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Alaska

Music Director
Holy Family Cathedral
811 W Sixth Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 276-3455
Fax: (907) 258-9785
Email: holyfamilycathedral@alaska.com
HLP-7662 Posted 12/09/11

Downtown parish (800 families), staffed by Dominicans, seeks a full-time, salaried (exempt) Music Director. Duties include, but are not limited to: organ accompaniment for four English Masses and one Extraordinary Form Mass weekly; direction of adult choirs; development of children’s choir; oversight, training and scheduling of cantors; planning music for all liturgies, including weddings and funerals. Successful candidate will have a degree in organ or choral conducting, familiarity with Roman liturgy, proficiency on the organ, strong interpersonal skills. Salary DOE; benefits package. Available immediately. Please send résumé, cover letter and demo CD to Chairman, Search Committee, at the above address.

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Arkansas

Director of Music
St. Joseph Catholic Church
1722 N. Starr Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Email: jantony@sjfay.com
Website: www.sjfay.com/church/employment-opportunities
HLP-7669 Posted 01/13/12

1,800+ family parish with traditional and contemporary music liturgies.  Primary responsibility: plan/develop music ministry within Mass. Qualifications: practical experience planning worship and leading music; shepherding pastoral heart; ability to work with all ages; Catholic in good standing, practicing his/her faith enthusiastically; minimum Bachelor’s in music; minimum three years music ministry in church environment; competency playing organ/piano; experience leading and mentoring choirs and congregations.  Speak English and preferably Spanish.  Full-time (40 hours/week).  Salary & benefits DOE.  Full job description online.  Mail/email letter of interest, résumé, and 3 references to Fr. John K. Antony, Pastor, ASAP/until position filled.

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California

Director of Liturgy and Music
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church
22508 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350-4299
Phone: (661) 296-3180
Fax: (661) 296-7854
Email: parishoffice@blessedkateriparish.org
Website: www.blessedkateriparish.org
HLP-7668 Posted 01/13/12

Vibrant, recently built, growing parish of 5,000 households, committed to full, conscious, active participation in the liturgy called for by the Second Vatican Council, is seeking a full-time, Director of Music/Liturgy.  Bachelors Degree in music or liturgy required, Masters preferred.  At least three years experience.  Strong keyboard, choral, organizational, collaborative and computer skills required.  State of the art AV system in worship space, including video screens for participation aids.  Compensation according to professional [Archdiocesan] guidelines, commensurate with education, skills, and experience.  Start date of July 1 is preferred.  Submit resume by email.

Director of Music Ministry
Church of the Assumption
1100 Fulton Avenue, San Leandro CA 94577
Phone: (510) 352-1537
Email: slassumption@sbcglobal.net
HLP-7667 Posted 12/23/11

30-35 hours a week, with diocesan health benefits and pension in San Leandro (San Francisco East Bay Area) parish with 4 manual Rodgers organ and eclectic music program including strong emphasis on good hymnody. Coordinate/accompany 5 weekend liturgies and direct very dedicated adult choir and children’s choir. Additional teaching liturgical music in parish school. Ideal candidate will have knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy and strong skills in organ, piano, and conducting. Will also work with Liturgy Planning Committee and be part of the Parish Pastoral Staff.  Position is available immediately. Please end résumé to Search Committee; call for further information.

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Florida

Director of Worship
St. Justin, Martyr Catholic Church
10851 Ridge Road, Seminole, FL 33778
Email: jgraf@stjustinmartyr.net
HLP-7672 Posted 01/20/12

Are you searching for a parish family that is committed to MISSION?  Are you seeking a MINISTRY and not a job?  We are seeking a Jesus Centered Musician with a minimum BA degree in Music, Liturgy or related fields to oversee Music and Liturgy for 800 family parish.  Candidate needs to have vocal ability to lead congregational singing, and skills in piano, organ, and choral conducting.  Full-time position, great benefits and will help with moving costs.  Salary range: $24,000-$42,000.  INTERESTED? Please send a letter describing your vision of parish along with a complete résumé to: Director of Search Committee. Our current Director is moving to New York in February.

