Position overview: Mary Magdalene is a joyful church community rooted in the independent Catholic tradition and committed to inclusion of all (LGBTQIA+ folx, people of all gender expressions and faith backgrounds, diverse theologies/ beliefs, etc.). We seek a part-time (8-10 hrs per week) music director to provide music leadership to our Sunday morning Mass, with a focus on drawing out the singing/ participation of the congregation.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the musical aspects of each Sunday service (including choosing and accompanying hymns, accompanying Mass parts that are sung, scheduling volunteer cantors, and selecting anthems and/or songs for meditation as applicable), in collaboration with the pastor.
- Collaborate with the pastor and with volunteer cantors/ musicians in planning appropriate music for seasonal liturgical celebrations such as Advent, Lent, Holy Week, Christmas.
- Provide piano and vocal accompaniment to funerals, weddings, special services, and other occasions as needed.
- Serve as director of the Choir, including conducting their voices at Mass (presently two Sundays per month) and leading a 1-hour rehearsal prior to those services.
- Steward administrative aspects of the music program, including: ensuring printing and streaming licenses are up to date; ensuring piano is tuned and maintained; communicating with sound and livestream team to make sure system is adjusted properly.
- Collaborate with volunteer musicians in the congregation (eg., folk trio, member violinists/ guitarists/ harpists etc.), inviting their participation as appropriate, and recruiting the gifts of new volunteers as they may arise.