Church of the Ascension: Director of Sacred Music

Catholic Diocese of Columbus • Johnstown, OH

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About The Position

Church of the Ascension in Johnstown, Ohio is seeking an experienced choir director and organist to assume the role of Director of Sacred Music (DSM). This is a part-time ministry position. Duties include direction and coordination of the adult choir, children's choir, and cantors, as well as serving as the organist for liturgical events and weekly Masses. There are three sung Masses per weekend which the DSM is expected to be the primary organist/director. The parish is beginning to incorporate more traditional music such as chant and sacred polyphony, while still utilizing quality hymnody. Heavy emphasis is placed on growing the sacred music program and educating members and congregants. The DSM reports directly to the pastor, who is very supportive of sacred music. A full job description is available upon request, and salary will be based on commensurate experience.

Requirements

• Faithful Catholic in good standing with the Church whose public and private life is consistent with Church teaching
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must possess deep knowledge of the Church's patrimony of sacred music
• Five (5) or more years of experience working in a church music program

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in sacred music, theology, liturgy, or similar preferred
• participation in CMAA events or AGO certifications considered as well

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standard for liturgical music for all Masses
• Grow and develop the sacred music program, emphasizing fidelity to Church teaching, tradition, and documents
• Train choirs, cantors, and instrumentalists, particularly in the areas of chant and sacred polyphony
• Educate the parish in sacred music
• Serve as primary organist and director for weekends, obligatory days, and other Masses through the year
• Meet with the pastor on a regular basis to coordinate various aspects of liturgies
• Follow Church and civic law regarding copyrights etc.
• Maintain music library with assistance from a choir volunteer
• Create leaflets for funerals and certain liturgies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director