Job Description
St. John Neumann Catholic Church (SJN) seeks a dynamic and engaging Director of Music to provide, organize, and/or coordinate music for all weekend and Holy Day Masses and other special liturgies at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
This position reports to the SJN Pastor.
Regular Duties and Responsibilities
-Plan music selections and lead music from the piano/organ for some of the six weekend liturgies.
-Prepare, rehearse, and lead music at Holy Day Masses, funerals, penance services, and other special liturgies/services (monthly Taize Prayer, annual Lessons & Carols, concerts, etc.)
-Rehearse St. John Neumann Chorale (Sunday 9:30) and cantors (various masses).
-Coordinate with accompanists and the directors of the Women's Ensemble, Bell Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, and Hispanic Music Groups.
-Hire and rehearse professional musicians for major holidays and Taize Prayer.
-Supervise sound system operation
-Collaborate with the Coordinator of Liturgy and oversee the Music & Liturgy Assistant on planning SJN liturgies, supervising the scheduling of cantors, choirs and accompanists and maintaining the register for all Convalidation and marriages that occur at SJN.
-Oversee ongoing development of SJN singers and accompanists and recruit new musicians.
-Prepare the music department annual budget.
-Oversee the organization of the music library and volunteers who manage and catalogue the library.
Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Requirements
-Excellent keyboard skills - piano and organ. Must play hymns and service music in a singable manner.
-Five years' experience working in a liturgical music environment.
-Bachelor's degree in music or related field.
-Knowledge of church liturgical music guidelines, especially as outlined by Vatican II. Must be familiar with the General Instruction of the Roman Missal and Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-Knowledge of vocal, choral technique, and choral conducting.
-Familiarity in working with Spanish-speaking ensembles.
Resources at SJN include two baby grand pianos, a Rodgers organ in the church with 9 ranks of Ruffati pipes, and another Rodgers organ in the chapel.
