Director of Music- Holy Name of Mary, Valley Stream, NY

Director of Music - Holy Name of Mary, Valley Stream, NYIf you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.Please email your resume to the pastor Rev. David Regan at frdaveregan@.Holy Name of Mary in Valley Stream, NY is a growing multicultural community with 3 priests and 3 deacons. There is a parochial school that is part of our mission. We are looking for a person who can help us move towards more sacred music in a respectful way that is prayerful and formative.Requirements:A team playerUnderstanding the need to strategically move towards Sacred Music (Chant, Polyphony, etc). This may take time and formation of the parish.Have a playing knowledge of the organ and piano.Be able to lead, train, coordinate and facilitate choirs and cantors.Be familiar with the principles of 'Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi' as it applies to the Eucharistic worship in and out of Mass.Benefits:Salary (Depending on experience and qualifications) plus a generous benefit package.The parish will help, modestly, with relocation costs if need be.Holy Name of Mary, Valley Stream, NY is seeking an individual to spearhead an overall music program and strategically help lead music to a more sacred form and style. Will report to the pastor.Responsibilities will include (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):Ordinary ResponsibilitiesBe present at staff meetings when invited.Be available to meet with the pastor when asked.Serve as organist and 'ordinary' coordinator of music for the Masses in English (5 P.M. Vigil, 9 A.M. Sunday, and 11 A.M. Sunday).Schedule time for alternative choirs and ministries on an ordinary basis (folk) and extraordinary basis (school).(Starting in September 2021) Rehearse with choirs on a regular schedule (At least 2x a month) and as needed in regards to special events.Provide an overall welcoming experience for those who are members as well as a venue for recruiting new members.Oversee and be responsible for maintenance of musical elements (Organ, choir robes, etc.), including proper upkeep and being present when the organ and/or sound system needs upgrading-repairing.(To start in September 2021) Provide one day (Not on a Saturday or Sunday) a week of office hours (5 hours). This can be done the same day as the ordinary day of choir rehearsal. Be able to provide input, research and brainstorm elements regarding music and liturgy. This date should be fixed and regular.Be available for continuing education.Plan music for weekend liturgies - Provide the pastor with planned music for input, questions, and correction. Distribute to the relevant persons (Choirs, cantors, etc.).Act as a cooperator in preparing the immediate preparation for Mass as it pertains to musical elements (Keeping the sacristy silent except as it pertains to immediate preparation).FuneralsServe as organist at all funerals.If unable, facilitate and coordinate another organist coming.Serve as a cantor, as needed.Provide guidance for any visiting cantor or organist (Case-by-case) this will be facilitated with the pastor (or alone if the pastor doesn't intervene).(To start after August 20, 2021) Provide mass settings and music for Spanish families (Mass setting and hymns to be offered in a course of a month after presentation of this job description).WeddingsOffer guidance and help to couples prior to the wedding date.Serve as 'ordinary' organist and cantor at weddings.Provide information and guidance for alternative cantors.Help the pastor validate any visiting organist or cantor for weddings. Visiting organists and cantors are handled on a case-by-case basis.(To start in September 2021) Offer a simple repertoire of Spanish music.Facilitate alternative options (Spanish choir). NO NEED TO BE PRESENT WHEN THE SPANISH CHOIR IS THERE - however, you should be aware of what is happening.Obligatory Feasts, Sacraments, Events and SolemnitiesProvide leadership, direction and facilitation of music for the ordinary schedule which includes (ORDINARILY) 5 PM Vigil, 9 AM, 12:10 PM and 7/7:30 Mass.*This may change from time to time and it's the intention of those who do the planning and implementation to offer the Director of Music at least 2 weeks' notice of 1) time change and 2) added Masses.*The above also applies to Holy Hours, Anointing Masses and all other liturgical events.Ordinary planned Solemnities, Events and Feasts include but are not limited to Christmas, Easter, All Saints Day, All Soul's Day, Immaculate Conception, Ascension, Assumption, Motherhood of God, Prayers for Holy Week, Thanksgiving Mass, Ecumenical Prayers, and School Events.SacramentsBe part of the overall planning of sacraments participating in conversations that may not be inclusive to music.Organize, facilitate all musical elements and play organ at the proper Sacraments when asked. There may be times where your leadership may not be called for (First Holy Communions, Confirmation, etc.).OtherDay of Recollection for any persons involved in anything liturgical. This includes aiding in brainstorming, delegating and providing a talk if asked.Advent-Christmas Concert.At the pastor's directive and insight, direct, facilitate and implement a 'Concert' in the form of either Lessons and Carols or Vespers. This is to be logistically planned with the pastor in early November.The 'Concert' is an inclusive event for the entire parish and therefore should assume the inclusion of each group. Each group needs to function in a representative and inclusive way. They are to be directed to sing-play as an individual group and an inclusive group.Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the pastor that are in-line with the position and/or being a working team member.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-05