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POSITIONS AVAILABLE
As of 9/26/2024

 

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Music Teacher - St. Aloysius Academy - Bryn Mawr, PA

There is an urgent need for a music teacher at St. Aloysius Academy for Boys in Bryn Mawr.
This person would direct the choir, work on the First Friday Lituries and teach piano. Please share this information with anyone that you think might be interested. 
 
Music is a great priority at this awesome school. I know because I taught there for many years. The contact information is below. 
 
Saint Aloysius Academy
401 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-525-1670
 
Email:  [email protected]
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Website: http://www.staloysiusacademy.org    Really worth seeing.

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Pastoral Associate for Worship & Music - Christ Our Light - Cherry Hill, NJ

The Catholic Community of Christ Our Light, Cherry Hill, NJ, seeks to fill the role of Pastoral Associate for Worship and Music. The Pastoral Associate serves as Director of the parish Music Ministries, oversees all other Liturgical Ministries with the support of a part-time Assistant and volunteer Ministry Leaders, and directs music for and assists with the preparation of Resurrection Catholic School liturgies.

An active Catholic with a heart for Missionary Discipleship who is knowledgeable in Catholic Liturgy and Music is preferred. The candidate should demonstrate piano, organ, and vocal proficiency. They must also have the ability to purposefully prepare and coordinate all aspects of worship, confidently direct adult and children’s choirs, and enthusiastically lead contemporary ensembles, while serving as a collaborative member of the Parish Staff. Excellent communication and organizational skills are necessary.

Three or more years of experience, comfortability with various styles and genres of music, aptitude with technology, including sound systems, and an awareness of copyright and licensing procedures are all beneficial. 

A letter of interest and resumé may be emailed to [email protected]. Please include at least one professional and one personal reference.

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Director of Parish Music - Saint Joseph Church - Downingtown, PA

Job Type: Full Time
Reports to: Pastor

Job Summary
Saint Joseph Parish is seeking an experienced music director to lead our music ministry
program. The ideal candidate will have experience in directing an adult choir and be skilled in
training cantors. Proficiency in playing the organ and piano is preferred.

Qualifications:
• Must be a Catholic in good standing, in full communion with the Catholic Church, and
an active member of a Roman Catholic Parish.
• Bachelor’s degree in music (or a related field) with a strong knowledge of Catholic
worship and liturgy.
• Must have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in directing a parish-based music
ministry program/liturgical choir.
• Must have exemplary communication and interpersonal skills (working with adults
and children alike, as well as high school students).

Key Responsibilities
• Report to and collaborate with the Pastor and other parish musicians as well as
members of the pastoral staff in formulating and implementing the parish music
program.
• Coordinate music and support for three (3) weekend Liturgies, Holy Day Liturgies,
funerals, weddings and other parish events as appropriate.
• Direct and rehearse the adult choir (approximately 35 voices), ensuring a high level
of musical quality and liturgical appropriateness.
• Recruit and train cantors, rehearsing with them as necessary.
• Communicate with all other parish musicians to ensure a smooth operation for all
liturgical celebrations.
• Consult and collaborate with pastoral team members who are directly involved in
various rites and sacramental celebrations, e.g., OCIA, First Eucharist, Penance, and
Confirmation.
• Maintain the music library, ensuring that all materials are organized and accessible.
• Manage the music ministry budget, including the purchase of new music.
• Stay informed of current developments in liturgy and music, and direct parish
ministers to available training and formational opportunities.
• Attend and participate in monthly general parish staff meetings.

Application Process
• Interested candidates should submit resume, cover letter and references to
[email protected]
• Salary commensurate with experience

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Part-Time Coordinator of Sacred Music & Worship - St. Vincent de Paul Church - Richboro, PA

Summary
The Coordinator of Sacred Music & Worship is responsible for assisting the Pastor in planning for
and overseeing the liturgical life and accompanying music for St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Richboro,
Pennsylvania. They are responsible for assisting the Pastor in building a comprehensive program of
music ministry that supports the Parish’s rich liturgical heritage and helps the parishioners sing,
pray, and worship more fully and actively.

