Posted 10/1/2019
Job Title:
Director of Music
Hours:
Part time
Parish:
Queen of the Rosary Church
750 W Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Description:
Queen of the Rosary Church in Elk Grove Village, IL is an active community seeking a part-time Director of Music. The music director should be an enthusiastic, faith-filled person who is responsible for all areas of music ministry for the masses and celebrations. The ideal candidate will become an integral member of the staff; a servant leader who fosters faith, prayer, celebration, and collaboration with fellow staff members and volunteers. Through understanding of the musical, liturgical, and pastoral judgements that must be made in selecting music for liturgy, the Director of Music will foster the full, conscious, and active participation of the assembly. Responsibilities: *Selecting and directing music for all parish liturgical services directing and accompanying on piano all music ministers for liturgies, rehearsals, and special occasions -Funeral Masses and weddings are separate compensation and not a requirement to accompany *Will work in collaboration with Saturday evening Music Director *Will be responsible for being the Sunday Music Director at the two Sunday Masses *Coordinate practices for the adult choir *Recruiting and training adult and youth choir members, instrumentalists, and cantors *Assisting parishioners in planning music for weddings and funerals, and playing for wedding and funeral liturgies *Collaborating with Religious Education for Confirmation and First Communion celebrations *Maintaining and updating music library, instruments, and sound system *Oversees all administrative aspects of music and liturgy ministry *Work closely with Director of Liturgy
Requirements:
*Practicing Roman Catholic with knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy *Proficient on keyboard (organ and/or piano) and in leading a choir or ensemble; vocal skills preferred but not required *Adept at a variety of musical styles *Comfortable working with, training, and forming volunteer musicians *Good communication skills *Team Player with mission driven values and goals *Familiarity with basic computer software and email *Bachelor's degree preferred but not required with proven work experience *Attend parish employee meetings and trainings as dictated by Pastor
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