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POSITION SUMMARY AND DUTIES: To enhance the liturgical experience by ensuring the best musical accompaniment. This includes accompanying a choir singing traditional hymns and a cantor chanting Latin Mass parts. In addition to accompanying the choir and cantor the following responsibilities would also be included:
• Play the organ (4 manual Rodgers/Ruffati/Wicks Hybrid) at the10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sunday Masses. All hymns and service music is chosen by Coordinator of Music Ministry in advance. • Each Mass would include: the ordinaries, hymns and/or chants, and possibly preludes and postludes. • Playing the organ for Holy Days of Obligation (Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, etc.). This may include more than just the two normal Mass times. • 30-minute rehearsal before each Mass • 1 hour rehearsal with traditional choir (September-June Thursday evenings) • Play the organ at special rehearsal times with adequate prior notification by the Coordinator of Music Ministry (i.e. extra rehearsals around Christmas and Easter, etc.) • Occasionally works with the vocalist to accompany on solos during the Mass. • First right of refusal for funerals, weddings, and other special liturgical rites using traditional music. • Recommending and then arranging for substitute musician as requested by Coordinator of Music Ministry when necessary (absences, etc.) • Able to substitute at other Mass times if need be.
Average Hours Devoted to this Ministry Each Week: 5-10
QUALIFICATIONS ANDD REQUIREMENTS: • Must be a person of faith committed to Gospel values. Must understand and support the mission and purpose of the Church and Parish. • Experience should be 2+ years playing the organ. Basic understanding of Catholic liturgy and music is required, with an openness to learning more. Good sight-reading skills are necessary, especially for weddings and funerals. • Must also be able to work alongside whoever is conducting the choir/cantor in rehearsing the music. • Ability to work effectively with children and adults • Be an active listener with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and take directions and offer constructive suggestions. • Ability and willingness to play the piano is helpful but not required.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY: • Supervision Received: Reports directly to Business Manager in all matters pertaining to job responsibilities, time sheets, leave of absence, vacation and sick leave.
