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.
