About this opportunity
Catholic Diocese of Dallas lists this Director of Music/Organist St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church opportunity in garland, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
Serve as the principal organist for the parish’s weekend Masses: 5:30 PM on Saturday and 10:30 AM on Sunday. (Masses celebrated in English)
Must be available to play Christmas Eve and Day, all Holy Week Liturgies including: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday.
Plan appropriate music for Sundays, Holy Days, and other parish liturgies in accordance with the liturgical calendar
Provide organ and/or piano accompaniment and lead congregational singing
Recruit, schedule, rehearse, and support volunteer parish cantors and other musicians
Recruit, rehearse, teach, and support the existing adult choir and children’s choir.
Coordinate substitute musicians when necessary.
Prepare and direct/play music for Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, Confirmation, First Communion, and other major parish celebrations.
Serve as primary coordinator of and be responsible for liturgical music for weddings, funerals (coordinating with families, couples, hiring singers and instrumentalists, etc.). All these services are additional income, other sacramental celebrations, as well as scheduling AV Technicians and sound system setup/progmming.
Maintain and develop the parish’s music library and other music ministry resources. (Licensing compliance.)
Ensure the maintenance of the parish musical instruments. Ongoing review and overall supervision for maintenance of all music equipment (piano, organ, and sound system).
Collaborate with the Pastor, parish staff, clergy, and liturgical ministers in planning worship
Help foster strong congregational participation and continue developing the musical life of the parish.
Meet with the Pastor and attend staff meetings. Performs administrative office work as needed.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
Strong proficiency in organ and piano
Experience accompanying and leading Catholic liturgical music
Knowledge of the Roman Catholic liturgy and the role of music within it
Strong sight-reading, accompanying, and leadership skills
Experience working with cantors, choirs, or volunteer musicians
Good organizational, scheduling, and communication skills
The ability to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, volunteers, and parishioners
A degree in music, sacred music, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent professional and liturgical experience will be considered
Vocal ability and experience directing choirs or ensembles are desirable.
Experience with Children’s choir.
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Worksite address
garland, TX, 75049, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.