Posted 9/21/2015
Job Title:
Musician/Music Ministry
Hours:
Part time
Parish:
St. James
134 North Ave
Highwood, Illinois
Description:
Collaborates with the Pastor, under his supervision, and with other members of the parish staff, integrating his or her own area of responsibility with the overall parish endeavor. Selects and plans music in cooperation with the Pastor, Coordinator of Liturgy and the liturgy teams/committee for use in parish liturgies. Selects and develops participation aids for the congregation, selects and maintains musical instruments, coordinates services and schedules of parish musicians, assures copyright permission, etc. Prepares and manages the budget for the parish music program in collaboration with the Coordinator of Liturgy and the Pastor.
Collaborates with the Coordinator of Liturgy, and with other staff members, e.g., Principal, DRE, Youth Minister, etc., to coordinate and ensure appropriate music for all parish sacramental celebrations, and provides them with consultation and needed assistance.
Requirements:
Playing the organ in the choir loft and piano on the first floor off of the sanctuary. Lead song when needed, available for Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 8 am, 10 am and available once a month for 12 pm Spanish Guitar Choir. Direct an adult choir and children's choir once a month, possible other celebrations.
Is knowledgeable of and comfortable with Church music literature in all forms and styles for the congregation, choirs (adult, teen, and children), vocalists, and instrumentalists. Proficient in liturgical principles. Has a thorough understanding of the musical, liturgical, and pastoral judgments which must be made in selecting music for liturgy. Teaching songs to an adult Spanish choir at the 12 pm is a plus. Available for funerals and weddings.
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