Posted January 22, 2020
Music Director, Part-time
Holy Name of Jesus, 222 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, OH 45067
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church (Trenton, OH) is seeking a part time Director of Music Ministry to serve our parish of 200 families. The Director of Music Ministry plans & leads music for 3 weekend liturgies, all holy day liturgies, and special liturgies as needed (including All Souls evening prayer & First Communion). When requested will provide music for funerals and weddings for additional compensation. The Director of Music Ministry will hold choir rehearsal outside of Mass times and conduct the choir during weekend liturgies and on holy days. Will attend staff meetings for liturgical planning. Will be responsible for scheduling maintenance of sound equipment and music equipment when needed. Successful candidates will be proficient in organ/keyboard & have strong vocal skills. Must be a practicing Catholic with a strong liturgical knowledge as evidenced by experience in liturgical music ministry and/or formal training credentials. Must have the ability to lead the congregation in praise through music and direct & recruit volunteer musicians (choir, cantors & other musicians). Will be familiar with the operation of professional sound equipment. Must pass a background, reference and criminal check & be VIRTUS trained or successfully complete VIRTUS training prior to employment.
Please submit resume and cover letter to Fr. Paul Gebhardt, fpghnls@gmail.com or mail to Holy Name of Jesus, 222 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, OH 45067
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Posted November 22, 2019
Music Director, Full-time
Our Lady of Lourdes, 3450 Lumardo Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238
Our Lady of Lourdes Church is searching for a Director of Music Ministry. Our Lady of Lourdes is located on Glenway Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1927, Our Lady of Lourdes provides worship and prayer to families on the west side of Cincinnati. Our Lady of Lourdes School provides education for grades K-8.
The Director of Music Ministry serves the parish as the principal musician, keyboardist and choir director. This role is responsible for effective planning, developing and instilling the role of music within all liturgical celebrations of the parish. The Director is directly involved with and collaborates with the school Music and Fine Arts staff.
The candidate must display proficiency in the use of keyboard instruments and be technologically capable to manage the church sound system. The candidate should have knowledge and appreciation for the Catholic Church’s liturgical tradition, be skilled in choral development and have knowledge of a repertoire suitable for liturgical celebrations for congregants of all ages.
Formal musical education and training is preferred.
You may request a complete job description and submit your resume and cover letter via e-mail to Ed Bayliss at parish@lourdes.org, or via mail to 3450 Lumardo Avenue, 45238.
This is a full-time position. Resumes will be accepted through December 13, 2019. The start date for the selected candidate is negotiable.
Our Lady of Lourdes is an Equal opportunity Employer.
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Posted August 19, 2019
Music Director, Part-time
St. Anthony Friary & Shrine, 5000 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati 45223
Starting: September 1, 2019
Duties: One Sunday Mass weekly, 10:00 a.m. in Shrine chapel, with choir warm-up at 9:30 before Mass.
Christmas Eve Mass with Nativity program; Christmas morning Mass.
New Year Day Mass.
Holy Week services and Easter Vigil Mass.
Choir rehearsals before Christmas and Easter.
Plan music for liturgies and submit plan to Friary office;
prepare choir as needed.
Instruments: Allen two manual digital organ, Yamaha grand piano.
Hymnals: Gather (2nd edition); We Celebrate hymnal & worship resource (WLP).
Contact: Brother Vince DeLorenzo, OFM
Phone: 513-541-2146, extension 128
Email: vincedel@franciscan.org
Friary website: www.stanthony.org
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Posted August 15, 2019
Director of Music and Liturgy
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 7754 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236
St. Vincent Ferrer is seeking a Director of Music and Liturgy to begin in October 2019. This position serves the parish as the principal musician, organist/pianist and choir director. Candidate should have a degree in music or related field, good vocal skills and a thorough knowledge of liturgical music and Catholic liturgy. Proficiency in organ/piano skills is required along with the ability to engage the entire assembly in song, as well as lead, teach, and inspire. Working collaboratively with the Pastor, staff and parish worship committee, responsibilities include: planning and coordinating music for weekend liturgies, sacramental liturgies, holy days, funerals and weddings; and directing/coordinating a parish choir entering a rebuilding phase. Music at Mass is led from a Rodgers 4/142 custom built organ and a Roland-V stage piano; and a Breaking Bread Missal (OCP) worship aid. Please submit a resume, references, and any links to recordings of representative choral and organ performances by August 30th to St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 7754 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236. Attn: Kathy Abele, kabele@svfchurch.org.
