The Archdiocese of Baltimore is seeking candidates for a part-time Director of Music. With the guidance of the pastor, this position will be responsible for the music ministry and coordinating sacred music at two weekend Masses, Holy Days, Sacramental celebrations, funerals, some weddings, devotions, and some national holidays. Rehearse and lead the choir for weekend Mass. Perform all duties consistent with Church documents on sacred music.

Essential Functions

• Select music and serve as lead accompanist on our Casavant organ for: weekend Masses, Holy Days, and Triduum, and additional devotions and special liturgical events as scheduled.
• Rehearse with the choir once per week
• Collaborate with staff of the parish and attend staff meetings if possible.
• Schedule other musicians as needed for weekend Masses, Holy Day Masses, and other liturgies.
• Schedule cantors for weddings and funerals.
• Develop and maintain a sacred music library of various styles for assembly, choirs, cantors, and instrumentalists.
• In collaboration with Pastor, engage in ongoing initiatives to educate all individuals involved in music ministry and the assembly on the proper role of sacred music in liturgy, in accordance with Church documents.
• Ensure that tuning, preventive maintenance, and repairs are performed on a timely basis for musical instruments at all worship sites.
• Work cooperatively with the Sunday evening Director of Contemporary Music when necessary.

Position Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in music or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Must be proficient in organ, piano, choral conducting, and vocal coaching.
• Minimum three years prior experience as a director of music preferably in a Catholic parish.
• Strong working knowledge of the treasury of sacred music, particularly within Catholic Church tradition; ability to integrate appropriate sacred music into each liturgical season and celebration.
• Working knowledge of Catholic liturgical rites, including Sacramental celebrations, and the liturgical documents of the Catholic Church, particularly as they relate to sacred music, including but not limited to: Sacrosanctum Concilium, Musicum Sacram, and the General Instruction on the Roman Missal.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to supervise and counsel volunteers and paid members of the music ministry.