Employment Opportunities for Musicians
Last updated: July 23, 2024
Westchester County
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]