Part-time Organist / Vocalist (Spanish-speaking or bi-lingual)
St. Ansgar Parish, Hanover Park

Description of Position:
Applicant must lead music at the 9am and 1pm Sunday Masses that are celebrated in Spanish.  Applicants that can only assist at the 9am or 1pm Mass will also be considered.

Responsibilities:
Applicant will be expected to form and lead other choir members

Qualifications:
Minimum skills: Organ, Choral Conducting in Spanish

Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Contact Persons: Rev. Eduardo Garcia-Ferrer / Maureen Deitche
2040 Laurel Ave.
Hanover Park, IL 60133
Phone: 630-837-5553, ext. 100
Fax: 630-837-9847
m.deitche@sbcglobal.net
 

Listing date: 10-4-12



 

Temporary music director - May 1st to June 30th 
St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory School
2215 W. Irving Park
Chicago Il 60618

Contact Person/Title:   Fr. Jason Malave, Pastor
Phone: (773)  588-6484   ext.  211   Fax: (773 )  588-4927
email:     jmalave@stbenedict.com

Description of Position:
Organ and piano accompanist for Music Ministry  - play the 10:00 and perhaps the 12:00 Masses at St. Benedict Parish for nine weeks until our new full-time director begins July 1st. 

Responsibilities:
Play one or two Weekend Masses until the hiring of our Permanent Music Director. 

Qualifications:
This successful candidate should be a good transition person helping our parish past our former musician to our new director of Music Ministry.  The successful candidate should have masters level command of piano and organ and work well with people. 

Date submitted:   April 25th  2013

 

 

Full-time Music Director
St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory School
2215 W. Irving Park
Chicago Il 60618

Date position is open/available: July 1st 2013

Contact Person/Title:   Fr. Jason Malave, Pastor
Phone: (773)  588-6484   ext.  211   Fax: (773 )  588-4927
email:     jmalave@stbenedict.com

Description of Position:
Full Time Director of Music Ministry will coordinate the music ministry at St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory School (in conjunction with the two music teachers in the school).  We are accepting applications until May 10th at noon. 

Responsibilities:
This person will plan and play our four Weekend Masses, in addition to our once or twice a month school masses, three daily masses for school kids, and the 40-45 weddings and funerals.  This person will plan the community music selections and direct the current 12-15 member adult choir and children’s choir.   The successful candidate will be a member of the Pastoral Staff and engage in the pastoral decisions and ministry of the parish.  The successful candidate would play our 15 year old Allen organ and our Hamilton baby grand piano.

Qualifications:
St. Benedict is a strong dynamic faith community on the North side of the city of Chicago and is teaming with dynamic young families.  We pride ourselves on great liturgies and are looking for a candidate with equal energy ready to invest in the dynamic community of St. Benedict.  The successful candidate should have masters level command of piano and organ and work well with people.  The successful candidate should have choral directing experience and work well with adults and children alike.   The successful candidate should have a strong background in Catholic Liturgy and be willing to teach the basics of Catholic liturgy to a choir and school community ready to learn.    We are open to many different forms of music. 

Date submitted:   April 25th 2013

 

CALVERT HOUSE

Position Description
Music Director
Reports to: Director
Direct Subordinates: None
Status: Part time, Non-exempt, no benefits

Basic Functions

Coordinates the music program at Calvert House, the Catholic Center at the University of Chicago, and leads the congregation at Sunday liturgies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the performance of music at two Sunday liturgies during the academic year and one during breaks and during the Summer (mid-June through mid-September)
• Responsible for selection of music for Sunday, holyday, and Thanksgiving liturgies
• Responsible for the music at holyday liturgies, including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
• Responsible for recruiting, rehearsing, and training cantors and/or choir
• Responsible for choir rehearsals during Holy Week and/or Ash Wednesday liturgies
• Work collaboratively with Calvert House staff

Essential functions

• Travel to and from Calvert House
• Familiarity with pastoral music in a variety of styles
• Familiarity with Catholic liturgy
• Collaborative work with staff and students
• Operate basic office equipment
• ADA requirements: Ability to negotiate stairs, operate office equipment (computer, copier, etc.)

Skills required

• Keyboard and singing skills
• Experience with volunteer musicians
• Word-processing skills (MS Word, MS Publisher)
• Good communication skills
• Ability to organize and direct people

Listing date: 4-12-13

  

 

Immaculate Conception Church (Far Northwest Side)
Seeking guitarist

Established praise and contemporary worship band seeks lead electric guitar player to join our line-up of keys, rhythm guitar, bass, drums, percussion, flute, and vocals.