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Massachusetts

Organist and Director of Music Ministry
Saint Theresa of Avila Parish
10 Saint Theresa Avenue, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Phone: (617) 325-1300
Fax: (617) 325-0380
Email: sttheresarectory@msn.com
Website: www.rc.net/boston/st_theresa        
HLP-7660 Posted 12/09/11

This full-time position includes playing the organ (Aeolian-Skinner 3M 1949) for 4-5 weekend liturgies, coordination and training of volunteer cantors and choirs, playing for holydays, weddings, funerals and special celebrations.  Successful candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s degree in music in addition to training in organ literature, improvisation, piano and organ accompanying, Gregorian chant, vocal pedagogy, choral conducting, music education methodologies, and be highly knowledgeable with regard to the Roman Rite.  Organizational skills and a collaborative spirit are key.  To apply or inquire, fax or mail résumé.  Salary is commensurate with degrees and experience.

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Ohio

Director of Liturgical Music
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish
5856 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH 43614
Phone: (419) 866-6181
Fax: (419) 866-6142
Email: kaysja@yahoo.com
Website: www.joanofarc.org
HLP-7673 Posted 01/20/12

St. Joan of Arc, A Roman Catholic parish of 1,800 families located in Toledo, OH, is seeking a Director of Liturgical Music.  This full-time, salaried position is available immediately.  Starting date is negotiable.  For more information about this position, please visit our website.  To apply, send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references (including, if possible, a Catholic priest for whom you have worked) by email, fax, or mail to the attention of: Music Director Search.

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Pennsylvania

Director of Music
Mount Saint Peter Church
100 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15068
Website: www.mountsaintpeter.org
HLP-7671 Posted 01/20/12

Full-time music director needed for active 2,200 family parish.  Applicant should be highly qualified and energetic with a Master’s Degree and 5+ years of experience in a parish setting preferred.  Must have a thorough understanding of Vatican II liturgy and strong organ, piano, choral conducting and improvisation.  Responsibilities include 3 weekend liturgies, sacramental celebrations, adult and Resurrection choirs, oversight of all parish liturgical ministries, program growth.  Salary/benefits commensurate with experience.  Position available July 2012.  Send letter of interest, résumé, salary requirements and 2 letters of reference to Search Committee, c/o Monsignor Michael J. Begolly at above address.

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Tennessee

Director of Music
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1695 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
Email: rbc324@aol.com
Website: www.iccathedral.org
HLP-7674 Posted 02/03/12 - 03/05/12

A vibrant cathedral parish is seeking a full-time director of music to continue the development of liturgical music in the spirit of Vatican II.  Responsibilities include both parish and diocesan liturgies.  Master’s degrees in Liturgical Studies and in Music/Music Education (or equivalency) and at least five years’ experience as a pastoral leader in parish music ministry required.  Fluency in Spanish as a second language is a plus.  Diocesan benefit package in place; salary based on experience.   Position begins July 1, 2012.  Send résumé/references by March 5, 2012, to Search Committee.

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Texas

Director of Spanish Choirs
Cathedral Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe
2215 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201-2707
Phone: (214) 871-1362
Fax: (214) 954-1557
Email: info@cathedralguadalupe.org
Website: www.cathedralguadalupe.org
HLP-7665 Posted 12/16/11 - 01/27/12

Full-time.  Responsibilities: five weekend masses, holy days, liturgical events; Spanish-language adult choirs; cantor preparation.  Salary plus additional compensation for weddings, funerals, quinceañeras.  Requirements: completed Bachelor’s degree in music (Master’s preferred); conducting skills/experience; bilingual (Spanish/English); understand/value Roman Catholic liturgy; be familiar with Latin culture, especially that of Mexico.  Submit cover letter, résumé, three references to above address by January 27, 2012.

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