Director Of Liturgical Music - St Joan Of Arc Parish, Toledo, Oh

Director of Liturgical Music - St Joan of Arc Parish, Toledo, OH
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St. Joan of Arc, a Roman Catholic parish of 1,800 families located in Toledo, Ohio, is seeking a
Director of Liturgical Music. This full-time, salaried position is available immediately. Starting date is negotiable.

Primary responsibilities:

Playing the organ and/or directing the parish choirs at liturgies including four weekend parish Masses, weekly school Masses, holy days, funerals, weddings, and other
occasions

Directing weekly choir rehearsals

Planning all liturgical music and developing worship aids

Maintaining the music library and instruments

Minimum qualifications:

Proficiency on the organ

Strong choral conducting ability

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Thorough understanding of the Roman Catholic liturgy and standard


3 years experience as a parish music director

Bachelor's degree in music preferred, although candidates will be evaluated primarily on ability and experience

Good vocal ability

Experience directing a handbell choir

The parish's instruments include:

Three-manual Allen digital organ

Yamaha grand piano

5 octaves of Malmark handbells

Music ensembles:

20-voice adult choir

handbell choir

cantors

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Health insurance and participation in the diocesan pension plan included, as well as other benefits. This position reports directly to the pastor.


To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references (including, if possible, a Catholic priest for whom you have worked) by email to ****** , or by fax to (419) 866-6142, or mail to: Music Director Search, St. Joan of Arc, 5856 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH 43614.


Auditions will be required of all candidates selected for interviews.


For more information about our parish, please visit our website: http://www.joanofarc.org/ . If you have any questions about the position or the application process, you may contact the pastor, Fr. Adam Hertzfeld, at ****** .




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