Posted 2/7/2022
Job Title:
Director of Music
Hours:
Full time
Parish:
St. Joseph Catholic Church
121 E. Maple Ave
Libertyville, Illinois
Description:
- The Director of Music is responsible for enabling parishioners to encounter Jesus Christ through the music within the liturgical celebrations and worship experiences of the parish.
- Tasked with ensuring that the liturgical music assists the assembled believers to express the gift of faith that is within them and to bring a spirit of unity through music into the celebration.
- Responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation and ongoing improvement of the parish music initiatives.
- Must demonstrate strong leadership skills necessary to identify, develop and retain strong teams of volunteer leaders critical to the success of parish ministry.
Requirements:
- Previous experience participating in parish music ministry.
- Experience leading congregational song, choral conducting, and at least one other musical specialization (organ, piano, guitar, voice).
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with clergy, staff, parish leaders and volunteers.
- Practicing Catholic with understanding and support for Catholic Church teaching, mission, and values.
- Knowledgeable and comfortable with Church liturgical music in all forms and styles for the congregation, choirs, cantors, and instrumentalists.
- Thorough understanding of the musical, liturgical, and pastoral judgments that must be made in selecting music for the liturgy; ability to communicate and prioritize the role of music in liturgical worship.
- Full Description upon Request.
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