General Summary of the Position

Performs all duties/functions relevant to the traditional choir music programs; must be able to play pipe organ, works to coordinate all aspects of choir music for liturgical and worship services.  Works for Pastor on carrying out these duties for the smooth functioning of relevant parish activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

·         Plans/implements all aspects of the music for the traditional, Liturgical Services and other parish activities.

·         Conducts the weekend Mass Choir

·         Recruits new members.

·         Handles organizational matters.

·         Plans music procures sufficient music copies as needed for choir and congregation.

·         Works with R.C.I.A. and other staff people in planning for special rites/music in liturgies relevant to their work, as necessary.

·         Conducts rehearsals and liturgy services as designated for assigned choir(s) activities; arranges for substitute when unable to be present.

·         Supervises and directs instrumentalists and choir members.

·         Purchases, upon approval, catalogues, repairs and manages all printed music materials, library holdings for assigned choir(s) and congregation as needed.

·         Helps to develop a master plan for long-range direction of parish liturgy/music program.

·         Helps coordinate and plan the music for special feasts, services and functions in the parish/church, working in consultation with the pastor and other music staff personnel as requested (especially when 2 or more choirs are singing at the same liturgy/function).

·         Helps in training and implementing cantor program, working in conjunction with other music staff/choir director(s) on parish staff.

·         Works cooperatively with music/choir directors/ministers of other parishes in planning, participation in and/or implementing special diocesan choral music programs, presenta­tions or functions as indicated/as requested by the pastor or the bishop.

Keeps current regarding trends and directions of sacred/church music in the Catholic Church to assure music used in parish liturgical services and special activities is