Archdiocese of Seattle
Director of Sacred Music Job at Archdiocese of Seattle in Vancouver
Archdiocese of Seattle, Vancouver, Washington, United States, 98662
Job Details
Job Location:
0178 Holy Redeemer Parish, Vancouver - Vancouver, WA Position Type:
Part Time Salary Range:
$57.69 - $76.92 Hourly Overview
Holy Redeemer Parish is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Director of Sacred Music. The ideal candidate will have a deep love for the heritage and history of Sacred Music in the Catholic Church, with an appreciation for reverence and sacredness in the Mass. This role includes oversight of liturgical music at Holy Redeemer, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Camas, and Star of the Sea Mission in Stevenson. The candidate will direct all three choirs at Holy Redeemer, oversee sacred music for Holy Redeemer and St. Thomas Parishes, and coordinate with the choir at Star of the Sea Mission. Responsibilities
Use of the St. Michael Hymnal and Lumen Christi Missals. Sing Entrance, Offertory, and Communion antiphons in Latin. Maintain the same repertoire for both parishes with one rehearsal per week. Select and coordinate music for liturgical celebrations, including Sunday Masses, Holy Days, and special events like funerals and weddings. Recruit, hire, train, and lead volunteer vocal musicians; integrate paid section leaders and accompanists. Work towards introducing English Propers, potentially developing Gregorian Propers for some Masses. Familiarity with Gregorian and English chant resources and performance. Knowledge of Missal Chants of the Third Edition of the Roman Missal, GIRM, and current Sacred Music documents. Proficiency in choral conducting; experience in training choirs; ability to conduct while playing piano or organ. Arrange music for choirs and instrumentalists as needed. Proficiency in organ playing, hymnody, solo repertoire, and improvisation within liturgy. Qualifications
Practicing Catholic. Experience with the St. Michael Hymnal and Lumen Christi Missals. Experience singing Latin antiphons in the Entrance, Offertory, and Communion. Experience in selecting and coordinating music for liturgical celebrations. Experience in recruiting, hiring, and leading volunteer and paid musicians. Experience transitioning from Graduale Propers to English Propers. Familiarity with Gregorian and English chant resources. Knowledge of the Third Edition Roman Missal, GIRM, and Sacred Music guidelines. Proficiency in choral conducting and training, with the ability to conduct while playing piano or organ. Ability to arrange music for choirs and instrumentalists. Proficiency in organ performance, hymnody, and improvisation. Salary is determined based on internal equity, market data, applicant’s skills, experience, degrees, and certifications. Benefits:
Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long-term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, sick leave, vacation, and holidays. J-18808-Ljbffr
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0178 Holy Redeemer Parish, Vancouver - Vancouver, WA Position Type:
Part Time Salary Range:
$57.69 - $76.92 Hourly Overview
Holy Redeemer Parish is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Director of Sacred Music. The ideal candidate will have a deep love for the heritage and history of Sacred Music in the Catholic Church, with an appreciation for reverence and sacredness in the Mass. This role includes oversight of liturgical music at Holy Redeemer, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Camas, and Star of the Sea Mission in Stevenson. The candidate will direct all three choirs at Holy Redeemer, oversee sacred music for Holy Redeemer and St. Thomas Parishes, and coordinate with the choir at Star of the Sea Mission. Responsibilities
Use of the St. Michael Hymnal and Lumen Christi Missals. Sing Entrance, Offertory, and Communion antiphons in Latin. Maintain the same repertoire for both parishes with one rehearsal per week. Select and coordinate music for liturgical celebrations, including Sunday Masses, Holy Days, and special events like funerals and weddings. Recruit, hire, train, and lead volunteer vocal musicians; integrate paid section leaders and accompanists. Work towards introducing English Propers, potentially developing Gregorian Propers for some Masses. Familiarity with Gregorian and English chant resources and performance. Knowledge of Missal Chants of the Third Edition of the Roman Missal, GIRM, and current Sacred Music documents. Proficiency in choral conducting; experience in training choirs; ability to conduct while playing piano or organ. Arrange music for choirs and instrumentalists as needed. Proficiency in organ playing, hymnody, solo repertoire, and improvisation within liturgy. Qualifications
Practicing Catholic. Experience with the St. Michael Hymnal and Lumen Christi Missals. Experience singing Latin antiphons in the Entrance, Offertory, and Communion. Experience in selecting and coordinating music for liturgical celebrations. Experience in recruiting, hiring, and leading volunteer and paid musicians. Experience transitioning from Graduale Propers to English Propers. Familiarity with Gregorian and English chant resources. Knowledge of the Third Edition Roman Missal, GIRM, and Sacred Music guidelines. Proficiency in choral conducting and training, with the ability to conduct while playing piano or organ. Ability to arrange music for choirs and instrumentalists. Proficiency in organ performance, hymnody, and improvisation. Salary is determined based on internal equity, market data, applicant’s skills, experience, degrees, and certifications. Benefits:
Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long-term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, sick leave, vacation, and holidays. J-18808-Ljbffr
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