Director of Music – Crescent Family of Parishes (Cincinnati, OH)
Crescent Parishes Family of Parishes, 2420 Drex Avenue, Norwood, OH 45212
Posted: 02/09/2026
The Crescent Family of Parishes is seeking a Director of Music to provide leadership for liturgical music within our parish family. This position offers the opportunity to serve as a principal musician while collaborating with pastoral leadership, staff, and parish musicians to support vibrant, prayerful liturgies.
The Director of Music will serve as the primary musician for two parishes with a long-established shared music program, while also supporting coordination and collaboration across the wider family of parishes. This role values musical excellence, respect for diverse cultural and liturgical musical traditions, and a collaborative approach to ministry.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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Serving as principal musician (organist/pianist) for assigned parishes
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Training, directing, and supervising choirs, cantors, and instrumental ensembles
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Coordinating music planning for liturgical seasons and combined parish celebrations
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Supervising staff musicians and coordinating substitute and supply musicians
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Collaborating with parish staff and worship commissions on music planning
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Serving, in collaboration with the Liturgy and Worship Coordinator, as a co-leader of the Worship Commission
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Bringing strong organ and piano skills, with additional instrumental knowledge preferred
Crescent Family of Parishes (S-6) includes Church of the Resurrection (Bond Hill), Holy Trinity (Norwood), Nativity (Pleasant Ridge), St. John the Evangelist (Deer Park), and St. Saviour (Sycamore Township).
This position may be part-time or full-time, depending on experience and availability.
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