What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Director - St. Mary of the Assumption - Upper Marlboro Maryland position at Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington?
St. Mary of the Assumption in Upper Marlboro is seeking either a part-time or full-time Music Director to provide accompaniment and direct the various choirs for Masses in collaboration with the Pastor and other Parish Staff. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a proficient knowledge of the Roman Catholic Liturgy. This candidate should be proficient with skills in singing and playing the organ and/or piano.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and execute musical programs for Sunday Liturgies, Holy Days of Obligation, and other occasions as well as special events including, but not limited to, funerals, weddings, and other celebrations.
- Select appropriate hymns in conjunction with the pastor which are reflective of the liturgical season and the readings of the day.
- Schedule, coordinate, and conduct weekly choir rehearsals.
- Demonstrate an aptitude and willingness to cultivate the musical skill of current and new volunteer singers and instrumentalists.
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of the Music Ministry’s sound system and sound mixer.
- Coordinate in conjunction with the Pastor and the necessary service technicians, any routine or non-routine maintenance of the church organ and piano.
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Please forward your resume to: Plummers@adw.org