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Holy Family Catholic Church
Director of Music Ministry
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What they do
A Music Director leads music ensembles in a variety of different settings. Conducts orchestras or choral groups, church choirs, or pit orchestras in a music theatre production. Chooses music for performances, or composes or arranges music for ensembles to perform; runs rehearsals and directs soloists or guest performers.
$60,270 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Director of Music Ministry Holy Family Catholic Church
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- -Plan and prepare music selections for all Parish liturgies, including, but not limited to Sundays and Holy Days, Parish Missions, Parish Retreats, weekday liturgies (as specified), prayer meetings, funerals, and other Parish events as appropriate
- -Recruit, form, and lead volunteer and contract musicians
- -Participate in bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings as assigned
- -Build teams and delegate responsibilities effectively
- -Coordinate and maintain schedules for choirs, cantors, accompanists, and instrumentalists
- -Maintenance and organization of the Parish music library, equipment including the sound system, and related resources
- -Create worship aids for all sung liturgies Successful Candidates Will
- -Be a practicing Catholic in good standing (Safe Environment-approved)
- -Demonstrate a deep appreciation for the role of sacred music in worship
- -Exhibit strong pastoral leadership, initiative, and organizational/executive skills
- -Foster and inspire a spirit of prayer, participation, and excellence among music ministers
- -Collaborate effectively with clergy, staff, and the Parish worship team
- -Set and implement short
- and long-term goals for the music ministry
- -Show creativity and a commitment to ongoing musical liturgical and professional development
- -Promote good public relations both within and beyond the Parish, and is involved in ecumenical, Deanery, and Archdiocesan network of professional peers Qualifications
- -Bachelor's Degree with, at least, three (3) years of relevant experience. Equivalent combinations of education, formation, and professional experience will be considered; Master's Degree in Music preferred
- -Proficiency in piano and/or organ
- -Experience in vocal pedagogy, choral conducting, and ensemble leadership
- -Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint
- -Strong communication skills: in-person and written Strong Knowledge Of
- -Sacred music and Catholic liturgical tradition
- -Liturgical planning and Catholic sacred music repertoire selection
- -Foundational and primary Church documents on liturgy and sacred music Apply Today Candidates who feel called to serve the Church through music ministry are invited to submit a resume and cover letter with salary expectation.
Pay:
From $43,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings