Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate with the Pastor in determining the Parish repertoire for all liturgies: Sunday and Holy Day Masses.
• Lead the choirs, instrumentalists and the assembly at liturgies and/or select team leaders to assist.
• Consult with leaders of liturgical and social ministries on the use of sacred music in their activities.
• Recruit, train, direct, and supervise vocalists and instrumentalists.
• Form, rehearse, and schedule choirs as required.
Qualifications and Skills
• High degree of proficiency with a principal instrument, capable of providing musical leadership during liturgies, preferably organ and piano.
• Working knowledge of other instruments that might be used in a liturgical setting and appropriate usage of these instruments in a Liturgical setting.
• Effective choral and instrumental conductor capable of directing both amateur and professional musicians, leading a choir in vocal exercises and providing vocal training as needed.
• Demonstrable skill as a leader of congregational singing.
• Possess extensive knowledge of a quality repertoire of liturgical music that spans various styles and forms.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in music or related field preferred.
• At least 3 years prior experience in liturgical music preferred.
• Liturgical planning training or experience.
Working Conditions
• Position may be full-time or part-time based upon the availability of the candidate. Presence for some weekend liturgies is; however, required. Duties may be adjusted based upon schedule.
Pay rate commensurate with education and experience.
About Parish / School / Organization Name
St. Katharine Drexel Parish is a vibrant community located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in what is often called the Gold Country. Serving around 1,000 families, the parish is looking for someone who loves their Catholic faith, desires to know Jesus Christ more each day, and want to use their musical gifts in sacred music to make the liturgy beautiful.