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Primary function: To serve as the pastor's delegate and parish's primary minister in the area of sacred, liturgical music. Full time or Part time. Qualifications: Education, training, experience, skills and ability equivalent to Bachelors of Music (degree preferred but not required if otherwise qualified). Ability to accompany on organ, piano, and keyboard Ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships. Broad ecclesiastical repertoire of traditional and contemporary music, ranging from Gregorian chant to hymns to contemporary liturgical music. Ability to prepare vocalists, cantors, and choirs Willing and able to learn the Roman Catholic Church's norms and practices related to sacred music and liturgy The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check and Safe Environment requirements Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Direct and coordinate the music ministry of the parish, planning and preparing music for the liturgy Direct the choir(s) of the parish Prepare vocalists, cantors, choir members. Grow the vocal abilities of volunteer singers. Accompany liturgies and rehearsals, or coordinate with alternates / substitutes Recruiting, retaining, expanding, training, and collaborating with volunteers of all ages and abilities in music ministry Curate the parish music library, advise on maintenance/repair of instruments Prepare and lead music for Sundays, Christmas, Easter, Holy Days, and others occasions Assist in preparing music for weddings and funerals Expands and develops the musical repertoire of the congregation and choir Develops the singing of the congregation; musical education of the congregation Preparing music for various voices / instruments, basic arranging / transposing Operation of audio system, sound board, microphones, and related technology Continue professional growth and develop, practice and rehearse Maintain Safe Environment compliance of music ministry

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