Position Characteristics
The Coordinator of Sacred Music & Worship is a part-time position. The candidate must be able to
articulate an understanding of and a passion for the liturgical life of the parish. The ability to develop
specific liturgical and musical goals will be essential to the success of the candidate. The candidate
also must understand his or her role as a pastoral minister and have the willingness to work with
forming the Parish Choir, working with, and recruiting, both volunteer and paid musicians and
vocalists, selecting and playing seasonally appropriate liturgical music, planning liturgies, and
establishing a comprehensive music program. Effectively collaborating with the Parish’s clergy and
staff to elevate the offerings of song, prayer, and worship will be critical to the success of the
candidate.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Include
⮚ Provides musical and/or vocal accompaniment for Weekend and Holy Day Masses. It is
understood that the candidate is available for no less than an average of two Masses per
weekend, on a rotational basis. Vacation/leave time can be negotiated.
⮚ Recruits and works with other vocalists and musicians and provides feedback for them as
needed to ensure the quality of their performances.
⮚ Works with the Pastor to craft an appropriate repertoire of regular hymnody, and will actively
seek to update that library of appropriate sacred music and liturgical resources on a regular
basis while working with the Parish’s congregation to introduce new music for more active
participation.
⮚ Assists the Pastor in planning and executing various annual Parish liturgical celebrations
including, but not limited to, 40 Hours Devotions, Holiday Masses, Advent/Christmas
Season, Lent/Easter Season, Corpus Christi Sunday, and the like.
⮚ Will compose and oversee a Liturgy Team/Committee, which will comprise of parishioners
who will meet on a seasonal basis to discuss planning for the liturgical life of the Parish.
⮚ Attends Pastoral Council Meetings both to catechize members regarding the Parish’s liturgical
life while also receiving feedback regarding liturgies, and to implement such feedback as
needed, in consultation with the Pastor.
⮚ Directs and rehearses with the Parish Choir on a regular basis. It is expected that the choir
will rehearse for approximately one hour per week and should sing during at least two Masses
per month.
⮚ Meets with couples as they plan their Wedding Mass/Ceremony and provide insight as to
appropriate selections for music.
⮚ Provides musical and/or vocal accompaniment for Funeral Masses.
⮚ Provides occasional catechesis on Sacred Music for the Parish community, i.e., bulletin
articles, weekly Flocknote messages, presentations, and the like.
⮚ Collaborates with staff members (ie: Director of Religious Education and Pre-School Director)
to plan and implement sacred music and liturgical directives as they relate to their areas of
ministry.
⮚ Working with the Children’s Choir who sings approximately twice a month. Rehearsals are
once a week, in general.
⮚ Coordinates regular tuning and maintenance of the Parish's instrumentation including the
organ and pianos.
⮚ Provides for his/her own spiritual and professional growth by pursuing continuing education
and professional development in Sacred Music and Liturgy, especially with regard to
Archdiocesan-sponsored meetings and events.

Necessary Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church and a joyful,
faith-filled disciple. He/she will also possess:
⮚ Professional competence in organ and piano, along with vocal performance and proficiency in
the reading of music.
⮚ A bachelor’s degree in music, sacred music, liturgy, or the equivalent is desired, but not
necessary.
⮚ Experience and enthusiasm for offering varied Roman Catholic music and liturgical
traditions.
⮚ Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
⮚ Previous experience as a Music Director for a Catholic parish or equivalent position is
preferred.
⮚ The ability to work professionally and collaboratively with others.
⮚ Must provide (or obtain prior to employment) clearances required by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania & the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and two references to the pastor, Father Stephen Paolino, [email protected].

The deadline for application packets is: Monday, August 12, 2024

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Part-Time Director of Parish Music - Annunciation B.V.M. - Havertown, PA

Annunciation B.V.M.
401 Brookline Blvd.
Havertown, PA 19083
610-446-1613
[email protected]

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Havertown, PA seeks a Director of
Music Ministry (part-time) to begin in July 2024. The music director should be a skilled organist
with competency as a choir director.

Qualifications:
1. Must be a Christian, preferably Catholic, living the teachings of Jesus Christ.
2. Proficiency as an organist and an understanding how music and the organ can both lead
and animate the congregation.
3. Possess a bachelor’s degree in music with a demonstrated knowledge of Catholic worship
and liturgy.

Primary Responsibilities:
1. Playing at two main weekend Masses as well as on Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, Feast
Days, Confirmation, First Holy Communion, and other paraliturgical celebrations (e.g. 40
Hours)
2. Rehearsing with and conducting a small choir
3. Planning appropriate music for all parish liturgies
4. Recruiting and scheduling a roster of professional cantors
5. Responsibly managing the parish music budget
6. Playing parish funerals and weddings (additional compensation given)
7. Keep the church’s music library in compliance with music copyright law.

The organ is a 2-manual electric Rodgers, and there is a piano in the choir loft for use as well.
ABVM currently has the St. Michael Hymnal and utilizes the Ignatius Pew Missal. The Director
of Music Ministry must possess a solid understanding of the Catholic Church’s teachings and
expectations regarding liturgical music. The selected candidate must pass all background checks
and complete diocesan Safe Environment training before they begin work.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, minimum salary requirements and two
references to the Pastor, Fr. Séan Loomis at [email protected]. No calls,
please.

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Villa Maria Academy High School - Malvern, PA

Choral Teacher - Part Time
Start Date: August 26, 2024
Villa Maria is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Choir Director to lead our school’s all-girl choir program(s). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in choral and contemporary pop music and experience in directing choirs of various skill levels. You will be responsible for selecting repertoire, conducting rehearsals, and preparing students for performances and competitions. This is a part-time position with flexible hours for teaching and extracurricular practice.

Guitar Teacher - Part Time
Anticipated Start Date: August 26, 2024
Villa Maria is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Guitar Teacher to teach sections of Guitar classes. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching guitar to students of varying ages and skill levels and be responsible for creating engaging lesson plans, providing classroom-setting instruction, and fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment.

