Saint Joseph Cathedral in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a full-time director of music. The successful candidate will possess exceptional choral skills, excellent organ performance skills, experience with orchestral conducting, and extensive liturgical experience, preferably at the cathedral level. The director of music is the artistic director for the Cathedral Concerts series which hosts local and international artists. In addition to serving as the director of music for the Cathedral, the director is responsible for music at diocesan events and acts as a resource to pastors and parish musicians. The position requires strong organizational and administrative skills, ability to multi-task and establish priorities; ability to work with others in a diverse and collaborative team environment; exhibit initiative, responsibility and flexibility.

Minimum academic requirement: Master of Music degree.

The Cathedral is home to the 2006 66-stop Paul Fritts Grand Gallery Organ, the 2003 7-stop Halbert Gober Choir organ, as well as two practice organs. The Cathedral Choir is composed of approximately 30 singers with positions for 16 professional singers. Information on the Cathedral, the instruments, the choir, and repertoire will be found at www.cathedralmusic.org

Passing a background screening and completion of the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” course are mandatory. Salary is commensurate with education and experience in accordance with AGO guidelines. Benefits are according to Diocesan policy.

Send cover letter, resumé, and references (at least four professional references) electronically by Monday, June 22, 2015 to:

Very Reverend Michael J. Lumpe
Cathedral Rector and Vicar for Priests
cathedralmusicsearch@colsdioc.org