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Posted June 24, 2019
Director of Music and Liturgy
St. Patrick Parish, Troy, OH
The Director of Music and Liturgy serves the parish as principal musician, organist/piano and choir director according to the highest professional standards established by this profession. The director assist the pastor in organizing liturgical ministers and liturgical schedules. This is a full-time position, but could be part-time if needed.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Works in collaboration with the Pastor and parish staff.
Provides service by playing for the regular parish liturgical celebrations including funerals and weddings.
Provides for liturgical updating and education of the parish.
Maintains and develops personal and professional skills.
Works with business manager to develop budget for liturgical music.
Coordinates the liturgical minister’s schedule, to include servers, lectors and extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist.
Recruit members to both the adult and children’s choir.
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor.
Qualifications:
Must have a high degree of proficiency in the use of the organ/piano as attested to by formal credentials and a personal performance audition.
Should have a working knowledge of other instruments, which may be used in liturgical music.
Must have skill as an effective choral conductor as demonstrated by formal credentials and/or a choral audition.
Must have a knowledge and appreciation of the Church’s liturgical tradition as well as current liturgical practice.
Must have the ability and desire to lead and sustain a program of quality congregational singing.
Must have a good knowledge and repertoire available for liturgical music programs for adult and children’s choir, organ/piano and congregation.
Send resumes and questions to:
Fr. Eric Bowman
409 E. Main. St.
Troy, OH 45373
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Posted June 20, 2019
Director of Liturgical Music [Part Time]
St. Margaret-St. John, Cincinnati, OH
St. Margaret-St John Catholic Church is seeking a part-time Director of Liturgical Music to begin any time prior to September 1, 2019.
St. Margaret-St. John Parish offers a vibrant and growing choral music program in the Catholic tradition. The primary ministry of the choir at St. Margaret-St. John lies in its role as leader, supporter, and teacher of the congregation in the singing of the propers, hymns, and service music of the mass. The choir also offers choral voluntaries and anthems, the repertoire being drawn from all musical periods.
Music at Mass is primarily lead from the two-manual Schantz-Muller Pipe Organ, original to the church building.
Responsibilities:
• Cantor & play the organ for two weekend Masses: 3 PM Saturday Vigil Mass and the 10 AM Sunday Mass.
• Facilitate Choir Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings (day movable) from 7-8:30 during the choral season (Sept-June).
• Direct the choir from the organ during the choral season.
• Play the organ & cantor for special Holy Days of Obligation such as Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, etc.
• Play the organ and cantor for weddings and funerals held in the church.
• Choose the liturgical music throughout the year (hymns, ordinaries, psalms, choral anthems, postludes/preludes)
o Please note: the musical “style” of this parish is more “hymnody” and less “religious song.” (Appropriate hymns include “O God Beyond All Praising” “Praise to the Lord” “Now Thank We All Our God” “Let All Mortal Flesh” and things of that sort)
Prerequisites:
• Knowledge and skill in playing organ at a Catholic Mass (especially in leading congregational song) and a varied organ repertoire appropriate for Masses throughout the liturgical year.
• Skill in choral, solo, and instrumental accompaniment as well as choral directing..
• Decent sight-reading skills.
• Must be able to sing and play at the same time. A “pleasant” voice desired.
• Knowledge of traditional Catholic Sacred music (hymnody, choral anthems, etc…)
• Adequately pass a standard background check.
Compensation:
The pay rate for this position is currently set at $125 per Mass and $50 per Choir Practice. The organist shall be permitted to use the facilities of the institution (organ & pianos) for private teaching. Additional compensation is provided for playing weddings and funerals ($125 each) of which the organist would have first right of refusal. Depending on the number of weddings and funerals, this position would make anywhere from 14k-17k a year.
Please submit a resume, references, and any links to recordings of representative choral and organ performances to cegner@eastsideregion.org. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
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Posted June 12, 2019
Organist/Choir Director
St. Louis Church, Owensville, OH
Responsibilities would include training, directing, and supervising an adult choir and working with cantors. Play the piano/organ for the regularly scheduled masses, Sunday masses, and funerals and weddings. The ability to play and cantor simultaneously is a must. You would plan and play for all the music for Sunday and Holy Day masses and work closely with the pastor and parish staff. Must be a practicing catholic with a good knowledge of liturgy. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor.
Please send resume to Fr. Bachman at mbachman@cccatholics.org or to the following address:
St. Louis Church
PO Box 85
Owensville, Oh 45160
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Posted Mar. 21, 2019
Assistant Director of Music
St. Mary, [Hyde Park] Cincinnati, OH
St. Mary, Hyde Park, is seeking a part-time Assistant Director of Music starting June 1, 2019. St. Mary, Hyde Park has a growing and thriving music ministry, including 3 choirs, a cantor program, a newly refurbished Steinway piano, and a 3-manual pipe organ currently being rebuilt (anticipated completion in November 2019).
Primary responsibilities are to play piano/organ at the 4:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass as well as the Wednesday and Friday morning Masses with and without the school children, work with and train cantors from the school and parish, assist when needed for Holy Days, weddings, and funerals.
The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in music and/or experience in a parish liturgical music program, proficiency in piano, organ, and voice, a knowledge of liturgy and good pastoral skills. The successful candidate is a team person, working with all the staff members of the parish. Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates may submit a letter of interest, resume, and references to kbarton@smshp.com or by mail to Katie Barton, Director of Music and Liturgy, St. Mary, Hyde Park, 2853 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45208.
Full Job Description can be found at :
http://www.smchp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/JOB-DESCRIPTION-Assistant-Director-Liturgical-Music.pdf
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Posted Mar. 13, 2019
Assistant Director of Music
St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 750 Bright Road, Findlay, OH 45840
St. Michael the Archangel Parish, a large, vibrant Catholic parish in Findlay, Ohio, is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Music. We seek a dynamic musician who is a practicing Catholic that understands the importance of music in the life of the parish. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: serving as a musician for weekday, weekend and school Masses, as well as the staff accompanist for parish choirs. St. Michael Parish has multiple instruments including a Rodgers Trillium Hybrid Organ (T957 – 3 manuals – installed 2003), a Baldwin grand piano and a Yamaha baby grand. Applicant should be proficient in piano, organ, voice and conducting and hold a Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience. Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. A full job description is available at http://findlaystmichael.org/assets/assistantmusicdirector.pdf. Candidates may submit a letter of interest, resume and references to rneal@findlaystmichael.org or by mail to: Ryan C. Neal, Director of Music and Liturgy, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 750 Bright Road, Findlay, Ohio 45840.
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Posted Mar. 13, 2019
Director of Music Ministry [Part Time]
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Monroe, OH
OurLady of Sorrows Catholic Church (Monroe, OH) is seeking a part time Director of Music Ministry to serve our parish of 700 families. The Director of Music Ministry plans & leads music for 3 weekend liturgies, all holy day liturgies, and special liturgies as needed (including All Souls evening prayer & First Communion). When requested will provide music for funerals and weddings for additional compensation. The Director of Music Ministry will hold choir rehearsal outside of Mass times and conduct the choir during weekend liturgies and on holy days. Will attend staff meetings for liturgical planning. Will be responsible for scheduling maintenance of sound equipment and music equipment when needed. Successful candidates will be proficient in piano/keyboard & have strong vocal skills. Must be a practicing Catholic with a strong liturgical knowledge as evidenced by experience in liturgical music ministry and/or formal training credentials. Must have the ability to lead the congregation in praise through music and direct & recruit volunteer musicians (choir, cantors & other musicians). Will be familiar with the operation of professional sound equipment. Must pass a background, reference and criminal check & be VIRTUS trained or successfully complete VIRTUS training prior to employment. Application deadline is April 1, 2019. Position start date is flexible between June 1st& July 31st 2019. Please submit resume and cover letter to Ava Bertsch, Business Manager at avabertsch@cinci.rr.com.
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Posted Mar. 13, 2019
Music Teacher & Organist
St. Brigid, Xenia, OH
Job InformationThere are two major components to this position. One component is teaching music at a K-8 Parochial school, and the other is playing at regularly scheduled masses, and building a choir.
This is a Full-Time position with salary and benefits.
Music teacher in a K-8 Parochial School: Classroom teaching following Archdiocese of Cincinnati curriculum requirements and the Guided course of Study which is available for review at . Familiarity with computers and the ability to input grades using the “Option C” program. Two classes for all grades from K-8 on a four-day schedule. Responsible for coordinating the Christmas and Spring concert, 8th Grade graduation ceremony, and developing a school choir that sings at the Wednesday school masses and one monthly weekend liturgy. Must pass a background check and follow the Virtus Child protection protocols.
Organist: Provide service by playing for the regular parish liturgical celebrations including weddings and funerals. Training, directing, and supervising an adult choir and cantor programs. Play the organ for the regularly scheduled masses as well as funeral and nuptial masses. An additional stipend will be given for funeral and nuptial masses. The ability to play and cantor simultaneously is preferred.
