experience in planning worship and in leading liturgical music. Specific Responsibilities • For the Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 9 am, and Sunday 11:30 am Masses o Determine Mass settings to be used o Select hymns that correspond to the readings and celebration of the day o Accompany and direct the choir o Direct the rehearsals • For the 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) and 5 p.m. Sunday Masses o Attend rehearsals as needed o Provide theological/liturgical formation and professional development as needed • For the Friday 8:20 school Mass and for school Masses on holy days o Provide accompaniment for the Mass • Coordinate participation of choirs in regularly scheduled liturgies and special occasions (such as holy days) • Prepare recommendations for annual budget for all music-related areas and operate within the budget • Oversee the purchase of new music within the budget • Attend regular staff meetings • Evaluate and suggest equipment needed for music ministry; maintain instruments by arranging for repair and tuning as necessary • Arrange substitutes when personally unavailable • Coordinate music for funerals and weddings (fee schedule determined separately) • Report appropriate music information to licensing company • Oversee production of weekend worship aides as needed • For 5:00 Saturday and 9:00 Sunday Masses (outside of Lent), choose appropriate solo organ preludes and postludes to precede and follow Mass. • Compliant with diocesan Safe Environment policy, including background check • Lead a life in keeping with the teachings of the Catholic Church Preferred • A practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Church, both in faith and action.

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