Director of Music

Job Description St. John Neumann Catholic Church (SJN) seeks a dynamic and engaging Director of Music to provide, organize, and/or coordinate music for all weekend and Holy Day Masses and other special liturgies at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. This position reports to the SJN Pastor. Regular Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan music selections and lead music from the piano/organ for some of the six weekend liturgies.
• Prepare, rehearse, and lead music at Holy Day Masses, funerals, penance services, and other special liturgies/services (monthly Taize Prayer, annual Lessons & Carols, concerts, etc.)
• Rehearse St. John Neumann Chorale (Sunday 9:30) and cantors (various masses).
• Coordinate with accompanists and the directors of the Women's Ensemble, Bell Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, and Hispanic Music Groups.
• Hire and rehearse professional musicians for major holidays and Taize Prayer.
• Supervise sound system operation
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of Liturgy and oversee the Music & Liturgy Assistant on planning SJN liturgies, supervising the scheduling of cantors, choirs and accompanists and maintaining the register for all Convalidation and marriages that occur at SJN.
• Oversee ongoing development of SJN singers and accompanists and recruit new musicians.
• Prepare the music department annual budget.
• Oversee the organization of the music library and volunteers who manage and catalogue the library.

• Excellent keyboard skills - piano and organ. Must play hymns and service music in a singable manner.
• Five years' experience working in a liturgical music environment.
• Bachelor's degree in music or related field.
• Knowledge of church liturgical music guidelines, especially as outlined by Vatican II. Must be familiar with the General Instruction of the Roman Missal and Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of vocal, choral technique, and choral conducting.
• Familiarity in working with Spanish-speaking ensembles.