Please contact <pastor@stbrigidxenia.org> for more details
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Posted Mar. 2, 2019
St. Monica-St. George Parish/Newman Center---328 W. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Director of Music and Worship
St. Monica-St. George, located in Clifton Heights, is seeking a Director of Music and Worship starting June 1, 2019. The parish celebrates 4 weekend Masses (the Saturday eve. Mass is covered by another musician) and 25+ weddings each year. Primary responsibilities are to play piano/organ, direct choirs (one of these is UC students) and train cantors. The director plans all of the music. Several times a year there is a children’s choir and handbell choir. This position involves working with, recruiting, coordinating, training and scheduling all liturgical ministers. The director works with a Worship commission and sacristans for seasonal decorating. The parish would like to continue a tradition of a concert every other year. Currently, this has been a full-time position with lighter hours in the summer. The candidate should have a graduate degree in music, knowledge of liturgy and possess good pastoral skills. The successful candidate is a team person, working with all of the staff members of the parish and Newman Center on a regular basis.
Applications can be mailed to Gina Carrol, Adm. Asst, St. Monica-St. George Parish Newman Center, 328 W. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45219 or via email to gina.carroll@stm-stg.org.
Application deadline is April 15, 2019.
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Posted Dec. 3, 2018
Director of Parish Liturgical Music
Holy Name Church – Cincinnati, OH
Role: To provide leadership and accompaniment needed for a quality parish liturgical music program.
Specific Responsibilities:
Compensation: To be negotiated according to Archdiocesan guidelines.
Other Relevant Information:
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Posted Oct. 17, 2018
Music Minister/Director/Musician [Part Time]
St. John the Evangelist Parish, 7121 Plainfield Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236
Job InformationSeeking Part Time Music Minister/Director/Musician to oversee the Parish Liturgical Music Program. Applicant should be a practicing Catholic, and have prior liturgical experience. Primary responsibilities include but not limited to: providing music for the 3 weekend Masses, Holy Week Services, Sacramental Masses/Services, Weddings & Funerals when available.
St. John Parish is small but mighty and deeply committed to active participation in the Liturgy and its Ministries. The choir is a generous size (16-20) based on the parish number of families. With their numbers and talent the choir easily fills the church with song but the congregation is also a “singing” people and not just quietly so that people in front of you can’t hear you, but joyfully singing out in praise to the Lord. Besides a fantastic volume, the choir enjoys being challenged with proper breathing, vocal technique, diction, phrasing, harmonies and dynamics.
St. John parish enjoys a variety of musical styles including chants, standard hymns and contemporary. There is an organ, a Casio digital piano and a Yamaha Clavinova digital ‘baby grand’. The Parish is accustomed to mostly piano accompaniment. We are an OCP Breaking Bread parish. The choir has copies of Choral Praise 3rd edition as well as the Navy Blue Gather Comprehensive First Edition.
Interested Candidates are asked to call the St. John the Evangelist Parish Office, 513-791-3238.
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Posted Oct. 15, 2018
Director of Music [Part Time]
Holy Trinity Parish, 272 Bainbridge St., Dayton, OH 45402
Job InformationHoly Trinity Parish, Dayton, is seeking a Part time Director of Music to oversee the Parish Liturgical Music Program. Primary responsibilities include but not limited to: planning for and providing music for the 2 Sunday Masses, Holy Week Services, Weddings and Funerals when available, leading the adult choir and attendance at Liturgy Commission meetings. Director must have a degree of proficiency in the use of the pipe organ and the ability to cantor. Salary commensurate with education and experience. If interested, qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Holy Trinity Parish, Attn: Judith L. Trick, 272 Bainbridge Street, Dayton Ohio 45402
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Posted August 20, 2018
Music Director
St. Catherine of Sienna, Ft. Wright, KY
Job description:
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic parish in Ft. Thomas, Ky. Small parish (about 550 families) with three Masses each weekend and other occasional services, such as Holy Day Masses and reconciliation services. Friday morning Mass during the school year if possible. Prefer someone who would also be available for funerals and weddings. Must be a good general musician and have good keyboard skills (prefer both organ and piano), be able to direct our adult and children’s choirs, and be at least a decent singer. Must be able to work with a wide range of people. Must either be familiar with the Catholic liturgy or be willing to be educated in it.
Please direct inquiries or resumes to Fr. Stef Bankemper, at 1803 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, 41075, or e-mail at:
sbankemper@stcatherineofsiena.org.
