Posted August 22, 2018
Organist/Accompanist
St. Gertrude Catholic Church, 6543 Miami Avenue, Madeira, OH 45243
Job Information
Instrument Information: Organ is a three manual Wicks/Walker hybrid installed in the choir loft one year ago.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Accompany choir/cantor:
o for weekend Masses including Saturday Vigil Mass (occasionally) and three Masses on Sunday.
o for Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, and all major feast days (Vigil and Feast Day)
o for First Communion Masses and Confirmation, as well as a yearly choral program
• May be required to be available for funerals occasionally if funeral organist is on vacation.
• Ability to cantor in emergency situations.
• Job responsibility does not include liturgical planning.
• May be required to rehearse with choir as needed, determined by Music Director.
• Accompany Children’s Choir performance (1-2 per year)
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s Degree preferred, but a Bachelor’s Degree would be acceptable based on level and quality of applicant’s performance audition.
• Must be able to accompany choir and cantors with a musical sensitivity to singing.
• Must be able to improvise on a hymn tune or a chant melody.
• Must be a good sight-reader and be flexible in accommodating musical substitutions.
• Must have a good knowledge of standard organ repertoire.
• Must understand or be willing to learn the details of Roman Catholic Liturgy.
Salary is in keeping with the Cincinnati Archdiocesan guidelines for an Accompanist position.
If interested, qualified candidates should email cover letter and resume to:
Catherine Fishlock
Music Director
musicdirector@stgertrude.org
Questions: (513) 561-5954 ext. 2116
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Posted August 22, 2018
Assistant Liturgy and Music Minister
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Liberty Township, OH
Job description:
Thriving parish of 3,100 households seeks a part-time Assistant Liturgy and Music Minister. This person will assist the Pastoral Associate for Worship and Sacraments in the liturgical and sacramental life of the parish, primarily through the leadership of select parish choirs, regularly leading the congregation in worship and song at Sunday Masses and other sacraments and liturgies, and working behind the scenes to ensure proper scheduling and communication in matters liturgical. Requires evening and weekend hours year round. The ideal candidate will understand the requirements of the Roman Missal, prominent devotions and various rites of the Church. Proficiency in musical performance and music theory required; a degree in music or music studies preferred.
The response email is apply@saint-max.org. The deadline is September 3.
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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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Posted August 2, 2018
Principal Organist
St. Margaret-St. John Parish, Cincinnati
Job Information
Terms: Part-time, salary employee
Experience: 2-5 years
Education: Undergraduate Degree
Responsibilities:
Full job description including compensation information found at: https://www.catholicjobs.com/job/8987133965
To apply, please submit a resume, references, and any links to recordings of representative choral and organ performances to the attention of Cody Egner, cegner@eastsideregion.org.
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Posted August 2, 2018
Music Director
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Lebanon, OH
Job Information
Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church, a growing, vibrant parish community of just over 1,250 households in Lebanon, Ohio, seeks a skilled part-time music director/organist-choir director to oversee the entire parish liturgical music program. The applicant should be a practicing Catholic and prior experience is helpful.
The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing music for the four weekend Masses, Holydays, Holy Week, Confirmation, First Communion and Reconciliation liturgies and weekly school Mass, wedding and funeral liturgies, rehearse and directing the parish adult and youth choirs.
Salary commensurate with education and experience. Please send a letter of introduction and resume to: Fr. Bernard Weldishofer, St. Francis de Sales Church, 20 Desales Avenue, Lebanon Ohio 45036 or pastor@stfrancisdesales-lebanon.org
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Posted July 16, 2018
Director of Music
The Collaborative Pastoral Region of Reading, Saints Peter and Paul and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parishes
Job Information
The Collaborative Pastoral Region of Reading, Saints Peter and Paul and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parishes with 785 families are looking for a full/part-time Director of Music beginning as soon as possible. The Director will be responsible for selecting liturgically appropriate music and playing for the regular parish liturgical celebrations including 4 weekend Masses, Holy Days, weddings, funerals, ecumenical services, etc; leading the adult and children’s choir (Christmas); preparing and scheduling cantors and music groups for all liturgical celebrations; assist the pastor in liturgical planning throughout the year and other liturgical duties in the parish. Director must have a degree of proficiency in the use of the organ. Saints Peter and Paul has a 1896 Koehnken & Grimm two manual classic pipe organ. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart has a more modern three manual electronic organ. Salary commensurate with education and experience. If interested, qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Rev Matthew J. Robben, Pastor
330 West Vine Street
Reading, Ohio 45215
Or email to: frmattrobben@gmail.com
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Posted June 6, 2018
Director of Sacred Music
Our Lady of Victory Parish
Job Information
Our Lady of Victory Parish is seeking a full-time director of music, beginning August 1st. The new director will assume responsibility for providing and overseeing music at three Sunday Masses, Masses on holy days and feasts, and weddings and funerals. A successful candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s degree in music or a related field and will possess strong skills as an organist and choir conductor. The new director of music will be responsible for playing the organ for at least two Sunday Masses, and for conducting the parish choir, which rehearses one night a week in preparation for a Sunday morning Mass. This position also includes the possibility of working with a children’s choir.
Salary based on qualifications and experience, benefits package included. For a complete job description and applications instructions, please contact directly:
Mr. Bruce Laake – the parish business manager – at BusinessMgr@olv.org.
