Positions Available as of September 1, 2010

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Florida

Director of Music
St. Peter Catholic Church
1701 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter, FL 33458
Phone: (561) 575-0837
Website: www.stpetercatholicchurch.com
HLP-7483 Posted 07/23/10

Full-time.  3,600 family Catholic parish seeks faith filled skilled musician to direct established music program.  Bachelor in Music.  Strong keyboard and conducting skills.  Knowledge of Catholic liturgy.  Coordinate music for the parish, parish choir, youth and children's choir, Lifeteen band, adult and youth handbells.  Play for 4 weekend liturgies.  Benefits/Salary commensurate with experience.  3 Manual Allen Renaissance organ, grand piano, keyboard.  Handbells and chimes.  Send résumé and CD of musical ability to Fr. Don Finney.

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Illinois

Music Director
St. Patrick Church
6N491 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175
Email:   jblinster@stpatrickparish.org
HLP-7485 Posted 07/23/10 - 09/01/10

St. Patrick Parish, a large, vibrant community in the diocese of Rockford, seeks a full-time music director. Responsibilities include music planning, coordination and accompaniment for multiple masses each weekend, direction to the many choirs of our community and assorted administrative duties.  The diversely qualified candidate should be well versed in both traditional and contemporary Catholic liturgical music, able to conduct instruments in an orchestral setting (for Christmas and Easter) and have a good knowledge of computers.  Salary and benefits are negotiable.  Please email a cover letter and résumé to Monsignor Linster.  The position is available September 1, 2010.

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Kentucky

Director of Liturgy and Music
Ss. Francis and John Catholic Parish
604 E. Main Street, Georgetown, KY 40324
Phone: (502) 863-3404
Email:ssfjsearch@gmail.com
HLP-7479 Posted 07/23/10 - 09/01/10

 Growing, youthful parish 0f 700+ families seeking full-time professional to oversee and manage the liturgical life of the parish including all weekend masses plus holy days and any special liturgical events. Director will teach music class to students (Pre-K-8) of St. John School two days per week. Qualifications: Organ and piano proficiency with choral/vocal pedagogy skills, min BA Music, 3-5 yrs. experience in music ministry, knowledge of liturgy and the liturgical documents. Salary range: $35-40,000. See ssfrancisjohn.cdlex.org for full job description. E-mail cover letter, résumé, references by September 1 to the attention of the Search Committee.

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Maryland

Director for Music Ministry
Mount St. Mary’s University
Emmitsburg, MD
Email: resume@msmary.edu
Website: www.msmary.edu/job
HLP-7484 Posted 07/23/10

Mount St. Mary’s University located in Emmitsburg, MD is now accepting applications for a part-time Director for Music Ministry.  The successful candidate will support, participate and encourage the active participation of members of the Mount community in the liturgical life of the Church and maintain responsibility for the chapel music ensemble. A complete job description can be viewed on website.  Résumés can be submitted via email.

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Michigan

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Missouri

Music Director
St. John LaLande Catholic Church
Blue Springs, MO
Email: mverstraete@stjohnlalande.com
HLP-7495 Posted 08/30/10

Responsibilities include preparing music for weekend Masses and special liturgical celebrations, directing and accompanying on organ/piano parish choirs (vocal and handbell) and cantors, conducting music rehearsals, and cultivating music ministry within the parish.  Responsible for recruiting, training and scheduling cantors, choirs and instrumentalists.   Requirements: strong organ and piano skills; excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of Catholic liturgy and liturgical music.  Preference given to candidates with experience leading volunteer musicians.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Submit résumé and references via email.

Music Director
St. Peter’s Parish
815 E. Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64131
Phone: (816) 363-2320
Email: mthomas@stpeterskc.org
HLP-7477 Posted 07/23/10

Seeking a Director of Music Ministry. This pastoral musician will continue to develop our vibrant music tradition and foster the assembly’s full and active participation in the liturgy.  A thorough knowledge and understanding of Catholic liturgy is essential. Responsibilities include planning, preparing, and leading the music for three weekend Masses and special liturgical celebrations.  Responsible for recruiting, training and scheduling cantors, choir members and musicians.  Applicant must be able to work effectively with volunteers and have strong pastoral, organizational, and interpersonal skills. For information or to submit a résumé contact Mike Thomas, Director of Liturgy.

