Choir Director and Special Liturgical Celebrations Music Planner

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[size=x-large]About the job[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]We are seeking a highly qualified Choir Director to direct the 10:30 English Choir at weekly mass and major liturgical celebrations. The choir members span all ages from youth through retired adults. 

Selecting and organizing music, rehearsing the choir, setting up and managing the sound equipment, coordinating with the organist, and directing choir at mass. The expectation is for a mid-week rehearsal, early arrival for setup and a brief final rehearsal with the choir, and Sunday mass.
Optional duties could include cantoring and/or playing guitar at mass.

At least five years’ experience directing choir in a Catholic parish required.

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Working with the current repertoire which includes contemporary music and some traditional hymnody, currently using the hymnal United in Christ/Unidos en Cristo by OCP, though open to other repertoire and hymnal suggestions.
Ideally, the Director will also coordinate music for all major liturgical celebrations, such as Christmas, Triduum, and Easter, including hiring instrumentalists, arranging music, and conducting rehearsals.
Comfort with Spanish is desirable, as some liturgical celebrations are conducted bilingually in conjunction with the Spanish choir. 

Requirements: 

Strong familiarity with the contemporary and traditional Catholic music repertoire.
Ability to collaborate with the pastor, deacons, sacristan, and other parishioners when appropriate.
Excellent people skills.
Superior singing ability.
Strong keyboard or guitar skills. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

At least five years’ experience directing choir in a Catholic parish.
Experience arranging music for choir, keyboard, and other instruments.
Background with bilingual (Spanish/English) liturgical music and liturgy.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in music (sacred, vocal, keyboard, or conducting). 
Exceptions to these qualifications may be considered. 

Interested candidates should send or email a resume and statement of interest to: Fr. Don Woznicki[/font][/size][/font][/size]
[size=x-large]More about the company[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]The Archdiocese of Los Angeles comprises three counties in the southern part of the State of California: Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. The area extends from the northern county line of Santa Barbara County, near the city of Santa Maria, to the southern county line of Los Angeles County.
It covers 8,762 square miles (22,430 square kilometers) of territory. The total Roman Catholic population, as of 2005, stands at 4,349,267 people living among a total population of 11,258,600.
There are 288 parishes located in 120 cities throughout the Archdiocese in the three counties. There are seven missions and chapels and nine Eastern Catholic churches. In all, there are a total of 225 Catholic elementary schools serving some 65,000 students, while there are 53 Catholic high schools with about 30,000 students enrolled. Together they comprise one of the three largest school systems in California in either the public or private sector.
Ethnic services in a very culturally mixed environment are offered to 72 different groups. These services include clergy, liturgy, social services, publications, counseling, and cultural affairs.[/font][/size]

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]3424 Wilshire Blvd. 

3424 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010-2241
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