810 Neeb Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45233
Phone: 513-922-5476
Website: http://www.olvdelhi.org
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Organist/Accompanist
St. Gertrude Catholic Church, 6543 Miami Avenue, Madeira, OH 45243
Job Information
Instrument Information: Organ is a three manual Wicks/Walker hybrid installed in the choir loft one year ago.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Accompany choir/cantor:
o for weekend Masses including Saturday Vigil Mass (occasionally) and three Masses on Sunday.
o for Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, and all major feast days (Vigil and Feast Day)
o for First Communion Masses and Confirmation, as well as a yearly choral program
• May be required to be available for funerals occasionally if funeral organist is on vacation.
• Ability to cantor in emergency situations.
• Job responsibility does not include liturgical planning.
• May be required to rehearse with choir as needed, determined by Music Director.
• Accompany Children’s Choir performance (1-2 per year)
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s Degree preferred, but a Bachelor’s Degree would be acceptable based on level and quality of applicant’s performance audition.
• Must be able to accompany choir and cantors with a musical sensitivity to singing.
• Must be able to improvise on a hymn tune or a chant melody.
• Must be a good sight-reader and be flexible in accommodating musical substitutions.
• Must have a good knowledge of standard organ repertoire.
• Must understand or be willing to learn the details of Roman Catholic Liturgy.
Salary is in keeping with the Cincinnati Archdiocesan guidelines for an Accompanist position.
If interested, qualified candidates should email cover letter and resume to:
Catherine Fishlock
Music Director
musicdirector@stgertrude.org
Questions: (513) 561-5954 ext. 2116
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Posted August 22, 2018
Assistant Liturgy and Music Minister
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Liberty Township, OH
Job description:
Thriving parish of 3,100 households seeks a part-time Assistant Liturgy and Music Minister. This person will assist the Pastoral Associate for Worship and Sacraments in the liturgical and sacramental life of the parish, primarily through the leadership of select parish choirs, regularly leading the congregation in worship and song at Sunday Masses and other sacraments and liturgies, and working behind the scenes to ensure proper scheduling and communication in matters liturgical. Requires evening and weekend hours year round. The ideal candidate will understand the requirements of the Roman Missal, prominent devotions and various rites of the Church. Proficiency in musical performance and music theory required; a degree in music or music studies preferred.
The response email is apply@saint-max.org. The deadline is September 3.
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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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Posted August 2, 2018
Principal Organist
St. Margaret-St. John Parish, Cincinnati
Job Information
Terms: Part-time, salary employee
Experience: 2-5 years
Education: Undergraduate Degree
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the Director of Sacred Music, play the organ for two weekend masses: 3:00 PM Saturday Vigil Mass and a 10:00 AM Sunday Mass.
- Play the organ at the occasional special rehearsals with adequate prior notice by the Director of Sacred Music (during times such as Christmas or Easter).
- Play the organ for Holy Days of Obligations (negotiable)
- Play (or oversee the use of) the organ for weddings and funerals held in the church. (The principal organist would have first right of refusal on weddings and funerals which is extra income in addition to base salary).
Full job description including compensation information found at: https://www.catholicjobs.com/job/8987133965
To apply, please submit a resume, references, and any links to recordings of representative choral and organ performances to the attention of Cody Egner, cegner@eastsideregion.org.
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Posted August 2, 2018
Music Director
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Lebanon, OH
Job Information
Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church, a growing, vibrant parish community of just over 1,250 households in Lebanon, Ohio, seeks a skilled part-time music director/organist-choir director to oversee the entire parish liturgical music program. The applicant should be a practicing Catholic and prior experience is helpful.
The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing music for the four weekend Masses, Holydays, Holy Week, Confirmation, First Communion and Reconciliation liturgies and weekly school Mass, wedding and funeral liturgies, rehearse and directing the parish adult and youth choirs.
Salary commensurate with education and experience. Please send a letter of introduction and resume to: Fr. Bernard Weldishofer, St. Francis de Sales Church, 20 Desales Avenue, Lebanon Ohio 45036 or pastor@stfrancisdesales-lebanon.org
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Posted July 16, 2018
Director of Music
The Collaborative Pastoral Region of Reading, Saints Peter and Paul and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parishes
Job Information
The Collaborative Pastoral Region of Reading, Saints Peter and Paul and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parishes with 785 families are looking for a full/part-time Director of Music beginning as soon as possible. The Director will be responsible for selecting liturgically appropriate music and playing for the regular parish liturgical celebrations including 4 weekend Masses, Holy Days, weddings, funerals, ecumenical services, etc; leading the adult and children’s choir (Christmas); preparing and scheduling cantors and music groups for all liturgical celebrations; assist the pastor in liturgical planning throughout the year and other liturgical duties in the parish. Director must have a degree of proficiency in the use of the organ. Saints Peter and Paul has a 1896 Koehnken & Grimm two manual classic pipe organ. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart has a more modern three manual electronic organ. Salary commensurate with education and experience. If interested, qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Rev Matthew J. Robben, Pastor
330 West Vine Street
Reading, Ohio 45215
Or email to: frmattrobben@gmail.com
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Posted June 6, 2018
Director of Sacred Music
Our Lady of Victory Parish
Job Information
Our Lady of Victory Parish is seeking a full-time director of music, beginning August 1st. The new director will assume responsibility for providing and overseeing music at three Sunday Masses, Masses on holy days and feasts, and weddings and funerals. A successful candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s degree in music or a related field and will possess strong skills as an organist and choir conductor. The new director of music will be responsible for playing the organ for at least two Sunday Masses, and for conducting the parish choir, which rehearses one night a week in preparation for a Sunday morning Mass. This position also includes the possibility of working with a children’s choir.
Salary based on qualifications and experience, benefits package included. For a complete job description and applications instructions, please contact directly:
Mr. Bruce Laake – the parish business manager – at BusinessMgr@olv.org.
810 Neeb Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45233
Phone: 513-922-5476
Website: http://www.olvdelhi.org
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