Archdiocese of San Antonio - Boerne, TX
posted 16 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Boerne, TX
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
About the position
The Musician/ Cantor will be responsible for performing music at various parish services, including Sunday Vigil Mass and may be contracted to perform at weddings, funerals and other liturgical events as necessary. The Musician/ Cantor will be responsible for animating the Sunday Liturgy and providing the musical environment.
Responsibilities
- Provides musical support to prayerful environment
- Assists Pastor and/ or Director of Music and Liturgy in securing other instrumentalists as needed
- Continuously maintains professional and liturgical education through reading, workshops, classes etc.
- Is available to perform at special events including weddings, funerals and other events as needed
- Attend all Archdiocese required training and meetings on Liturgy and Music
- Attends Parish staff meetings as necessary
- Actively participates in all 'required' attendance Parish events as directed by Pastor and/ or Director of Music and Liturgy
Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent
- Ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythm
- Ability to play various instruments (Piano/ Organ/ Guitar preferred)
- Basic understanding of Music Theory
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree in Music, Liturgy and/ or 2 prior years' experience
- Previous experience/ knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy including Lectionary and Sacramentary
- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred
