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Join to apply for the MUSICIANS role at Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers . Summary The Musician/Church pianist will be responsible for performing music at 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. Description Employment Status: Part-Time Schedule: Sunday Mass 11 a.m. Reports to: Pastor Job Duties And Responsibilities: Play the piano/organ for regular church services, including Sunday worship, midweek services, weddings, funerals, and special church events. Select appropriate music for each service in consultation with the minister or church leadership. Prepare and practice music in advance of services to ensure a high-quality performance. Accompany the church choir and soloists, and potentially lead choir rehearsals. Maintain the church piano/organ, tuning it regularly and arranging for professional repairs when needed. Coordinate with outside musicians for special services or events. Encourage the congregation’s participation in the musical aspect of worship. Comply with all church policies and procedures, respecting the sacred nature of the church environment. Additional Responsibilities: Attend all Archdiocese required training and meetings on Liturgy and Music. Attend Parish staff meetings as necessary. Actively participate in all required Parish events as directed by Pastor. Requirements Education and Experience: 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. Preferred Additional 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. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers

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