Posted 1/5/2017
Job Title:
Music Director
Hours:
Full time
Parish:
St. Emily
1400 E. Central Road
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Description:
Primarily responsible for providing piano/organ music and direct the choir(s) at the regularly scheduled Sunday services. Will assist in the selection of appropriate piano/organ and choral music for each service. Additionally, will assist in the selection of additional hymns and/or service music in consultation with the pastor and Liturgy Committee. Responsible for music for all weekend liturgies. Responsible for music for funerals. Must be available to minimally provide piano/organ and choral music for the following liturgical celebrations during the year as scheduled:
New Year’s Day Vigils and associated services, Thanksgiving Day Vigils and associated ceremonies and services,
Christmas Vigils and associated ceremonies and services, Easter Vigils and associated ceremonies and services,
Parish Feast Day and associated ceremonies and services, Musical performances as approved by the Pastor.
Rehearse weekly (or as otherwise specified) with the choir(s). May conduct additional rehearsals as required to fulfill obligations for musical performances approved by the Pastor. Develop and direct choirs and provide instrumental accompaniment with choirs for the given liturgical season.
6.Responsible for development and leadership for the adult and children’s choir. Cooperate with the pastor, priest(s), and/or music/worship/liturgy committee in the area of general planning and leadership of the music program. Must attend ALL Liturgy Committee Meetings. Assist the Pastor in selecting appropriate hymnals, songbooks and other music resources.
As families request, the music minister will be contacted to perform music for funerals and weddings. Participate actively in professional formation of music/liturgy/ministry/organization of parishioners. Attend staff, liturgy and vicariate meetings as scheduled. Be responsible for assisting in the establishment of policies regarding the use of the church’s entire inventory of music instruments. Report to the appropriate staff member the condition and needs for the maintenance of the church piano and/or organ as warranted. The church will be responsible for the proper care and repair of instruments as needed. May attend approved music conferences, workshops, institutes and/or other forms of continuing education sessions. Proof of successful completion and /or attendance is required for reimbursements. May be required to provide piano/organ and choral music for additional celebrations as designated by the pastor.
Requirements:
Education Required: Significant formal training in vocal and instrumental music
Education Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Music or Liturgy
Experience Required: Two years as Music Director or five years as musician in parish ministry.
Experience Preferred: Five years as Music Director or 10 years as lead musician in parish ministry.
Skills Required: Proficient in a minimum of two of the following instruments/skills: organ, piano, guitar, voice, conducting, composing/arranging, etc.
Skills Preferred: Proficient knowledge and experience in piano and/or organ and voice. Expected to direct, practice and lead all parish choir groups.
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