Music Director

Director of Music and Organist The Shrine of St.. Bernadette

11509 Indian School Rd. NE

Albuquerque, NM 87112

Terms: Experience: 1-2 Years (minimum)

Education: High School/College
Position: Full-time Employee

Base Pay: To be determined based on experience

Job Description The Shrine of St.

Bernadette Catholic
Church in Albuquerque, NM, within the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, is seeking a full-time Director of Music and Organist. The role involves working with cantors, adult and children’s choirs to develop our sacred music program and oversee all liturgical music.

The Director is responsible for directing all aspects of the sacred music program, including planning and providing music for weekend Masses, Holy Days of Obligation, funerals, weddings, and other liturgical celebrations. He/she will serve as the recommended musician for weddings and funerals at St. Bernadette or oversee and consult with other musicians, working with families to select appropriate liturgical music.

The candidate should embrace the purpose of sacred music—glory of God and sanctification of the faithful—be proficient in choral conducting, chant, organ, and Catholic liturgy, and support the holiness of the liturgy.

Requirements include a love for sacred music, chant, and relevant experience. The position reports directly to the pastor.

The Director must lead the congregation in singing hymns, Mass parts, and chant, including solos during Mass, with an emphasis on incorporating chant as often as possible in an a cappella setting. Strong vocal skills and a clear understanding of chant music styles are essential.

Responsibilities Oversee, evaluate, and coordinate all sacred music, musicians, and choirs in collaboration with the pastor.

Recruit, develop, and retain cantors and choir members for all Sunday Masses, Holy Days, and other liturgical celebrations.

Hold regular choir practices and musical formation sessions.

Arrange for organ or other music preparation at least 15 minutes before each Mass