Job Description

St. Mary of the Assumption in Upper Marlboro is seeking either a part-time or full-time Music Director to provide accompaniment and direct the various choirs for Masses in collaboration with the Pastor and other Parish Staff. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a proficient knowledge of the Roman Catholic Liturgy. This candidate should be proficient with skills in singing and playing the organ and/or piano.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and execute musical programs for Sunday Liturgies, Holy Days of Obligation, and other occasions as well as special events including, but not limited to, funerals, weddings, and other celebrations.

• Select appropriate hymns in conjunction with the pastor which are reflective of the liturgical season and the readings of the day.

• Schedule, coordinate, and conduct weekly choir rehearsals.

• Demonstrate an aptitude and willingness to cultivate the musical skill of current and new volunteer singers and instrumentalists.

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the Music Ministry’s sound system and sound mixer.
• Coordinate in conjunction with the Pastor and the necessary service technicians, any routine or non-routine maintenance of the church organ and piano.

• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.

Please forward your resume to: Plummers@adw.org