Sacred Music Director for St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temple, Texas, USA

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you passionate about sacred music and dedicated to leading others to Christ through the beauty of the Church's liturgy? St. Mary's Catholic Church and School in Temple, TX is seeking a Sacred Music Director who is eager to grow a vibrant music program and inspire young people to love Jesus through beautiful sacred music to join our awesome team.

At St. Mary's, we are committed to knowing, loving, and serving Jesus Christ so that we can proclaim Him to all those we meet. Our love for Jesus finds its source and summit in the liturgy, and thus we desire to foster a deep love for the Church's rich liturgical traditions. Our parish and school community are vibrant, faith-filled, and ready to support the growth of a dynamic music ministry that honors the sacredness of our worship and provides a place for disciples to grow in love for Jesus while serving in the liturgy.

As the Sacred Music Director, you will have the opportunity to help people grow and serve as disciples through a comprehensive music ministry that leads people to worship God in the Sacred Liturgy. Our parish staff works together to serve our amazing parish, and you will play a vital role in our team. Your responsibilities will include leading choirs, playing the organ and piano, recruiting and guiding volunteers, and teaching young people to sing and appreciate sacred music. You will also create worship aids, manage the music program's budget, and maintain the Parish Music Library.

• Liturgical Music Leadership: Produce high-quality liturgical music that reflects the Church’s rich tradition, including Gregorian chant, polyphony, contemporary, and other sacred choral and instrumental works. Lead music at a minimum of 3 Weekly Sunday Masses, Holy Days of Obligation, and other celebrations such as sung Liturgy of the Hours and processions.
• Coordinate Volunteers: Lead choirs and instrumentalists, recruit and guide volunteers, and ensure rehearsals are well-prepared and executed.
• Musical Instruction of Youth: Inspire and teach young people in the parish and school to sing sacred music with a focus on Gregorian chant and polyphony.
• Organ and Piano Accompaniment: Accompany choirs on the organ and piano at liturgies and ensure all instruments are well-maintained.
• Worship Aid Creation: Prepare worship aids for weekly parish and school liturgies as well as special liturgical celebrations.
• Weddings, Quinceañeras, and Funerals: Assist with selecting appropriate music for these special liturgies and provide music for all funerals at St. Mary's (Weddings and Quinceañeras will involve additional stipends).
• Administrative Duties: Develop and manage the music program’s budget, collaborate with parish and school staff, and maintain the Parish Music Library.

Join a parish and school community that values the transformative power of sacred music and is committed to supporting the growth of its music ministry. This is not just a job—it's a calling to lead others to a deeper love for Christ through the beauty of the Church's liturgy. This job is exciting and demanding because we are working to grow the Kingdom of God. We require applicants to be practicing Catholics with a deep passion for the Church's mission.

Requirements

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in playing the piano is required; organ proficiency is strongly desired. Proficiency in other instruments is helpful.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, committed to the mission and teachings of the Church.

Salary Description

$45000-70000 per year