Director of Liturgical Music

About the role

The Director of Liturgical Music serves as principal musician, organist, and choir director, responsible for enhancing the liturgy and moving the faithful to worship.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, coordinates, and provides music for weekday, weekend, holy day, school, funeral, and wedding Masses and liturgies.
• Serves as principal musician and cantor and/or provides musical accompaniment.
• Trains, directs, and supervises choirs, instrumental ensembles, and cantors and coordinates extra musicians as needed.
• Develops the annual liturgical music budget and maintains strict accountability for all program expenditures.
• Maintains and organizes the parish music library, ensuring proper copyright and licensing compliance.
• Oversees the maintenance, repair, and tuning of musical instruments and sound equipment.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in music, music education, or related field, or Colleague's Certificate (CAGO) and Choir Master's Certificate (CMAGO) from the American Guild of Organists.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience with liturgical music programs, including school liturgies.
• Practicing Roman Catholic with a strong commitment to the Church and her teachings.
• Thorough understanding of the Church's sacred liturgy and sacred music tradition.
• Expertise in selecting sacred music that aligns with Catholic liturgical documents and guidelines for choirs, organ, and full congregational participation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead liturgical music as a cantor while providing expert accompaniment on piano and organ.
• Working knowledge of other instruments which might be used in liturgical music.
• Demonstrated skills as an effective choral conductor.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and sustain a program of quality congregational singing.
• Weekend and evening availability.
• Certified in Microsoft 365/Google Workspace.

How To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Christine Alderman at calderman@mgparish.org. Send applications or inquiries to: calderman@mgparish.org