Director of Liturgy and Music - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Houston, TX

Director of Liturgy and Music - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Houston, TXSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, a large suburban parish in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, seeks a talented and motivated Director of Liturgy and Music with a passion for musical excellence and love for the sacred liturgy. The successful candidate will serve a vital role on the parish staff. They will serve as principal organist for three Sunday Masses, as well as all major feast days and school Masses, rehearse and supervise paid staff singers, collaborate with the school music teacher in the thriving school music program at large concerts, develop solo organ repertoire, and build the parish choir program. Liturgical responsibilities include scheduling ministers and making weekly worship aids, in addition to other duties. The parish has a twelve-rank Moeller and Sons pipe organ. Both the parish and Classical school music program are thoroughly grounded in the rich treasury of sacred music of the Church’s tradition. The Director of Liturgy and Music is expected to program Gregorian chant, polyphony, and hymnody from the sacred treasury. They should be proficient on organ, as well as have experience in choral conducting and vocal training. The successful candidate must have an appreciation for the liturgical tradition of the Church, along with a pastoral zeal, living as a witness to Christ.Duties and Responsibilities

Reports to the PastorCollaborates with the music directors for the Spanish and Vietnamese MassesCollaborates with the school principal and music teacher in supporting the school music programPlanning, preparation, and execution of music for all English-language liturgical celebrations including weddings and funerals. Serve as organist for most English Masses, all school Masses, as well as weddings and funeralsRehearse and accompany choirs; supervise assisting organist, staff singers, schedule all musicians, choirs, and cantors.Work collaboratively with the school music teacher, who conducts the school choristers with the choir for the principal Sunday MassMaintain inventory of liturgical supplies and other liturgical duties as assignedPrepare worship aids in English and SpanishAttend parish leadership meetings and administer Liturgy and Music budgetsQualifications

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of Catholic music and liturgyCatholic in good standingLeadership, communication, planning and organizing skills and responsiveness to facilitating the worship life of the parish are requiredSupervisory experience preferredEducation and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Music or equivalent education or experienceThree to five years in a parish settingExcellent organ, keyboard, conducting and vocal skillsExcellent knowledge of Microsoft OfficeExperience in building a children’s choir preferredExperience with establishing and maintaining budgetsHours:

This is a full-time position with expected weekend and evening hours.Please send resume and letter of interest to:Rev. Stephen B. Reynolds, PastorSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic ChurchHouston, TXfrsbr (at) seascatholic (dot) org

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