Parish Musician - Two Sunday Masses Weekly

Location:

St. Henry's -

Averill Park Reports To:

Pastor Functions/Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Music/Choir Director and Pastor in determining the repertoire for all liturgies
• Assists with the selection of appropriate music based on scripture readings on a weekly basis
• Responsible for providing musical accompaniment at liturgies and rehearsals
• Coordinates with Music/Choir Director responsible for leading the choir, instrumentalists and the assembly at liturgies
• Responsible for recruiting, training, directing and supervising vocalists and instrumentalists
• Must keep abreast of current Church documents regarding liturgy, current liturgical music and hymnals
• As required, schedules and rehearses choirs
• Assure that the parish use of music conforms to Church and diocesan directives
• Participates and encourages parish musicians to participate in diocesan wide liturgies and celebrations when applicable
• Maintain professional skills through personal practice and continuing education opportunities
• Attend appropriate seminars/workshops on music in liturgy
• Supervise choir members and other musicians in absence of choir/music director

Minimum Requirements:

•  Minimum of two years' background training in instrument, skill in reading music and in transposingmusic is required to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this position
•  Must have good leadership skills
•  Ability to work collaboratively with others
•  Experience in areas of responsibility in ministry and have previous experience in musical accompaniment
•  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
•  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
•  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Required Skills:

•  Knowledge of Catholic music literature
•  Must possess a working knowledge of the Catholic liturgical service
•  Be familiar with all parts of the Mass and have knowledge of where music is required
•  Possesses an active faith life and is able to translate this into action for others. Will possess skill inorganizing spiritual programming
•  Communicates verbally and in written word effectively to other employees and volunteers
•  Must have an understanding of and ability to use collaborative management skills
•  Working knowledge of, and respect for, the traditions and teachings for the Roman Catholic faith

Additional Information:

Right of first refusal to play at funerals as they arise. $150/Mass. Roughly $12,000 annually.