Should have some performing experience and be comfortable reading charts and/or sheet music.
Must be free for weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals and Sunday services twice per month.
This is a volunteer position, but a great opportunity to gain experience in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

Contact Luke Bartolomeo, music director of Immaculate Conception Church (far northwest side) by e-mail for more info: luke@icmusiconline.com

Listing date: 9-18-12

 

Full-Time Music Director
Immaculate Conception Parish
7211 W. Talcott Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631
Tel: 773-775-3833
Fax: 773-775-4017

Required applicants:

MUST BE ABLE TO PLAY PIANO, PIPE ORGAN, SING AND BE ABLE TO CONDUCT THE MANY PROGRAMS OF A BUSY PARISH. 

For more details, interested applicants should email RESUME to Businessmanager@icparish.net or fax to 773-775-4017 attention to Fr. Eric Meyer or Rose Hegarty.

Listing Date: 5-8-13

 

 

Full-Time Director of Music Ministry
St. James the Apostle Parish,
480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, 60137
Diocese of Joliet
Date position is available: July 1, 2013

Contact Person: Jean Moeller, Liturgist
Phone: (630) 469-7540 ext. 12   Fax: (630) 469-7590
email:   jean@stjamesge.org

Description of Position: Plan, direct, coordinate, and implement all liturgical music for the parish including weekend Masses, school Masses, special Holy Days and other parish Masses (such as Religious Education and CCW Masses), coordinate with the staff on all parish activities and functions, provide leadership and formation for the staff and the parish at large regarding liturgical music, active participation, and community celebrations.

Responsibilities:
Serve as primary Organist/Pianist for all liturgical celebrations (in coordination with Assistant Director/Accompanist), including:
   • 4 weekend Masses
   • Teen mass on the 2nd and 4th Sundays in the evening
   • School Mass once weekly during the school year
   • Holy Days, Christmas, Triduum, and other special liturgical celebrations
   • Sacramental celebrations (First Eucharist, Confirmation, Communal   Reconciliation, etc.)

 Conduct/Direct all choirs and music ministers including:  
   • Liturgical Choir
   • Teen Choir/Ensemble
   • Children’s Choir
   • Instrumentalists
   • Cantors
   • Resurrection Choir
   • School Cantors

Create weekly worship aids for congregational use, create special worship aids for Christmas, Triduum, Easter, and other celebrations, as well as sacramental celebrations, Teen Masses, and School Masses. 
Ensure proper compliance with all copyright licensing and usage reporting. 
Arrange and coordinate professional instrumentalists for Christmas and Holy Week/Easter celebrations.
Maintain and utilize the church’s new sound system and maintain expertise on sound system options/operation.
Maintain, utilize, and expand the existing choral and music library and repertoire of the parish.
Collaborate with Parish Liturgist and Worship Commission on all liturgical matters.
Maintain all musical resources (hymnals, accompaniment resources) and instruments (Electric Rodgers Organ, Young & Chang Grand Piano).

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Sacred Music or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Proficient on piano, organ, and singing
Conducting Skills
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Publisher, Music writing/editing software)
Exemplary communication skills (working well with adults and children alike, as well as high school students)
Ability to improvise on keyboard instruments, read lead sheets, and read music
Eclectic/versatile musical styles including standard modern Catholic music, traditional hymns, and Praise & Worship style of music
Working knowledge of basic sound system functions
3-5 years’ experience preferred

Date submitted:  4/24/2013

 

  

Choir Section Leaders
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
Lisle, Illinois

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church is looking for two (2) Section Leaders (alto and bass) for the Parish Choir.  These are paid positions, available immediately, and include the following commitments:
 

• Weekly choir rehearsals  (Tuesday evenings, 7:30pm to 9:30pm)
• Sunday Liturgy  (9:30am Mass), 9:00am rehearsal/call
• Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Holy Week, Easter, other liturgies at which the Parish Choir sings.
   

Experience in singing choral music and music sight-reading skills are required.
 

The Parish Choir sings from early September through the celebration of Corpus Christi (this year – June 2, 2013).
 
The individuals will be required to attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop, and will also be subject to a background check.
 
For further information or to apply for these two (2) positions, please contact Mr. Jim Susic, Assistant Director of Music, at (630) 353 – 4529, or via email at jsusic@sjalisle.org.

Listing date:12-5-12

 

Full-time Opening for Music/Liturgy Director
St John the Evangelist Parish in Streamwood

St. John the Evangelist in Streamwood, has a job opening for an experienced/seasoned full time Music/Liturgy Director to replace the current retiring director.

