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Contact:

Joseph DiCamillo
Chair, Music Director Search Committee

sfxmusicsearch@gmail.com

Posted 4/7/2016

Job Title:

Music Director

Hours:

Full time

Parish:

St. Francis Xavier
524 Ninth Street
Wilmette, IL

Description:

Vibrant 1500+ family parish on Chicago’s North Shore. Passion for excellence in liturgical music of varying styles. Lead our congregation in song and prayer with inspirational playing of our 29-rank Casavant organ and our 7 foot Mason & Hamlin piano. Collaborate with school, religious education and other music ministers to enhance music ministry. Candidates must have at least five years of experience in the music ministry for a Roman Catholic church and at least a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in music and/or liturgy. Preferred start date: August 1, 2016. Compensation in accordance with the Archdiocese of Chicago guidelines.

Requirements:

Bachelor's in music and/or liturgy Excellent organ and piano playing skills Conducting ability Minimum 5 years in music ministry at Roman Catholic Parish

Special Directions:

Internal Candidates (existing employees) – Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Internal Candidate – Job Title – Full name”

External Candidates - Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Job Title – Full name”

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