Music Director

**Title:** Music Director

**Reports to:** Pastor

**Location**: St. Andrew Parish | Cape Coral, FL.

**Classification**: Salaried/Exempt

**Overview**

This position is responsible for music at all liturgical and non-liturgical celebrations; the training, development, and preparation of cantors, musicians, and choir members; and all administrative functions associated with the position.

**Job Responsibilities**

* Plans and prepares all music for all liturgical activities, in keeping with the preferences of the pastor.
* Accompany preferably by both organ and piano.
* Leads all weekend Masses and Holy Days, Funerals, Weddings, Penance Services, taped TV Masses, Christmas Concert, among others.
* Teaches both contemporary and traditional music that reflects Vatican II theology and scriptural texts.
* Plans and leads rehearsals with cantors, choirs, and musicians to prepare for all liturgies and non-liturgical concerts/performances.
Recruits, trains, and develops cantors, musicians, and choir members.
* Maintains professional competence through regular music practice.
* Works with staff to coordinate bulletin announcements, publicity, etc.
* Participate in monthly staff and liturgy meetings.
* Maintains organized and updated music files.
* Provides accurate copyright information and coordinates all financial responsibilities.
* Organizes and maintains all equipment used by musicians, including but not limited to organ, piano, microphones, stands, sound system.
* Collaborate with other Music Directors and outside contacts to facilitate the growth of new ideas.
* Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

* Master’s degree in music or related field **OR** Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of experience in lieu of master’s degree
* Must be a practicing Catholic.
* Experience with liturgical music in a parish setting.
* Basic computer skills.
* Personal maturity and flexibility, an appreciation for the path of discipleship, commitment to assisting the faithful to grow in understanding and appreciation for Sacred Liturgy and sacred music.