Musica Sacra is hiring: Director of Music - Holy Redeemer, College Park, MD in C

Director of Music - Holy Redeemer, College Park, MD

Job Description
May 23, 2023

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
4902 Berwyn Road
College Park, MD 20740

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church is searching for a full-time Director of Music. A thorough knowledge of the Catholic liturgy, a Bachelor’s degree in music at minimum, and previous experience are necessary. Strong organ, piano, and conducting skills are required.

Responsibilities:

1. Planning, directing, and accompanying all weekend liturgies (Saturday 5:00pm; Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, and 12:00pm), as well as holy days, funerals, weddings, and other special liturgies throughout the year.
2. Overseeing the Holy Redeemer Choir (20-member volunteer choir with professional section leaders, one rehearsal and one Mass per week from late Summer through the Feast of Corpus Christi in June).
3. Managing the Holy Redeemer Vigil Choir (5-member ensemble, 5:00 Vigil Mass weekly year-round).
4. Leading the Holy Redeemer Schola (ad-hoc ensemble, early music, seasonally and on select holy days).
5. Directing the Holy Redeemer Children’s Choir (grades 4-8, during the academic year).
6. Maintaining the music library and music budget.
7. Recruiting and training cantors, choir section leaders, substitute musicians, and instrumentalists whenever necessary.

Holy Redeemer has a 2 manual, 17-rank Möller pipe organ which was renovated in 2015. Salary is based on education and experience, and a full benefits package is available. Position will begin August 7, 2023.

For more information, or to submit a cover letter and resume by July 1, 2023, please email Rev. Robert Golas, Pastor, at robert.golas@holy-redeemer.org.

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