Dynamic music director with 15 years of experience in Catholic Liturgy. Daniel is able to run choir rehearsals completely in Spanish, but also inserts some English for those who struggle or don't quite understand Spanish but wish to participate in the Spanish choir. Daniel believes in the power of Liturgy and what it can inspire in each person that walks through a Catholic Church's doors.
-Direct Music at weekend Liturgies and all major Feast Days and Solemnities
-Recruit members for the 5 parish choirs (Traditional Choir, Contemporary Choir, Men's Choir,
Schola Cantorum, and Children's Choir)
-Develop and Maintain a yearly budget
-Maintain the parish choral library
-Direct Liturgical music for weekend Liturgies at SS Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix
(English and Spanish), AZ including all major feasts and solemnities.
-Direct Liturgical music for major Diocesan Events, such as the annual Chrism Mass,
Ordinations, and other major events.
-Direct Liturgical music for various other Diocesan celebrations for organizations, conferences,
and special groups.-Create and maintain a music budget for SS Simon and Jude Cathedral and administer paid
musicians for weekend and special Liturgies.
-Create worship aids for English language Masses at SS Simon and Jude Cathedral, and
Diocesan Liturgies.
-Meet on occasion with local parish music directors to develop of a knowledge of the strengths,
weaknesses, and needs of Liturgical music in the Diocese.
-Be a member of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission, led by Bishop John Dolan, Bishop of
Phoenix.