Posted 9/26/2022
Job Title:
Coordinator of Music Ministry
Hours:
Part time
Parish:
St. Stanislaus & St. Christopher Parish
4130 147th St.
Midlothian, IL, 60445
Description:
Description:
The Sacred Liturgy is the highest form of prayer and, as such, needs to be celebrated with dignity and devotion to the way the Church intends the liturgy to be celebrated. Integral to the celebration of the Church’s liturgy—especially the Eucharist—is the sacred music that accompanies various liturgical actions. A coordinator of Music should be well versed and skilled in music and song but also understand the dynamics of the Church’s liturgy.
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
- Accompany, sing and/or arrange cantors for three weekend liturgies (Saturday: 4:30 PM, Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9:30 AM).
- Accompany, sing and/or arrange cantors for major Holy Days, Christmas, Holy Week, and holy days of obligation.
- Opportunities to accompany Funerals, Weddings, and Quinceañeras, which are all compensated additionally to what is offered for this position.
- Work with and help schedule cantor(s) for liturgies with music.
- Lead the adult English choir.
- Lead the school children’s choir.
- Accompany the school Mass.
- Lead the instruction/formation of the Hispanic choir.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Record and report use of hymns/music to proper licensing agents.
- Maintain and oversee the maintenance of and upkeep of all parish musical instruments.
- Select appropriate and approved hymns for use at Sunday and other parish liturgies that encourage and assist the assembly to express the gift of faith that is within them.
- Build a repertoire of music that encourages participation and singing at liturgy that takes advantage of the variety of styles approved for use in the liturgy.
- Be a resource for any volunteer/paid musicians/cantors.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in music or equivalent.
- A degree or training in liturgy is highly preferred.
- Understand liturgical music and be well versed in the various hymns and music styles that are appropriate to the Church’s liturgy.
- Exhibit proficiency in organ and piano and vocal technique.
- Proficiency in other instruments would be highly valuable.
- Ability to work well with others including good communication skills.
- Knowledge of and ability to use modern technology would be highly valuable.
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates should send a resume and references to rortiz@archchicago.org
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