Director of Sacred Music

Job Description

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church is seeking a dedicated and talented sacred Music Director to join our vibrant parish. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to enhance our liturgy through beautiful music, enrich the faith lives of our parishioners, and grow both personally and professionally.

You will collaborate closely with our leadership team to plan and execute complex liturgies. Your deep experience in planning beautiful liturgies for a Catholic Church will be highly valued, and will help us lift our worship to higher levels. You will take the lead in conducting our three choirs, setting performance standards and helping cultivate a love for music in our members. In addition, we hope to leverage our music program to introduce engaging activities such as coffee houses, karaoke nights, and talent shows to attract young people to our music program.

We will sponsor specialized training in the Ward Method, allowing you to deliver a music education deeply rooted in our Catholic faith tradition. You will assist in our chant and traditional scholas.
The ideal candidate will have deep experience in planning beautiful liturgies for a Catholic Church, strong proficiency in playing the organ and piano, experience in conducting choirs and leading musical ensembles. A commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church are essential.
We offer a collaborative work environment with growth potential, and a competitive salary and benefits package. The work week is five day, but playing for weekend liturgies is required. If you are a talented musician with a heart for ministry and a desire to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in creating a dynamic and spiritually enriching music program that glorifies God and inspires our community.

Winchester, VA, is a lovely community with a small-town feel just 70 miles from Washington, DC. For the right candidate, the parish will consider helping with relocation expenses.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples to lanthonyprice@sacredheartwinchester.org by November 30. We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated Music Director to our Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church family.

Embrace this opportunity to grow both musically and spiritually. Apply today and make a difference through the gift of music.

About the Employer

As the fourth oldest parish in the diocese, Sacred Heart of Jesus is a vibrant Catholic presence in the Shenandoah Valley, uniting Christ and His people in the Sacraments.