Description:
The Director of Music facilitates the music for all liturgical celebrations, educates the parish in areas of according to the vision of the Second Vatican Council, and assumes administrative responsibilities relevant to the position.
The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by its employees.
1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living.
2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of G od fearlessly and devotedly.
4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Pastoral Musician as Person of Faith.
A baptized Christian who is willing to enter into the faith life of the community in which he or she seeks to serve and lead. As a pastoral minister, the musician has the responsibility to nurture his or her own faith in order to nurture the faith of others.
Pastoral Musician as Professional Person
Commitment to professional development is a mutual responsibility of the musician and the parish. In order to maintain a competent level of professionalism, the responsibility of the pastoral musician includes:
- Practicing to improve or maintain skills in voice, conducting, and the instruments upon which the musician is expected to perform;
- Researching, developing, and mastering new music;
- Pursuing educational advancement in musical skills that relate to the parish's need (e.g., organ, piano, choral directing, vocal pedagogy);
- Keeping current with official statements and documents on music, liturgy, and developments in the pastoral field;
- Studying various liturgical music publications;
- Membership in professional organizations and attendance at national and area conferences and workshops;
Pastoral Musician as Educator
The pastoral musician is to educate the parish in areas of liturgical music according to the vision of the Second Vatican Council. This responsibility includes:
- Helping the parish grow in its understanding of the role of music in the liturgy;
- Helping the parish learn new liturgical music at an appropriate pace;
- Serving as a resource person for the liturgical music education of the parish council, Liturgy Committee, and pastoral staff;
- Serving as a resource person in liturgical music for the religious education process;
- Fostering and developing the musicianship of parish music ministers and clergy;
- Coordinating workshops and concerts as needed.
Pastoral Musician as Liturgical Minister
Under the leadership of the pastor, the responsibility of the pastoral musician as a liturgical minister involves:
- Coordinating the music ministry for all parish liturgies;
- Supervising and working with the Contemporary Music minister and Audio visual Team.
- Assuming the role of leading musician (accompanist or choral director);
- Making the creative choice of music and exercising its judicious placement for all liturgical celebrations;
- Recruiting, scheduling, and rehearsing various music ministries (e.g., adult and youth choirs, cantors, instrumentalists);
- Liturgy planning (working with the Director of Liturgy);
- Securing proper copyrights for all worship participation aids;
- Working with the Director of Religious Education and education staff in the preparation of children's liturgies;
- Meeting with engaged couples for the music preparation of wedding liturgies and preparing music for funeral liturgies.
Pastoral Musician as Administrator
The responsibility of the pastoral musician as an administrator involves:
- Making liturgical music policies in conjunction with the Liturgy Committee and pastoral staff, taking into consideration Diocesan and national guidelines;
- Formulating a music budget for the parish worship program;
- Developing and maintaining a liturgical music library of various styles and genres for assembly, choir, cantor and instrumentalists;
- Maintaining the parish's musical instruments;
- Making recommendations for the purchase of new instruments, sound equipment, hymnals and music supplies;
- Securing other musicians as needed for special celebrations, such as Christmas, Easter, Confirmation, etc.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's or Master's degree in music or its equivalent. Musical leadership requires skills in the following areas: keyboard, voice and conducting. Skills and experience may be required in other areas such as contemporary instrumental ensembles, orchestration, children's choirs, composition and familiarity with musical styles of various cultures within the community. A thorough understanding of Roman Catholic liturgical Theology and praxis. A knowledge of the history and repertoire of sacred music.
ORGANIZATIONAL/ INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
A high level of organizational and interpersonal skill is required. Attention to detail and working well with others (i.e. staff and volunteers) is also required. Work alongside the Director of Liturgy.
LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and analyze routine correspondence and compose appropriate responses. Ability to respond effectively to common inquiries from internal and external sources. Ability to effectively present reports and information to constituents. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply appropriate mathematical concepts and operations in establishing and maintaining budgets.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar. Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form.