Major High Level responsibilities include

-direction/over site of all liturgical music including Weekend liturgies, School liturgies, Special liturgies, Funerals, Weddings, etc.

-direction/over site of all Parish Choirs, Choir Directors, Cantors, Accompanists, and Soloists

-direction/over site of all Liturgy Planning,

-direction/over site of Liturgy Committee,

Knowledge/Training/Certification and proficiency in applying Roman Catholic Liturgical Rites in creative ways within a diverse, and growing parish, while holding true to Norms of the Catholic Church.

Knowledge and proficiency in crafting vibrant liturgies/music for diverse age groups a must.

Knowledge and proficient skills on Organ, Piano, and vocals, etc.

For more information or to apply for this position please contact Deacon Larry Rybicki at LRYBICKI@MYSTJOHNS.ORG

 

Listing date: 4-12-13

 

 

Full-time School Music teacher and Associate Choir Director/Music Coordinator
St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville
 
St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville is seeking a candidate to teach music classes in parish school to students in grades Preschool – 8th grade, as well as to assist parish Director of Music Ministry as an associate choir director/music coordinator. 40 hours per week to be shared equally between school and parish ministry of music.

Qualifications
• Background in education and curriculum planning and development
• Strong music skills including proficiency at piano (organ a plus!), directing choirs, and cantoring.
• Prior experience as a liturgical accompanist, choir director, and cantor
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgy

Further job description details to be discussed upon receipt of interest inquiries.

Qualified candidates should apply to Barbara Cegielski, school principal and Clare Marvin, director of music ministry:
Bcegielski@stjoseph-libertyville.org or call 847-362-0730 ext 335.
Cmarvin@stjoseph-libertyville.org or call 847-990-1224

 

Date Listed 5-7-13

 

 

Part-time Cantor/Choir Director
St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church,
2011 Clark St.
Whiting, IN
(just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago)

Description of Position:
Applicant must lead music at the 5pm Vespers and 8:30am Sunday Matins and 9:30am Divine Liturgy. Another Liturgy in Spanish may develop. A Weekly Choir rehearsal may also be needed. Other services negotiated on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities:
Applicant will be expected to form and lead other choir members. He/she will also be expected to download and copy proper liturgy parts from the Metropolitan Cantor Institute Website.
Applicant will also be expected to keep music library in order.

Qualifications:
Minimum skills: Trained Voice, ability to read melodies without the aid of an instrument (Byzantine liturgies are always unaccompanied). Choral Conducting. Ability to sing in Spanish is appreciated. Bi-lingual speaking ability makes for an even stronger application.

Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, negotiable with pastor.

Contact Person: Subdeacon Timothy Woods
Phone: 815-806-0066
email: jtcatholic@earthlink.net

Listing Date: 5-10-13

 

Organist / Pianist
St. Mary, Queen of Apostles Parish
207 W. 145th St.
Riverdale, IL 60827

St. Mary Queen of Apostles Parish is currently looking for one musician, to play for our 11:00am Sunday Mass.  We are located in Riverdale, Illinois, in the south suburbs of Chicago. Applicants should be proficient on the organ and piano, and they should possess a basic knowledge of the Catholic liturgy. Our congregation is experienced with the music from the Mass of Creation, St. Louis Jesuits Mass, Danish Mass, and People Mass.  We would like to include music of different cultures which would include some verses in Spanish language, light Gospel and Spanish arrangements of music.

Please contact:  Father John Harvey or Mrs. Brenda Griggs at:
(708) 849-4901
Fax: (708) 849-5903

Listing Date: 5-23-13

 

 

Full-time Director of Liturgy, Music
St. Matthew Apostle Catholic Church
Diocese of Kansas City – St Joseph, MO
8001 Longview Road
Kansas City, Missouri, 64134
816-763-0208
fax: 816-765-2617
liturgy@stmatthewapostle.org.

The Director of Liturgy and Music (DLM) is responsible for facilitating the worship life of the parish community by coordinating quality liturgical experiences which celebrate and strengthen the community’s journey of faith.  This person develops and is responsible for an all-inclusive liturgical ministry by surfacing gifts from within the parish community and serving as a cohesive force among the various liturgical ministries.  The DLM develops and supervises musical programs for the parish.  The DLM works closely with the Pastor, the Staff and Parishioners to support the mission of the parish. Qualified candidates will possess a B.A. (M.A. preferred) in liturgy, pastoral ministry or music, have a working knowledge of Catholic liturgical and theological documents and possess knowledge of sacramental life and the structure of the liturgy.  They will be familiar with a wide repertoire of traditional, contemporary and multi-cultural music.  They will demonstrate flexibility, sensitivity, compassion, empathy and justice, and have the ability to motivate, mentor and empower others.

