What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Director/ Organist (PT) position at Archdiocese of Boston?
St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Dedham, Massachusetts is looking for a person with a love for music and the Catholic faith. The Music Director/Organist Position would be part-time (approximately 20 hours a week).
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS
Please send resume and cover letter to wbelschner@stmarysdedham.com
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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To play the organ at the following Masses
- 4:00 p.m. Saturday Evening
- 9:00 a.m. Sunday Family Mass
- 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass
- Provide music for other special Masses such as First Holy Communion, Holy Days, and Holy Week.
- To direct the parish adult choir at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass and at other designated liturgies and services within reason. To recruit and rehearse adults for this choir.
- To direct a children's choir for the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Family Mass. To recruit and rehearse children for this choir.
- To be fully responsible for the selection and preparation of worship aides, and working with the cantors and encouraging congregational singing.
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To play at all weddings and funerals (unless families request otherwise).
- To secure substitute organists when necessary by reason of vacation, illness, or previously scheduled Masses.
- To assist engaged couples in choosing their music for their wedding ceremony/Mass.
- To make final decisions on all requests for special music at weddings and funerals.
- To assist the Parish Religious Education personnel with selecting Music suitable for special Family/Children's Masses.
- To be responsible for the purchase of all necessary music and music supplies, and the hiring and rehearsing of instrumental and vocal soloists for special Masses as deemed appropriate; all with the pastor's approval and within budgetary constraints.
- To secure needed copyright permissions in conformity with copyright laws and regulations governing the reproduction of printed material for programs.
- To be updated professionally by attending local workshops and appropriate conventions with compensation from the parish.
- To perform other related duties as needed and/or requested by the pastor, within reason, given directors time limitations.
- To be responsible for the oversight of the annual maintenance of the organ and pianos, which entails scheduling the days for this to occur.
SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in music or AGO certification (with training in choral organization and administration preferred). Or equivalent life experience.
- Efficiency in piano and organ.
- Knowledge of the Church’s tradition of sacred music, liturgical services and special functions of the Roman Catholic Church; knowledge of current church documents on liturgical music.
- Experience as a team member in working with plans and development of church music programs helpful.
- Possesses clear communication skills with varying age groups
- Experience in directing and conducting church music
Please send resume and cover letter to wbelschner@stmarysdedham.com
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