Part-Time
Catholic Music Director
Ladgov Corporation
No salary listed
Goldsboro, NC, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
Category
 Audio & Sound Design |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Music or a related field and/or five (5) or more years of experience in church music ministry, or equivalent academic credentials and experience in a church or chapel setting.
- Must skillfully play piano/keyboard, accurately performing written music with correct notes and appropriate tempo.
- Must be able to sight-read, arrange, improvise/improve upon, play, and score music applicable to the instrument being played.
- Must be capable of conducting, accompanying, and musically leading a choir during rehearsals and liturgies.
- Must possess the musical skill necessary to perform in a style appropriate for Catholic worship and liturgy.
- Must be able to fully and fluidly perform core Catholic liturgical components, including the Responsorial Psalm, Gloria, Sanctus, and Lamb of God.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English.
- Must be able to work professionally and respectfully within a diverse, multi-faith environment.
- Must provide references validating favorable previous experience in music ministry or music direction.
- Must successfully demonstrate required musical proficiency through a live or recorded audition, including standard Catholic Mass music and basic choir direction skills.
- Must meet applicable background screening requirements associated with programs involving individuals under 18.
Responsibilities
- Provide musical direction and accompaniment for scheduled Catholic worship services, rehearsals, and special services.
- Lead a minimum of one choir rehearsal and one worship service each week.
- Direct, accompany, and musically lead the choir and cantors during rehearsals and liturgies.
- Lead worship songs and hymns for congregational singing.
- Play piano/keyboard and provide instrumental accompaniment as required.
- Accurately perform the core musical components of Catholic liturgy, including the Gloria, Responsorial Psalm, Sanctus, and Lamb of God.
- Select, sequence, arrange, and rehearse appropriate Catholic liturgical music.
- Adapt musical arrangements to match the abilities and composition of the choir.
- Coordinate music for special services and liturgical seasons, including Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, memorial services, funerals, and other special events.
- Conduct scheduled choir rehearsals lasting between one and three hours.
- Arrive at least 50 minutes before worship services to review the order of worship, conduct choir warm-ups, prepare musical equipment, and complete necessary sound checks.
- Encourage active participation in the choir and support the continued development of the Catholic music program.
- Coordinate musical selections, schedules, equipment needs, and program requirements with Catholic pastoral leadership.
- Provide recommendations regarding music programming, equipment needs, and musical selections for the liturgical year.
- Follow applicable copyright and music licensing requirements.
- Properly maintain, organize, and secure musical instruments and equipment after use.
- Ensure all areas used for music activities are left clean, organized, and secure.
- Maintain professional conduct, appearance, communication, punctuality, and reliability.
- Maintain consistent coverage of scheduled musical services and activities.