Choir Director

Choir Section LeadersThe Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City, MO is hiring four choir section leaders. The four singers chosen will assist the volunteer choir members and congregation in providing music for liturgies. The adult choir sings at 10:00 am Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, as well as Holy Days, and Diocesan liturgies. The choir rehearses for 90 minutes, beginning at 7:00 pm on Wednesdays. Section leaders may also be asked to assist the Schola, which sings on the 1st Sunday of the month (10:00 am) and the volunteer quartet on the 3rd Sunday of the month (10:00 am).Pay rate is $50/hour. Each rehearsal and mass call lasts 1 ½ hours.Responsibilities:Be present and prepared at all rehearsals and masses at which the choir sings, especially Christmas and Holy Week MassesLead possible sectional rehearsals when requested by the director of musicSing solos in choral anthems when requested by the director of musicCantor for high holy days and diocesan liturgies when requested by the director of musicCantor for weddings and funerals when requested by the director of musicQualifications:At least two years of formal vocal instruction. Singers who are enrolled in or have completed a degree in vocal performance or music education with voice as their principal instrument are preferredProfessional dress and attitudePreferred candidates will be practicing Catholics in good standingMust pass background check and VIRTUS "Protecting God's Children" training (1 hour online course)To schedule an audition, please contact Dr. Andrew Meagher, Director of Sacred Music. View email address on click.appcast.io