What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Sacred Music Job at Catholic Diocese of Lansing in Milan position at Catholic Diocese of Lansing?
Immaculate Conception Parish in Milan, Michigan is accepting applications for a Part-Time Director of Sacred Music position. In partnership with the pastor, this position supports the Gospel message during the liturgy and through sacred music that encourages the assembly to live the message more fully during worship.
The Primary Responsibilities Include :
- To deepen the liturgical understanding of the assembly through the choice of songs;
- To help increase regular attendance at liturgies through the quality of music selected and learned by the assembly;
- To develop a plan in collaboration with the worship committee / parish staff to expand the music programs in the parish;
- To recruit, train, and sustain quality cantors for the parish liturgies;
- Is responsible for all music associated with worship including : weekend liturgies / holy days / special liturgies / weddings / funerals / etc
- Coordinates the staffing of all liturgies with competent musicians and singers;
- Participates in planning the liturgies with the pastor and is primarily responsible for the music selections of all worship celebrations; (Including holy days, special liturgies, weddings, funerals, etc.)
- Maintain musical instruments used for liturgies;
- Attain copyright permission for music;
- Provide liturgical formation, music education, and practical preparations for cantors / leaders of song, choral, and instrumental groups;
- Keep current on trends in liturgy and music and serve as a resource consultant for parish staff and groups regarding pastoral music;
- Have and / or acquire a familiarity with magisterial texts on sacred music in the liturgy such as : Sancrosanctum Concilium / Musicam Sacram / Tra le sollecitudini / General Instruction of the Roman Missal / Roman Missal / Musicae Sacrae Disciplina / etc
- Must attend all parish staff meetings
- Formulate and adhere to an annual music ministry budget;
- Submit the annual music ministry budget to the finance committee;
- Participate in the parish budget process;
- Continue to develop music ministry skills by taking courses / workshops and participating in conferences that are related to music ministry, the mission of pastoral liturgy, and the future direction of the parish. The parish will offset the costs of such professional development;
- Attend relevant diocesan ministry formation events.
- Meet with the pastor and other key staff members annual for performance evaluation and goal setting.
It is preferred that candidates have two years of experience in music ministry and it is preferred that he or she has obtained a bachelor's degree in sacred music or liturgical music. Please attach a resume and cover letter to the online application.