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Music Director, Part-time
Holy Name of Jesus, 222 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, OH 45067
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church (Trenton, OH) is seeking a part time Director of Music Ministry to serve our parish of 200 families. The Director of Music Ministry plans & leads music for 3 weekend liturgies, all holy day liturgies, and special liturgies as needed (including All Souls evening prayer & First Communion). When requested will provide music for funerals and weddings for additional compensation. The Director of Music Ministry will hold choir rehearsal outside of Mass times and conduct the choir during weekend liturgies and on holy days. Will attend staff meetings for liturgical planning. Will be responsible for scheduling maintenance of sound equipment and music equipment when needed. Successful candidates will be proficient in organ/keyboard & have strong vocal skills. Must be a practicing Catholic with a strong liturgical knowledge as evidenced by experience in liturgical music ministry and/or formal training credentials. Must have the ability to lead the congregation in praise through music and direct & recruit volunteer musicians (choir, cantors & other musicians). Will be familiar with the operation of professional sound equipment. Must pass a background, reference and criminal check & be VIRTUS trained or successfully complete VIRTUS training prior to employment.
Please submit resume and cover letter to Fr. Paul Gebhardt, fpghnls@gmail.com or mail to Holy Name of Jesus, 222 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, OH 45067
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Posted November 22, 2019
Music Director, Full-time
Our Lady of Lourdes, 3450 Lumardo Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238
Our Lady of Lourdes Church is searching for a Director of Music Ministry. Our Lady of Lourdes is located on Glenway Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1927, Our Lady of Lourdes provides worship and prayer to families on the west side of Cincinnati. Our Lady of Lourdes School provides education for grades K-8.
The Director of Music Ministry serves the parish as the principal musician, keyboardist and choir director. This role is responsible for effective planning, developing and instilling the role of music within all liturgical celebrations of the parish. The Director is directly involved with and collaborates with the school Music and Fine Arts staff.
The candidate must display proficiency in the use of keyboard instruments and be technologically capable to manage the church sound system. The candidate should have knowledge and appreciation for the Catholic Church’s liturgical tradition, be skilled in choral development and have knowledge of a repertoire suitable for liturgical celebrations for congregants of all ages.
Formal musical education and training is preferred.
You may request a complete job description and submit your resume and cover letter via e-mail to Ed Bayliss at parish@lourdes.org, or via mail to 3450 Lumardo Avenue, 45238.
This is a full-time position. Resumes will be accepted through December 13, 2019. The start date for the selected candidate is negotiable.
Our Lady of Lourdes is an Equal opportunity Employer.
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Posted August 19, 2019
Music Director, Part-time
St. Anthony Friary & Shrine, 5000 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati 45223
Starting: September 1, 2019
Duties: One Sunday Mass weekly, 10:00 a.m. in Shrine chapel, with choir warm-up at 9:30 before Mass.
Christmas Eve Mass with Nativity program; Christmas morning Mass.
New Year Day Mass.
Holy Week services and Easter Vigil Mass.
Choir rehearsals before Christmas and Easter.
Plan music for liturgies and submit plan to Friary office;
prepare choir as needed.
Instruments: Allen two manual digital organ, Yamaha grand piano.
Hymnals: Gather (2nd edition); We Celebrate hymnal & worship resource (WLP).
Contact: Brother Vince DeLorenzo, OFM
Phone: 513-541-2146, extension 128
Email: vincedel@franciscan.org
Friary website: www.stanthony.org
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Posted August 15, 2019
Director of Music and Liturgy
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 7754 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236
St. Vincent Ferrer is seeking a Director of Music and Liturgy to begin in October 2019. This position serves the parish as the principal musician, organist/pianist and choir director. Candidate should have a degree in music or related field, good vocal skills and a thorough knowledge of liturgical music and Catholic liturgy. Proficiency in organ/piano skills is required along with the ability to engage the entire assembly in song, as well as lead, teach, and inspire. Working collaboratively with the Pastor, staff and parish worship committee, responsibilities include: planning and coordinating music for weekend liturgies, sacramental liturgies, holy days, funerals and weddings; and directing/coordinating a parish choir entering a rebuilding phase. Music at Mass is led from a Rodgers 4/142 custom built organ and a Roland-V stage piano; and a Breaking Bread Missal (OCP) worship aid. Please submit a resume, references, and any links to recordings of representative choral and organ performances by August 30th to St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 7754 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236. Attn: Kathy Abele, kabele@svfchurch.org.
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Posted June 24, 2019
Director of Music and Liturgy
St. Patrick Parish, Troy, OH
The Director of Music and Liturgy serves the parish as principal musician, organist/piano and choir director according to the highest professional standards established by this profession. The director assist the pastor in organizing liturgical ministers and liturgical schedules. This is a full-time position, but could be part-time if needed.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Works in collaboration with the Pastor and parish staff.
Provides service by playing for the regular parish liturgical celebrations including funerals and weddings.
Provides for liturgical updating and education of the parish.
Maintains and develops personal and professional skills.
Works with business manager to develop budget for liturgical music.
Coordinates the liturgical minister’s schedule, to include servers, lectors and extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist.
Recruit members to both the adult and children’s choir.
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor.
Qualifications:
Must have a high degree of proficiency in the use of the organ/piano as attested to by formal credentials and a personal performance audition.
Should have a working knowledge of other instruments, which may be used in liturgical music.
Must have skill as an effective choral conductor as demonstrated by formal credentials and/or a choral audition.
Must have a knowledge and appreciation of the Church’s liturgical tradition as well as current liturgical practice.
Must have the ability and desire to lead and sustain a program of quality congregational singing.
Must have a good knowledge and repertoire available for liturgical music programs for adult and children’s choir, organ/piano and congregation.
Send resumes and questions to:
Fr. Eric Bowman
409 E. Main. St.
Troy, OH 45373
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Posted June 20, 2019
Director of Liturgical Music [Part Time]
St. Margaret-St. John, Cincinnati, OH
St. Margaret-St John Catholic Church is seeking a part-time Director of Liturgical Music to begin any time prior to September 1, 2019.
St. Margaret-St. John Parish offers a vibrant and growing choral music program in the Catholic tradition. The primary ministry of the choir at St. Margaret-St. John lies in its role as leader, supporter, and teacher of the congregation in the singing of the propers, hymns, and service music of the mass. The choir also offers choral voluntaries and anthems, the repertoire being drawn from all musical periods.
Music at Mass is primarily lead from the two-manual Schantz-Muller Pipe Organ, original to the church building.
Responsibilities:
• Cantor & play the organ for two weekend Masses: 3 PM Saturday Vigil Mass and the 10 AM Sunday Mass.
• Facilitate Choir Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings (day movable) from 7-8:30 during the choral season (Sept-June).
• Direct the choir from the organ during the choral season.
• Play the organ & cantor for special Holy Days of Obligation such as Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, etc.
• Play the organ and cantor for weddings and funerals held in the church.
• Choose the liturgical music throughout the year (hymns, ordinaries, psalms, choral anthems, postludes/preludes)
o Please note: the musical “style” of this parish is more “hymnody” and less “religious song.” (Appropriate hymns include “O God Beyond All Praising” “Praise to the Lord” “Now Thank We All Our God” “Let All Mortal Flesh” and things of that sort)
Prerequisites:
• Knowledge and skill in playing organ at a Catholic Mass (especially in leading congregational song) and a varied organ repertoire appropriate for Masses throughout the liturgical year.
• Skill in choral, solo, and instrumental accompaniment as well as choral directing..
• Decent sight-reading skills.
• Must be able to sing and play at the same time. A “pleasant” voice desired.
• Knowledge of traditional Catholic Sacred music (hymnody, choral anthems, etc…)
• Adequately pass a standard background check.
Compensation:
The pay rate for this position is currently set at $125 per Mass and $50 per Choir Practice. The organist shall be permitted to use the facilities of the institution (organ & pianos) for private teaching. Additional compensation is provided for playing weddings and funerals ($125 each) of which the organist would have first right of refusal. Depending on the number of weddings and funerals, this position would make anywhere from 14k-17k a year.
Please submit a resume, references, and any links to recordings of representative choral and organ performances to cegner@eastsideregion.org. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
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Posted June 12, 2019
Organist/Choir Director
St. Louis Church, Owensville, OH
Responsibilities would include training, directing, and supervising an adult choir and working with cantors. Play the piano/organ for the regularly scheduled masses, Sunday masses, and funerals and weddings. The ability to play and cantor simultaneously is a must. You would plan and play for all the music for Sunday and Holy Day masses and work closely with the pastor and parish staff. Must be a practicing catholic with a good knowledge of liturgy. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor.
Please send resume to Fr. Bachman at mbachman@cccatholics.org or to the following address:
St. Louis Church
PO Box 85
Owensville, Oh 45160
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Posted Mar. 21, 2019
Assistant Director of Music
St. Mary, [Hyde Park] Cincinnati, OH
St. Mary, Hyde Park, is seeking a part-time Assistant Director of Music starting June 1, 2019. St. Mary, Hyde Park has a growing and thriving music ministry, including 3 choirs, a cantor program, a newly refurbished Steinway piano, and a 3-manual pipe organ currently being rebuilt (anticipated completion in November 2019).
Primary responsibilities are to play piano/organ at the 4:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass as well as the Wednesday and Friday morning Masses with and without the school children, work with and train cantors from the school and parish, assist when needed for Holy Days, weddings, and funerals.