Please send resume and cover letter to the attention of Jeanne Marie Miles, liturgy@stmatthewapostle.org.

Date Listed 5-7-13

 

Notre Dame de Chicago Parish
Part-time Music Director
1334 W. Flournoy
Chicago, IL 60607
312-243-7400

Notre Dame de Chicago Parish, a 500-family parish, is seeking a musician who can:

• play the piano and organ
• lead song when no cantor is available
• work with the cantors for the 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM Masses
• work with the noon choir for our Spanish Mass (all the choir speaks English)
• work with a small 4-5 voice choir for our 10:00 AM Mass (not every Sunday)
• play the organ or piano for the 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM Sunday Masses
• work with and oversee the choir (7-10 people) for the Noon Mass
• play approximately 25-30 funerals and approximately 25-30 weddings per year
• play First Communion, First Reconciliation and Confirmation
• be flexible and knowledgeable about current musical directives, especially those in Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship
• be able to work with a well-educated clergy, who are up to date liturgically
• be aware of the rubrics for special liturgies: Triduum, Scrutinies, Rite of Sending, etc.

Interested candidates should send resumé to Msgr. Patrick Pollard, pastor.

For more information, please contact Msgr. Patrick Pollard.

Listind date: 4-12-13

 

 

Music Director (Part Time)
St. Pius X Church
4314 S. Oak Park Avenue
Stickney, IL 60402 
Pastor: Rev. Anthony Markus
Contact: Roberta Birmingham (708) 788-4047
Music Search Committee Member

E-mail: spxparish@aol.com

Description and Responsibilities:

St. Pius X parish is seeking a qualified pastoral musician to fill a part-time Music Director’s position. We seek a person who is creative and has musical experience and training in contemporary liturgical and sacred music as well as strong interpersonal and pastoral skills. The Music Directors responsibilities would be to select/prepare music for Sunday Eucharist, holy days, special liturgies; direct an adult choir; a "Celebration of Life" choir, a teen choir; a children’s choir; and teach cantors. The individual must have knowledge of Catholic liturgy, conducting skills, proficiency at piano and organ; act as a cantor from organ.  Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience. 

Please send, e-mail or fax resume and cover letter to: 

Roberta Birmingham
Music Search Committee
4314 S. Oak Park Ave.
Stickney, IL 60402

E-Mail: spxparish@aol.com

Fax: 708-749-8518

Listing date: 4-12-13

 

 

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME DIRECTOR OF MUSIC-ORGANIST
St. René Parish
6949 W. 63rd Pl., Chicago

 email: saintrenechurch@hotmail.com

Saint Rene Church, a vibrant faith community of 1600+ families, is seeking an individual who embraces the spirituality of Vatican II, has an appreciation for diverse styles of liturgical music, music degree or equivalent experience. 

This full time/part time Music Director/Organist must be an experienced organist and choir director. Responsibilities will include: providing music for Sunday, Holy Day, and School Liturgies; recruit, train and oversee Adult, Children’s and Resurrection Funeral Choirs, and Cantors; and be part of the parish staff;

Full Time position would also include teaching Music in the Parish School (PK-8).

Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits eligible position for full time position. Position available immediately. Send resume to Rev. Thomas Bernas.

Listing date: 11-8-12

 

 

Part-Time or Full-Time Position
Director of Music
St. Viator Parish
4170 W. Addison St.
Chicago, IL 60641

Part-time or Full-time position for Saint Viator Parish, an urban parish located on the Northwest side of Chicago.  Saint Viator Parish was established in 1888 under the direction of the Viatorian Brothers and Fathers.  We have been and still are a church that has welcomed immigrants from around the world.  We are seeking an individual well versed in the Church of the 2nd Vatican Council; a church always growing and alive.  We are therefore looking for a person comfortable with diverse styles of liturgical music, able to work with the young and old alike.

We are looking for someone that is an experienced organist and choir director. Responsibilities will include providing music for Weekends, Holy Days, all-school liturgies, as well as providing music for weddings and funerals. This person will work with our Hispanic Music team, work with cantors, and the young-peoples music program and will be part of the parish staff working with and developing a strong worship team for planning and implementation of a program to meet the diverse needs of our community.

Salary commensurate with experience and the full time position provides benefits.  Position open 1 July 2013.

Please call Fr. Charles Bolser, C.S.V. @ 773 286 4040 for an appointment and send resume to the above address or to cbolser@msn.com

Listing Date: 5-21-13