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New York

Director of Music Ministry
Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church
2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: (718) 871-1310
Email: ihmpastor@verizon.net
HLP-7489 Posted 07/30/10

Seeking full-time music director to expand liturgical music program. Qualifications: knowledge and passion for liturgy and all styles of music; leadership and organizational skills; ability to collaborate with staff and volunteers; strong organ, conducting skills; BA in Music; three years parish experience. Responsibilities: music for three Weekend Masses; holyday and special liturgies; weekday and school Masses, conduct adult choir; coordinate folk groups, start children’s choir; recruit volunteer cantors. Current organist also sings for Masses. Kilgen Organ (20/III), piano. Salaries/benefits commensurate with skill, education, experience according to guidelines. Submit cover letter, résumé, three letters of professional reference to Search Committee.

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Ohio

Director of Liturgy and Music
St. Patrick of Heatherdowns
4201 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo, OH 43614
Phone: (419) 381-1540
Email: dennis.walsh@toledostpats.org
Website: www.toledostpats.org
HLP-7492 Posted 08/20/10 - 09/06/10

Large Catholic Parish in Toledo seeks faith-filled and energetic Director of Liturgy and Music.   Candidates for this full-time, exempt position must understand the liturgical practices of the Catholic Church, and must have strong keyboard, vocal, and choral skills.  Parish enjoys participating in traditional and contemporary liturgical music.  2001 3 Manual Rodgers Organ, Yamaha C7 Grand, and 3 Octaves of Malmark Handbells.  Competitive salary with full diocesan benefits.  Interested candidates should submit a résumé and a sample liturgy planning sheet (preferably from last year’s Triduum) to the pastor, Rev. Dennis Walsh, at the parish.  Deadlines for applicants is September 6, 2010.

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Oklahoma

Director of Music
St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church
5024 North Grove Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK  73122
Phone: (405) 789-2595
Email: Tluschen@prodigy.net
HLP-7491 Posted 08/13/10

Full-time Director of Music for 1,800 family parish.  Planning and staffing 5 weekend liturgies, holy days, weddings and funerals.  Directing, scheduling, and rehearsing the choirs as well as providing keyboard accompaniment for English liturgies.  Parish serves Spanish-speaking families who comprise 1/3 of membership.  Would provide supervision and assistance for the Spanish Choir.  Bilingual a plus. Degree in music is required as well as thorough knowledge of the Roman Catholic Liturgy and excellent organ and vocal skills.   Send cover letter and résumé to Rev. Tim Luschen.

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Pennsylvania

Organist
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia
222 N. 17th Street, Mezzanine Level, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Fax: (215) 587-3572
Email: tfassnac@adphila.org
HLP-7472 Posted 07/02/10

Terminal Degree in organ performance or equivalent with an understanding of Roman Catholic liturgical music is required.  Must have a strong knowledge of Catholic liturgy.  Must be able to accompany on the organ for choirs and leaders of song.  Duties include, but are not limited to: serving as principal organist for Archdiocesan and Cathedral Basilica celebrations; serving as the organist for the Cathedral Basilica Choir; serving as organist for Sunday and Holy Day Masses, weddings and funerals, the Annual Eucharist Devotion, and other liturgical celebrations for the Cathedral Parish.  E-mail résumé and cover letter.

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South Carolina

Director of Music
Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton, SC 29909
Phone: (843) 815-3100
Fax: (843) 815-3150
Email: mr@sgg.cc
Website: www.sgg.cc
HLP-7486 Posted 07/30/10 - 08/31/10

The parish is seeking a full-time, educated, experienced, accomplished organist/choir director; must be a practicing Roman Catholic, possess a BA in Music degree and have a minimum of 5 years experience in a Catholic parish. Candidate will be responsible for the selection of appropriate Catholic worship music, recruiting and directing the choirs, ensembles, cantors, instrumentalists and accompanists to perform at the liturgical celebrations, Parish events and concerts. Please submit a letter of application by August 31, 2010, indicating why you would be the ideal candidate for this position, along with a résumé and three (3) professional references.

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Tennessee

Director of Liturgical Ministries
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
1580 St. Thomas Way, Lenoir City, TN 37772
Email:   Faerie@sthomaslc.com
Website: www.sthomaslc.com
HLP-7494 Posted 08/30/10

Vibrant, diverse, 800 family parish seeks energetic, motivated Director to grow thriving liturgy and music programs.  Responsibilities include planning and coordinating all liturgies; directing SATB adult choir, men’s choir, handbell choir; coordinating all parish musicians, English and Spanish; and coordinating the development and scheduling of all liturgical ministers.  Spanish fluency helpful but not required.  Requires Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, experience in choral direction, understanding of the requirements of Sing to the Lord and the GIRM, basic computer skills, and proficiency in keyboards and music composition.  Full-time position with salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications.  Email applications to Faerie Pabich.

