Youth Choir Director for Dowd Memorial Chapel

The Youth Choir Director for Dowd Memorial Chapel is a Contingent Worker position to direct the choir at the 9:30 am Mass, and weekly choir rehearsals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Directs congregational music services.

• The Choir Director will work collaboratively with the Director of Music for Dowd Chapel.

• Will direct the youth choir for the Sunday Mass as well as Holidays of Obligation.

• Will demonstrate respect for the Roman Catholic faith traditions and worship.

• Will develop the Youth Choir Members’ musical skills and abilities including vocal music technique, rudimentary music reading skills and develop part - singing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to motivate congregation to actively participate in music activities.

• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.

• Ability to work collaboratively with various campus and community partners and Pastoral Team members.

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook and Word.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience leading worship music required.

• A degree in vocal music performance or vocal music education, working towards such a degree or past relevant music experience.

• Experience in liturgical/sacred music.

• Comprehension of liturgy and worship practices.

• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed required.

• Previous teaching of youth a plus.

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