The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in music and/or experience in a parish liturgical music program, proficiency in piano, organ, and voice, a knowledge of liturgy and good pastoral skills. The successful candidate is a team person, working with all the staff members of the parish. Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates may submit a letter of interest, resume, and references to kbarton@smshp.com or by mail to Katie Barton, Director of Music and Liturgy, St. Mary, Hyde Park, 2853 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45208.
Full Job Description can be found at :
http://www.smchp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/JOB-DESCRIPTION-Assistant-Director-Liturgical-Music.pdf
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Posted Mar. 13, 2019
Assistant Director of Music
St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 750 Bright Road, Findlay, OH 45840
St. Michael the Archangel Parish, a large, vibrant Catholic parish in Findlay, Ohio, is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Music. We seek a dynamic musician who is a practicing Catholic that understands the importance of music in the life of the parish. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: serving as a musician for weekday, weekend and school Masses, as well as the staff accompanist for parish choirs. St. Michael Parish has multiple instruments including a Rodgers Trillium Hybrid Organ (T957 – 3 manuals – installed 2003), a Baldwin grand piano and a Yamaha baby grand. Applicant should be proficient in piano, organ, voice and conducting and hold a Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience. Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. A full job description is available at http://findlaystmichael.org/assets/assistantmusicdirector.pdf. Candidates may submit a letter of interest, resume and references to rneal@findlaystmichael.org or by mail to: Ryan C. Neal, Director of Music and Liturgy, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 750 Bright Road, Findlay, Ohio 45840.
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Posted Mar. 13, 2019
Director of Music Ministry [Part Time]
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Monroe, OH
OurLady of Sorrows Catholic Church (Monroe, OH) is seeking a part time Director of Music Ministry to serve our parish of 700 families. The Director of Music Ministry plans & leads music for 3 weekend liturgies, all holy day liturgies, and special liturgies as needed (including All Souls evening prayer & First Communion). When requested will provide music for funerals and weddings for additional compensation. The Director of Music Ministry will hold choir rehearsal outside of Mass times and conduct the choir during weekend liturgies and on holy days. Will attend staff meetings for liturgical planning. Will be responsible for scheduling maintenance of sound equipment and music equipment when needed. Successful candidates will be proficient in piano/keyboard & have strong vocal skills. Must be a practicing Catholic with a strong liturgical knowledge as evidenced by experience in liturgical music ministry and/or formal training credentials. Must have the ability to lead the congregation in praise through music and direct & recruit volunteer musicians (choir, cantors & other musicians). Will be familiar with the operation of professional sound equipment. Must pass a background, reference and criminal check & be VIRTUS trained or successfully complete VIRTUS training prior to employment. Application deadline is April 1, 2019. Position start date is flexible between June 1st& July 31st 2019. Please submit resume and cover letter to Ava Bertsch, Business Manager at avabertsch@cinci.rr.com.
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Posted Mar. 13, 2019
Music Teacher & Organist
St. Brigid, Xenia, OH
Job InformationThere are two major components to this position. One component is teaching music at a K-8 Parochial school, and the other is playing at regularly scheduled masses, and building a choir.
This is a Full-Time position with salary and benefits.
Music teacher in a K-8 Parochial School: Classroom teaching following Archdiocese of Cincinnati curriculum requirements and the Guided course of Study which is available for review at . Familiarity with computers and the ability to input grades using the “Option C” program. Two classes for all grades from K-8 on a four-day schedule. Responsible for coordinating the Christmas and Spring concert, 8th Grade graduation ceremony, and developing a school choir that sings at the Wednesday school masses and one monthly weekend liturgy. Must pass a background check and follow the Virtus Child protection protocols.
Organist: Provide service by playing for the regular parish liturgical celebrations including weddings and funerals. Training, directing, and supervising an adult choir and cantor programs. Play the organ for the regularly scheduled masses as well as funeral and nuptial masses. An additional stipend will be given for funeral and nuptial masses. The ability to play and cantor simultaneously is preferred.
Please contact <pastor@stbrigidxenia.org> for more details
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Posted Mar. 2, 2019
St. Monica-St. George Parish/Newman Center---328 W. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Director of Music and Worship
St. Monica-St. George, located in Clifton Heights, is seeking a Director of Music and Worship starting June 1, 2019. The parish celebrates 4 weekend Masses (the Saturday eve. Mass is covered by another musician) and 25+ weddings each year. Primary responsibilities are to play piano/organ, direct choirs (one of these is UC students) and train cantors. The director plans all of the music. Several times a year there is a children’s choir and handbell choir. This position involves working with, recruiting, coordinating, training and scheduling all liturgical ministers. The director works with a Worship commission and sacristans for seasonal decorating. The parish would like to continue a tradition of a concert every other year. Currently, this has been a full-time position with lighter hours in the summer. The candidate should have a graduate degree in music, knowledge of liturgy and possess good pastoral skills. The successful candidate is a team person, working with all of the staff members of the parish and Newman Center on a regular basis.
