Part-Time
Posted 3 years ago

Posted:  03/11/2021

St. Louis Church, Owensville, OH is seeking a part time director of Liturgical Music. The Director of Liturgical Music serves the parish as the principal musician, and choir director.  This position plays one mass on Saturday and two masses and Sunday as well as playing for Funerals and Weddings.

Skills, Knowledges, and Abilities

  • Must have a working knowledge of all Liturgies in the Catholic Church. Experience playing the organ is preferred.
  • Should have a working knowledge of other instruments which might be used in liturgical music
  • Must have skill as an effective choral conductor as demonstrated by formal credentials and/or a choral audition (rehearsal).
  • Must have a knowledge and appreciation of the Church’s liturgical tradition as well as current liturgical practice.
  • Must have a desire to promote the Church’s understanding of a sung/chanted liturgy.
  • Must have the ability and desire to lead and sustain a program of quality congregational singing.
  • Must have a good knowledge of quality repertoire available for liturgical music programs for adult choirs, and congregation.
  • Must be able to work closely with the Pastor, staff and parishioners

The applicant should have experience in preparing and accompanying Catholic Liturgical music.

The position reports to the Pastor of the Pastoral Region and is compensated per mass and Choir Practices.

Deadline for submission of Resume is April 15, 2021.

Job Features

Job Category

Parishes

Catholic

Yes, No, Preferred

Qualified candidates should submit a resume with a cover letter to Fr. Martin Bachman at [email protected] or PO Box 85, Owensville, OH  45160