Music Director St. Agnes Parish

Parish Background: Job Responsibilities: • Select appropriate sacred music for all English Masses and celebrations • Assure parish celebrations have assigned organists, cantors, special musicians, and choirs, as appropriate • Promote and direct an adult choir to include weekly practices seasonally and special rehearsals as needed • Promote and facilitate a children’s choir • Coordinate with Spanish Music Ministry and any other music groups to assure the best of liturgy • Provide music information for Church liturgies utilizing screens • Prepare music for liturgies in a timely manner to share with musicians • Adjust audio systems as necessary for optimum sound • Attend diocesan and deanery musician meetings and workshops, and collaborate with local music directors • Attend parish staff and Liturgy Committee meetings • Maintain a diversity of hymns and Mass settings appropriate to particular liturgies/congregations • Prepare and administer annual Music program budget • Maintain and update the music library • Manage music licensing and fees and professional organization memberships • Maintain all instruments and music equipment • Encourage strong assembly participation in a spirit of prayerfulness • Seasonally evaluate the music program and consult with the pastor on needed changes/adjustments Time Commitment: Qualifications/Expectations: • Master’s Degree in Music preferred • Experience in a Catholic Church setting • Must be a practicing Catholic • Accomplished keyboard musician • Experience in choral conducting • Possess a pleasant and cheerful attitude of service to the parish community • Interact effectively with adults as well as children and their parents • Work well in a collaborative environment. • Presence at high profile parish events • 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 the Sacred Liturgy and sacred music