Director of Music Ministries and Organist

Liturgical Music Leadership

Oversee all music associated with worship, religious education, social ministry, and evangelization within the parish.
Purposefully plan, coordinate, and execute music for all regular and special liturgies throughout the liturgical year.
Select liturgical music that reflects the richness of Catholic tradition and the needs of the parish community.
Participate in and collaborate with the Parish Liturgy Committee in planning all regular and special celebrations.
Serve as accompanist (organ and piano) and/or choir director for regularly scheduled liturgies and major feast days.

Cheoir & Music Ministry Development

Recruit, train, support, and sustain cantors, accompanists, instrumentalists, and choir members.
Oversee and provide leadership for the Parish Choir, Schola, Choral Scholars, Parish Ensemble, Sunday Night Contemporary Ensemble, Children’s Choirs, and Handbell Choirs.
Collaborate with choir directors and ministry leaders in planning and preparing liturgical music.
Conduct regular rehearsals and planning meetings as needed.
Evaluate the competence of musicians serving at parish liturgies, weddings, funerals, and special events.

Liturgical Planning & Sacramental Celebrations

Coordinate music for all regular parish liturgies, including:
○ Weekend Masses
○ Holy Days and major feast days
○ Holy Week and Easter celebrations
○ Christmas liturgies
○ School liturgies
○ Sacramental celebrations
○ Weddings and funerals
Coordinate and prepare worship aids, including parish bulletin inserts and worship programs for special liturgies.
Manage parish music copyright licenses and reporting requirements.

Music Program Administration

Coordinate and schedule musicians for all liturgies and parish events.
Oversee acquisition, maintenance, and care of musical instruments, sound equipment, church tower bells, and carillon.
Supervise concerts and musical events held within the church or parish facilities.
Coordinate facility usage and staffing for outside musical groups and events.
Maintain and update the Music Ministry section of the parish website.
Delegate responsibilities to the Associate Director of Music as needed.

Organ Installation & Parish Music Initiatives

Collaborate with the organ builder during the installation and voicing of the new 3-manual, 67-stop pipe organ (approx. September 2026)
Plan and organize initiatives related to the introduction of the new organ, potentially including:
○ Dedication services
○ Concerts and recital series
○ Educational programs and docent tours
○ Community and parish publicity efforts.

Leadership & Collaboration

Work closely with clergy, parish staff, liturgy committees, and ministry leaders to integrate music into parish life.
Attend regular parish and diocesan meetings as required.
Foster collaboration among parish ministries and music leaders.
Provide pastoral leadership and support to volunteers and ministry participants.

Administrative Responsibilities

Participate in the parish budget process and prepare annual music ministry budgets.
Maintain records of expenditures and submit requests for major purchases.
Oversee compensation recommendations and evaluations for parish musicians.
Assist in developing job descriptions, hiring, and evaluating parish music staff.
Ensure compliance with diocesan policies and parish procedures.

Continuing Education & Professional Development

Pursue ongoing formation in musical, liturgical, and spiritual areas.
Attend professional conferences and workshops such as the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM), American Guild of Organists (AGO), or similar organizations.
Stay current on developments in sacred music and liturgical ministry.
Participate in annual personal retreat opportunities.