Posted February 24, 2020
Music Director & Archdiocesan Music Director
St. Peter in Chains Cathedral/Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
The Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati seeks a talented, experienced pastoral musician to serve as the principal musician for the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains as well as the Archdiocesan Director of Music. The Director of Music will ensure excellence in sacred music throughout south and southwest Ohio by training and forming pastoral musicians and serving as principal musician for archdiocesan liturgies. They will also direct the music ministry at the cathedral, including a professional choir and a sacred music series.
The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in organ or choral conducting, or a degree in sacred music, with years of experience in a cathedral or large parish and is a practicing Catholic. An additional degree in theology, liturgy, ministry or a related field is preferred. They should be highly skilled in the leadership of congregational singing, an accomplished choral conductor, proficient at the keyboard, formed for pastoral ministry, able to form and train other musicians, and willing to work with a ministry team.
This full-time position, available July 1, includes a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience, excellent benefits, and flexible hours.
To apply please send a letter of interest, resume and Application for Employment to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Department of Human Resources, 100 E. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 or email humanresources@catholiccincinnati.org.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of all background checks and Virtus requirements.
Application deadline is March 30, 2020.
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Posted February 24, 2020
Director of Music Ministry - Part-time
St. Therese Little Flower, 5560 Kirby Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45239
The Director of Music Ministry is responsible for:
• Planning and playing for 3 weekend liturgies and all holy days.
• Responsible for planning and playing for all special sacramental liturgies including weddings and funerals.
• Working with the choir to prepare for the weekend liturgies.
• Ensuring the instrumental and sound equipment is maintained.
A strong candidate will have strong vocal skills in addition to being proficient in organ & piano. Must be a practicing Catholic with liturgical knowledge. Must be able to pass a background check and be within compliance with the Decree on Child Protect prior to start of employment.
Please submit resume and cover letter to Father Dennis Bosse, O.F.M. at parishoffice@littleflower-church.org or mail to St. Therese Little Flower, 5560 Kirby Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239.
Position is set to begin June 1, 2020 or sooner.
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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.
Music Director & Archdiocesan Music Director
St. Peter in Chains Cathedral/Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
The Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati seeks a talented, experienced pastoral musician to serve as the principal musician for the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains as well as the Archdiocesan Director of Music. The Director of Music will ensure excellence in sacred music throughout south and southwest Ohio by training and forming pastoral musicians and serving as principal musician for archdiocesan liturgies. They will also direct the music ministry at the cathedral, including a professional choir and a sacred music series.
The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in organ or choral conducting, or a degree in sacred music, with years of experience in a cathedral or large parish and is a practicing Catholic. An additional degree in theology, liturgy, ministry or a related field is preferred. They should be highly skilled in the leadership of congregational singing, an accomplished choral conductor, proficient at the keyboard, formed for pastoral ministry, able to form and train other musicians, and willing to work with a ministry team.
This full-time position, available July 1, includes a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience, excellent benefits, and flexible hours.
To apply please send a letter of interest, resume and Application for Employment to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Department of Human Resources, 100 E. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 or email humanresources@catholiccincinnati.org.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of all background checks and Virtus requirements.
Application deadline is March 30, 2020.
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Posted February 24, 2020
Director of Music Ministry - Part-time
St. Therese Little Flower, 5560 Kirby Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45239
The Director of Music Ministry is responsible for:
• Planning and playing for 3 weekend liturgies and all holy days.
• Responsible for planning and playing for all special sacramental liturgies including weddings and funerals.
• Working with the choir to prepare for the weekend liturgies.
• Ensuring the instrumental and sound equipment is maintained.
A strong candidate will have strong vocal skills in addition to being proficient in organ & piano. Must be a practicing Catholic with liturgical knowledge. Must be able to pass a background check and be within compliance with the Decree on Child Protect prior to start of employment.
Please submit resume and cover letter to Father Dennis Bosse, O.F.M. at parishoffice@littleflower-church.org or mail to St. Therese Little Flower, 5560 Kirby Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239.
Position is set to begin June 1, 2020 or sooner.
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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.