Posted 6/6/2016
Job Title:
Associate Director of Music
Hours:
Part time
Parish:
St. Benedict Parish & Preparatory School
2215 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, Illinois
Description:
The ideal candidate is a dynamic and energetic person who will help foster the continued growth of our music ministry. The Associate Director of music works collaborataively with the Director of Music and Liturgy team to enhance our liturgies, specifically through the direction of the Adult Choir. This position is available August 1st, 2016. Responsibilities include: Rehearse, recruit, and accompany the Adult Choir at the 9:00am mass. Creatively program choral repertoire to supplement the congregational music.
Accompany overflow masses on Easter morning and all Holidays/Masses at which the Adult Choir sings. Obligations for other Holy Days and feasts are negotiable. Right of first refusal on all substitute work. Promote the continued growth of our program through collaboration with the music ministry team. Responsibilities may expand as our music ministry continues to grow. Reports to Director of Music Ministry.
Requirements:
Must possess high sight-reading ability.
Must posses a strong knowledge of Catholic Liturgy. Must by a proficient organist and pianist. Candidates with choral and/or music ed. experience are preferred. Candidates with vocal ability are preferred. All candidates must pass a criminal background check and become VIRTUS certified.
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