VMAHS.org
 

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Director of Music - Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Bethlehem, PA

Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a parish of approximately 2400 families with
a parish school of 225 children and a religious education program of 200
children. We are seeking a full- time music director who would be
accomplished at playing the organ and piano. Our parish enjoys a blend of
traditional and contemporary liturgical music. The director would recruit
and train volunteers for our music ministries. The director should be able to
assist all those who sing in vocal technique and training. The key
responsibilities would be as follows:

• Accompanist for three of the four liturgies each weekend
• Accompanist for the weekly school liturgy each Friday (during school year)
• Assign and train leaders of song for each of the weekend liturgies
• Plan and prepare the liturgies for each weekend
• Accompanist for parish funerals
• Accompanist and planner for parish weddings
• Plan music and rehearse with our choirs weekly from September through the Solemnity of Corpus Christi
  • Traditional Choir
  • Contemporary Choir
  • Adult Bell Choir
  • Children’s Bell Choir
  • Children’s Choir
  • School Choir
• Additional responsibilities would be Penance Services, Holy Day liturgies, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, School Graduation
• Programs are prepared by music director for Christmas, Holy Week, Confirmation and First Holy Communion
• The director will schedule and lead the quarterly liturgy committee meetings.

This is a salaried position. The salary would be commensurate with skills, education and experience. The music director will be entitled to healthcare benefits. Weddings and funerals are additional stipends. References are encouraged. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and references to [email protected] by 4 July 2024.
 

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Associate Organist and Assistant Choir Director - Saint Andrew Catholic Church - Newtown, PA

81 Swamp Road
Newtown, PA 19067
Phone: (215)968-2262 x.16
Fax: (215) 579-9344
E-mail: [email protected]

Part-time position at a large, vibrant parish (6,200 families) with a well-developed music program.

Candidate must possess good accompanying skills, conducting skills, technical proficiency and sight-reading abilities in both organ, piano, and voice.

Major responsibilities:

• Assist in directing the Adult Choir (45-50 voices) and Chamber Choir (20-25 voices)
• Provide organ accompaniment for all choral liturgies as well as weekly choir rehearsals (Wednesday evenings) September through June.
• Play for 2-3 weekend Masses
• Provide accompaniment for all Sacramental Liturgies and Holy Days including Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter Liturgies.
• Collaborate with the Director of Music for 1-2 concerts per year.
• Play for weddings and funerals as needed.

Applicant must have full understanding of the Catholic Liturgy, a good working knowledge of the instrument (3-manual Allen Renaissance Quantum Organ with MIDI), and ability to work under the Director of Music. Preludes and postludes from classical organ literature are expected and should align to the theme of the liturgy. The successful candidate knows the art of improvisation and can colorfully play hymns and responses through the artistic use of registration, hymn introductions, interludes, and alternate harmonizations.

Salary will be determined by years of experience and education.

Position available immediately. Interested persons should apply to the Director of Music, David Kimock at the above email address. Resume and references required.

David Kimock, B.M., M.M.
Director of Music and Liturgy
Saint Andrew Catholic Church
81 Swamp Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2262    x. 16
 

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Part-time Organist/Pianist - Our Lady of Grace Parish - Penndel, PA

Our Lady of Grace Parish in Penndel, PA is seeking part-time pianists/organists to play for:
 
Some Thursday evening adult choir rehearsals 7:30-9:15 Sept-June 10am Sunday Mass when the choir sings Christmas Eve 8pm Mass and Holy Week.
 
This is a part-time position paid per $150/ call- more for weddings/funerals.
 
Please email: [email protected] attn: Megan Gancarz, Director of Music at Our Lady of Grace
 
Note: Parish is 5 minute walk from Langhorne Septa station- West Trenton Line
 

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Organist or Keyboardist - St. Patrick's Church - Norristown, PA

Organist needed for 4 PM Saturday Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, Norristown.  If interested, please call Ginny Chiodo 267-992-7930.
 

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Music Teacher - St. Mary School - Vineland, NJ 

St. Mary School, Vineland, NJ, is looking for an enthusiastic and faith filled music teacher. The school is located on the East side of Vineland in a rural setting. The student population is approximately 300 students in PreK-8. The position is full-time with benefits.

Job Description: The position is full-time with benefits. The ideal candidate would have a degree in music education or a background in music. The candidate should also be proficient at playing piano. The music teacher would teach one music class a week to PreK 3 to Grade 8 and have a classroom aid in their music classes for grades PreK to Grade 4. The teacher would be responsible for a Christmas and Spring Program. Other responsibilities would include providing music for school masses with the school choir and working with grade level teachers in integrating music across the school curriculums. The music teacher would also work closely with the art instructors.

St. Mary School has a strong commitment to its Arts Programs. The music teachers have their own classroom. The music program is well equipped and funded. Interested candidates should send a resume to Mr. Steven P. Hogan at [email protected]. 

You may also contact Mr. Hogan for further information at 856-692-8537 (x300)