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Church of the Holy Spirit

Music Director Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church

Church of the Holy Spirit, Henderson, Kentucky, us, 42419


Reports to : Pastor and Associate Pastor; collaborates closely with the Director of Liturgy.

Primary function:

To serve as the pastor’s delegate and parish’s primary minister in the area of sacred, liturgical music.

Qualifications:

Education, training, experience, skills and ability equivalent to Bachelors of Music (degree preferred but not required if otherwise qualified).

Ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships.

Broad ecclesiastical repertoire of traditional and contemporary music, ranging from Gregorian chant to hymns to contemporary liturgical music.

Ability to prepare vocalists, cantors, and choirs.

Ability to accompany on organ, piano, or keyboard.

Willing and able to learn the Roman Catholic Church’s norms and practices related to sacred music and liturgy.

The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check and Safe Environment requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct and coordinate the music ministry of the parish, planning and preparing music for the liturgy.

Direct the choir(s) of the parish.

Prepare vocalists, cantors, and choirs; grow the vocal abilities of volunteer singers.

Accompany liturgies and rehearsals, or coordinate with alternates/substitutes.

Recruit, retain, expand, train, and collaborate with volunteers of all ages and abilities in music ministry.

Curate the parish music library; advise on maintenance/repair of instruments.

Prepare and lead music for Sundays, Christmas, Easter, Holy Days, and other occasions.

Assist in preparing music for weddings and funerals.

Expand and develop the musical repertoire of the congregation and choir.

Develop the singing of the congregation; provide musical education for the congregation.

Prepare music for various voices/instruments; basic arranging/transposing.

Operation of audio system, sound board, microphones, and related technology.

Continue professional growth and develop, practice, and rehearse.

Maintain Safe Environment compliance of music ministry.

Holy Name of Jesus in Henderson, Kentucky is a Catholic parish of the Diocese of Owensboro. Parish membership is greater than a thousand families, with average weekly attendance of about one thousand persons across five weekend masses. Holy Name is seeking a principal staff musician and music minister for our parish church music ministry.

The specific job title, hourly expectations, scope of responsibilities, and compensation are negotiable. Candidates that meet most qualifications are welcome. Applications from both those seeking full-time and part-time positions are encouraged.

Please provide a cover letter and resume.

Applications and serious inquiries may be made via mail to the address above, or may be emailed to:

Kaye Villines, Office Manager:

kvillines@holynameparish.net

CC to: Matt Frields, Director of Liturgy:

mfrields@holynameparish.net

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