Director of Music - St. Stephen, Portland, OR
  • Seeking a Music Director to direct three choirs and run the musical operations of St. Stephen Parish in Portland, Oregon. We’re looking for:
    • Proficiency in sight-reading the Latin chant of the Graduale Romanum, and a familiarity with chironomy, preferably of the
    Solesmes method, with an ability to direct a schola of amateurs.
    • Experience teaching music to children.
    • Basic knowledge of liturgical Latin.
    • Understanding of the differences between the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite. Familiarity with the
    magisterial documents on sacred music (Pius X, Pius XII, Vatican II and post-conciliar).
    • Proficiency in recognizing and singing the Roman Psalm tones (I-VIII and peregrinus tone) and the modes from which they are
    drawn in order to direct a Vespers schola.
    • Organ performance of preludes, elevations, voluntaries, and improvisations on melodies from the chant or hymn melodies.
    • Planning of seasonal concerts, recitals, festivals.

    For a complete job description, or to apply, visit:
    https://archdpdx.org/careers-1
    "Director of Music" under "Parish Jobs"
  • chonakchonak
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    The job description is also available in PDF format here.

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