Applications can be mailed to Gina Carrol, Adm. Asst, St. Monica-St. George Parish Newman Center, 328 W. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45219 or via email to gina.carroll@stm-stg.org.
Application deadline is April 15, 2019.
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Posted Dec. 3, 2018
Director of Parish Liturgical Music
Holy Name Church – Cincinnati, OH
Role: To provide leadership and accompaniment needed for a quality parish liturgical music program.
Specific Responsibilities:
- To accompany the choir and congregation on the piano for the singing of hymns and service music at each Sunday Mass, 10:00 to approximately 11:10 a.m.
- To meet with the choir for rehearsal, usually l/2 hour before Mass each Sunday, 9:20-9:50 a.m., or at another mutually agreed on time.
- To plan the music for parish liturgies and to provide the pastor,
- To meet with the parish liturgy committee before each new liturgical season for consultation and planning (Advent/Christmas, Lent/Easter, Ordinary time, etc.)
Compensation: To be negotiated according to Archdiocesan guidelines.
Other Relevant Information:
- Parish Mission Statement: The parishioners of Holy Name Church are people who wish to be members of a diverse , community-oriented church.
- The average number of parishioners each Sunday is fifty to sixty people. The choir is regularly made up of ten to twelve persons.
- Hymn books presently available to the congregation include the following: Lead Me Guide Me, Heritage Missal, and African American Heritage Hymnal.
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Posted Oct. 17, 2018
Music Minister/Director/Musician [Part Time]
St. John the Evangelist Parish, 7121 Plainfield Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236
Job InformationSeeking Part Time Music Minister/Director/Musician to oversee the Parish Liturgical Music Program. Applicant should be a practicing Catholic, and have prior liturgical experience. Primary responsibilities include but not limited to: providing music for the 3 weekend Masses, Holy Week Services, Sacramental Masses/Services, Weddings & Funerals when available.
St. John Parish is small but mighty and deeply committed to active participation in the Liturgy and its Ministries. The choir is a generous size (16-20) based on the parish number of families. With their numbers and talent the choir easily fills the church with song but the congregation is also a “singing” people and not just quietly so that people in front of you can’t hear you, but joyfully singing out in praise to the Lord. Besides a fantastic volume, the choir enjoys being challenged with proper breathing, vocal technique, diction, phrasing, harmonies and dynamics.
St. John parish enjoys a variety of musical styles including chants, standard hymns and contemporary. There is an organ, a Casio digital piano and a Yamaha Clavinova digital ‘baby grand’. The Parish is accustomed to mostly piano accompaniment. We are an OCP Breaking Bread parish. The choir has copies of Choral Praise 3rd edition as well as the Navy Blue Gather Comprehensive First Edition.
Interested Candidates are asked to call the St. John the Evangelist Parish Office, 513-791-3238.
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Posted Oct. 15, 2018
Director of Music [Part Time]
Holy Trinity Parish, 272 Bainbridge St., Dayton, OH 45402
Job InformationHoly Trinity Parish, Dayton, is seeking a Part time Director of Music to oversee the Parish Liturgical Music Program. Primary responsibilities include but not limited to: planning for and providing music for the 2 Sunday Masses, Holy Week Services, Weddings and Funerals when available, leading the adult choir and attendance at Liturgy Commission meetings. Director must have a degree of proficiency in the use of the pipe organ and the ability to cantor. Salary commensurate with education and experience. If interested, qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Holy Trinity Parish, Attn: Judith L. Trick, 272 Bainbridge Street, Dayton Ohio 45402
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Posted August 20, 2018
Music Director
St. Catherine of Sienna, Ft. Wright, KY
Job description:
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic parish in Ft. Thomas, Ky. Small parish (about 550 families) with three Masses each weekend and other occasional services, such as Holy Day Masses and reconciliation services. Friday morning Mass during the school year if possible. Prefer someone who would also be available for funerals and weddings. Must be a good general musician and have good keyboard skills (prefer both organ and piano), be able to direct our adult and children’s choirs, and be at least a decent singer. Must be able to work with a wide range of people. Must either be familiar with the Catholic liturgy or be willing to be educated in it.
Please direct inquiries or resumes to Fr. Stef Bankemper, at 1803 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, 41075, or e-mail at:
sbankemper@stcatherineofsiena.org.
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