Director of Music - St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church Madison, Wisconsin
Musica Sacra, WI, United States
Director of Music - St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church
Madison, Wisconsin
Overview
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, a 2000+ family parish with a large Catholic school located in Madison, WI, seeks a practicing Catholic musician with experience in directing parish music. This is a new, full-time position, created from several previously part-time jobs. Strong organ and conducting skills are required, as well as an ability to create a unified music ministry program.
Responsibilities
The Director of Music is responsible for coordinating all aspects of parish liturgical music including five weekend Masses and school liturgies. Responsibilities include:
- Serve directly as accompanist, choir director, or cantor for most parish liturgies.
- Accompany the 9:00 Sunday Parish Choir (September through May).
- In consultation with the Pastor and collaboration with the Director of Liturgy, be responsible for the selection of music for all parish liturgical celebrations.
- Accompany daily Masses at which school children are present. Select music and recruit and train volunteer musicians to assist at these Masses.
- Develop new choral ensembles including a chant choir and a children’s choir.
- Train and prepare parish accompanists and cantors; prepare and distribute music to all musicians.
- Recruit and coordinate paid and volunteer instrumental musicians.
- Establish an organ committee to oversee the purchase of and fundraising for a church organ.
- Manage the music budget, coordinate musician stipends, maintain copyright licenses.
- Create and produce worship aids (on occasion) for parish liturgies.
- Maintain upkeep of choir loft and instruments, manage the sound system and electronic hymn boards.
- Provide for the musical education and formation of parish musicians and for the parish at-large.
- Communicate with the Pastor and Director of Liturgy on a regular basis and attend parish staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned by the Pastor.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in music, liturgy, or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in parish ministry is preferred. Salary is based on education and experience with additional stipends for weddings and funerals. A full benefits package is available.
Application Process
Seeking position to start July 1, 2020 or earliest available. Applicants: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Fr. Scott Emerson at scott.emerson@stmariagoretti.org.