Director, Music
Fulltime
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Parish Sun City
in Sun City West , AZ
Date Posted: Tue Apr 2
The Director of Sacred Music:
• Selects music for all pertinent liturgies based on the liturgical season and the readings
• Chooses music familiar to the congregation and introduces new music with special focus on retention
• Prepares and reproduces worship aids for weekend and other liturgies
• Hires and schedules professional cantors, choir accompanist and other musicians as needed
• Directs the Parish Choir and plans, purchases and generates music for choir use
• Plays the organ and/or sings for some weekend Masses and most other special liturgies such as Holy Days, Weddings, and Funerals
• Manages the organ concert series of 3 or 4 guest artists per year
• Maintains all Parish-owned instruments and the sound system
• Plays and sings, or arranges a musician, for Funerals
• Supervises the Parish Organist, who accompanies the choir
• Compiles, writes, or otherwise creates descant parts for other instruments used in liturgies
• Contracts special musicians (Brass, Strings, etc) for Solemnities like Christmas and Easter
The Director of Liturgy:
• Creates a regular schedule of Altar Servers and Readers (the Eucharistic Ministers and Ushers are self-sufficient)
• Maintains appropriate stock of liturgical necessities (host, wine, etc) and purchases more, as needed
• Offers regular training and workshops for Liturgical Ministers
• Ensures communication of Pastor's needs/desires for Masses to the Ministers
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:
• Graduate degree in music with special preference for Church Music, Vocal or Organ Performance, or Music Education
o Undergraduate degree with extensive experience accepted
• Choral conducting experience required
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar position is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and in a music notation program such as Sibelius or Finale
• Ability to pass a background check, which may include fingerprinting, drug testing and credit history
• Outstanding communication, organizational and interpersonal abilities
• Practicing Catholic in good standing OR extensive experience with Roman Catholic liturgy
• The ability to obtain an Arizona driver's license
• Humility and a desire to serve God's people in music ministry
• Ability to collaborate with the staff, the Pastor, choir members and stipend employees
• Desire to carry out the Pastor's wishes and vision for music in the parish Job Requirements:
19002 N 128th Ave
Sun City West AZ, 85375
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• Selects music for all pertinent liturgies based on the liturgical season and the readings
• Chooses music familiar to the congregation and introduces new music with special focus on retention
• Prepares and reproduces worship aids for weekend and other liturgies
• Hires and schedules professional cantors, choir accompanist and other musicians as needed
• Directs the Parish Choir and plans, purchases and generates music for choir use
• Plays the organ and/or sings for some weekend Masses and most other special liturgies such as Holy Days, Weddings, and Funerals
• Manages the organ concert series of 3 or 4 guest artists per year
• Maintains all Parish-owned instruments and the sound system
• Plays and sings, or arranges a musician, for Funerals
• Supervises the Parish Organist, who accompanies the choir
• Compiles, writes, or otherwise creates descant parts for other instruments used in liturgies
• Contracts special musicians (Brass, Strings, etc) for Solemnities like Christmas and Easter
The Director of Liturgy:
• Creates a regular schedule of Altar Servers and Readers (the Eucharistic Ministers and Ushers are self-sufficient)
• Maintains appropriate stock of liturgical necessities (host, wine, etc) and purchases more, as needed
• Offers regular training and workshops for Liturgical Ministers
• Ensures communication of Pastor's needs/desires for Masses to the Ministers
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:
• Graduate degree in music with special preference for Church Music, Vocal or Organ Performance, or Music Education
o Undergraduate degree with extensive experience accepted
• Choral conducting experience required
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar position is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and in a music notation program such as Sibelius or Finale
• Ability to pass a background check, which may include fingerprinting, drug testing and credit history
• Outstanding communication, organizational and interpersonal abilities
• Practicing Catholic in good standing OR extensive experience with Roman Catholic liturgy
• The ability to obtain an Arizona driver's license
• Humility and a desire to serve God's people in music ministry
• Ability to collaborate with the staff, the Pastor, choir members and stipend employees
• Desire to carry out the Pastor's wishes and vision for music in the parish Job Requirements:
19002 N 128th Ave
Sun City West AZ, 85375
Apply Now