Posted 9/21/2016
Job Title:
Pastoral Musician
Hours:
Part time
Parish:
Sacred Heart Parish
8245 W. 111th St.
Palos Hills, IL
Description:
Oversee the music planning, preparation and performance for all weekend Masses, holy days, and special liturgies. Prepare and schedule cantors. Lead the adult choir (consisting of 15-25 volunteer members) at weekly evening rehearsals. Recruit, encourage and develop a youth/children’s group, as feasible. Arrange for vocalists/substitute musicians, as needed. Arrange for and prepare instrumentalists for seasonal celebrations. Meet with couples to plan and then to perform weddings. Serve as a staff member willing to collaborate to enrich the spiritual and liturgical life of the parish.
Requirements:
Sacred Heart Parish is seeking a qualified person to fill the position of Pastoral Musician. We are looking for someone who is creative and has musical experience with all genres of sacred music, both traditional and contemporary; someone with strong interpersonal and pastoral skills.
Qualifications include education and experience in Catholic liturgy and a solid understanding of selecting music for liturgy. Significant formal training and proficiency in instrumental (organ/piano) and vocal music plus choral directing is required. Compensation will be determined according to Chicago Archdiocesan guidelines and the candidate’s background/qualifications.
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