Music Director/Organist Job at Church of the Holy Spirit in Dedham

JOB POSTING ~ Part-time Music Director/Organist

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). Base salary with additional stipends for funerals (average 125 annually) and weddings (average 15 annually).

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• To play at all weddings and funerals (unless families request otherwise).
  • 7.1: To secure substitute organists when necessary by reason of vacation, illness, or previously scheduled Masses.
  • 7.2: To assist engaged couples in choosing their music for their wedding ceremony/Mass.
  • 7.3: 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 towbelschner@stmarysdedham.com.