Director of Liturgical Ministries
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
1580 St. Thomas Way, Lenoir City, TN 37772
Email: Faerie@sthomaslc.com
Website: www.sthomaslc.com
HLP-7471 Posted 07/02/10

Vibrant, diverse 800 family parish seeks energetic, motivated Director of Liturgical Ministries to grow thriving liturgy and music programs.  Responsibilities include planning and coordinating all liturgies; directing SATB adult choir, men’s choir, and handbell choir; coordinating all parish musicians, English and Spanish; coordinating the development and scheduling of all liturgical ministers.  Spanish fluency helpful but not required.  Requires Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, experience in choral direction, understanding of requirements of Sing to the Lord and GIRM, basic computer skills, proficiency in keyboards and music composition.  Full-time position, with salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications.  E-mail applications to Faerie Pabich. 

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Virginia

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Washington

Director of Music Ministries
St. Joseph Church
625 Elliot, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: (509) 662-4569
Fax: (509) 663-8437
Email: tkuykendall@stjoewen.org
Website:  www.stjoewen.org
HLP-7481 Posted 07/23/10-08/31/10

1,050 family parish seeks a 3/4-time director of music & accomplished keyboardist to grow, organize & administer choirs and cantors including music selection, scheduling, and rehearsals. Playing for Holy Days, weddings, and funerals required.  The salary does not take into account additional income from weddings, funerals, & private lessons. Parish offers medical, dental, & retirement, & vacation per diocese policy.  Parish serves Spanish-speaking families who comprise 1/3 of membership. Salary $25-30,000 range.  Minimum Bachelor's degree in music preferred.  Vintage Allen electronic organ with 2 manuals & full petal board.  Visit website for application details. Email Father Tom Kuykendall.

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West Virginia

Music Director/Organist
Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church
126 E. Pike Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Phone: (304) 622-8243
Email: immaculateconcep@ma.rr.com
Website: www.parishic.com
HLP-7475 Posted 07/08/10 - 08/31/10

Music program seeking organist to play Masses (including weddings, funerals and Holy Days) and overall administrative duties of  musicians - music selection, scheduling and rehearsals.  Housing available at no cost, utilities are employee's responsibility.  Parish contributes to monthly cost of health insurance.  Send cover letter, résumé, three references to Lindsey Lowe via E-mail or U.S. Mail.  1,100 families.  3-5 weekly services, 2 rehearsals. Adult, Funeral  and children's choirs.  7 Cantors.  25-30 hrs p/w.  1979 Moller Pipe Organ with 16 ranks, 2 manuals,  full pedal board.  Salary: $30,000+ p/y, 2 weeks paid vacation.  Begins:  September 1, 2010.  Deadline: August 31, 2010. 

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Musician Available

Choral conductor available for steady or occasional work in the tristate/Long Island area.  Visionary, creative, ambitious, fun, trustworthy, exudes passion, produces results.  Classically-trained, rock-lover, dizzyingly eclectic.  Intuitively musical, makes things easy.  Possible relocation.  Also skilled as section leader or keyboard accompanist.  Spice up your program.  Innovationsinmusic@gmail.com.  HLP-7482. Posted 07/23/10

Products Available

Early Childhood Music Educator
Making Music Praying Twice
john@makingmusicprayingtwice.com
HLP-7493 Posted 08/30/10

Music Ministers - grow your music ministry beyond the liturgy.  Make music a part of a child’s life and integrate faith into family life with the first ever catholic early childhood music and movement program.  Children ages 0-5 learn basic music competencies by attending group classes with their parent at the parish center once a week.  This is a serious music education curriculum which is faith inclusive.  Gregorian Chant, traditional hymn, spirituals and prayers are included with the more typical curriculum, challenging families to integrate faith into their daily life, rather than keep it isolated to Mass or Sunday School.

Hotline is a service provided by the Membership Department at the National Office.  Listings include members seeking employment, churches seeking staff, and occasionally church music supplies or products for sale.  We encourage institutions offering salaried positions to include the salary range in the ad and to indicate whether that range accords with NPM salary guidelines.  Other useful information: instruments in use (pipe or electronic organ, piano), size of choirs, and the names of music resources/hymnals in use at the parish.

Format: The header includes the position title, church or organization name, address, phone, fax, e-mail and/or website addresses.  Following the header, ads are limited to a maximum of 100 words.

Deadline: Ads received by 2pm Eastern time on Friday will be posted to the NPM website that weekend.

Fee: $65 (members) or $90 (non-members) for two months

Submission: Ads may be submitted by e-mail to npmmem@npm.org, faxed to (240) 247-3001, or mailed to: Hotline Ads, 962 Wayne Avenue, Suite 210, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4461.  Please include your membership number (if applicable) and the name of the person to whom or institution to which the invoice should be mailed.

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