Employment Opportunities for Musicians

Last updated: October 24, 2024

Manhattan

PARISH OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND NOTRE DAME

The Cantor of the Spanish Music Ministry at the Parish of Corpus Christi and Notre Dame is a part-time position as the leader of music at all Masses celebrated in Spanish at the Parish. The Cantor reports to the Director of Music and the Pastor. It is expected that the Cantor of the Spanish Music Ministry exhibits a high level of musicianship and leadership qualities enhancing the Spanish Mass with music following the guidelines for Masses celebrated in Spanish set forth by the Archdiocese of New York. More information may be found at the following link.

El Cantor del Ministerio de Música en Español de la Parroquia de Corpus Christi y Notre Dame ocupa un puesto de medio tiempo como líder de música en todas las Misas celebradas en español en dicha Parroquia. El Cantor reporta al Director de Música y al Párroco. Se espera que el Cantor del Ministerio de Música en Español muestre un alto nivel de cualidades musicales y de liderazgo mejorando la Misa en español con música siguiendo las pautas para las Misas celebradas en español establecidas por la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York. Puede encontrar más información aquí.

Westchester County

PARISH OF SAINTS JOHN AND MARY (CHAPPAQUA)

The Church of St. John and St. Mary located in Chappaqua, New York is seeking a Music Minister/Organist to provide and oversee the liturgical music program for the parish.

The candidate for this position should possess a background in traditional and contemporary liturgical music in the Catholic tradition. He/She must be able to communicate and work harmoniously with the pastor and other staff members and parishioners.

Duties:

Play at three weekend masses; one Saturday evening and two on Sunday morning; Holy Week, Christmas, First Communion and Confirmation
Conduct the choir, recruit new members, and develop and train a children’s choir.
Provide cantor training for interested parishioners.

This is a part time position with a salary of $45,000 per year. Funerals and weddings would be paid for separately.

Please forward résumé including references to Richard Casterella, Parish Business Manager, at
[email protected]

PARISH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (NEW ROCHELLE)

The Church of the Blessed Sacrament, located in New Rochelle, New York, is currently seeking a full-time Organist and Director of Music. The parish is in Westchester County and is a large diverse congregation looking to expand and grow the current music program. Please see job description at the enclosed link.

Candidates are invited to submit a résumé with three current references (video links of recent work in a church setting would be most helpful), by August 26, 2024 via email to [email protected], or by mail to Father William Luciano at Blessed Sacrament Church, 15 Shea Place, New Rochelle, New York 10801.

PARISH OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION/ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY (TUCKAHOE)

The sister churches of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady in Tuckahoe seek a male leader of song. The primary location of service will be at Assumption of Our Lady Church, located at 100 Pleasant Ave, in Tuckahoe. Mass schedule: 4:00 pm on Saturday and 9:00 am on Sunday, including funerals, weddings, and Holy Days.

The successful candidate will also serve as a bass/tenor section leader in the choir at Immaculate Conception Church, located at 53 Winterhill Road, in Tuckahoe. Additionally, the candidate will be asked to fill in as a song leader on rotation at that location. Times of service at Immaculate Conception: TBD.

Compensation rate is $120.00 per mass. For funerals and weddings, the rate is $200.00. $60.00 per rehearsal (when necessary).

Interested applicants are asked to please contact:
Robert Sticca
914-629-5816
[email protected]

PARISH OF ST. BARTHOLOMEW (YONKERS)

The Parish of St. Bartholomew is seeking an organist and bilingual (English and Spanish) music minister. Candidate should have a knowledge of Catholic English-language liturgical repertoire and the ability to build on the existing music program. The parish has recently formed a Spanish-language choir that needs to be further developed and strengthened.

Essential skills are a good singing voice, excellent sight reading, and good interpersonal skills. Candidates must possess an understanding, commitment, and love for the mission of the Roman Catholic Church and her teachings, particularly in the areas of faith and morals. Qualified candidates should possess a minimum of three (3) or more years of experience playing sacred music.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinate music program with the pastor and liturgical team, choosing hymns, and providing traditional, contemporary, and gospel style music for the weekend Masses
Play for Holy Days and special church events (including First Communion and Confirmation)
Provide cantor training for choir members
Encourage and help recruit new choir members when necessary
Hold rehearsal for the adult and children’s choirs (including Christmas and Easter, First Communion, Confirmation, and any special church events)
Play for funerals and weddings
Attend meetings when necessary

NOTES:

Organ: Stadele Allen Organ (and digital keyboard)
Salary range: $28-$35K. Funerals and weddings are paid separately.
Masses are Saturday, 5 p.m., Sunday, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) and 5 p.m.

Send résumé to: St. Bartholomew’s Church, 15 Palmer Road, Yonkers NY 10701 or [email protected]