Archdiocesan Director of Music and Organist - Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
  • jeandantzler
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    Archdiocesan Director of Music and Organist at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

    Reporting to the Cathedral Rector, the responsibilities of this position include the development and direction of a comprehensive Program of Sacred Music for the Cathedral Basilica, serving both as an Archdiocesan parish, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Arch-Episcopal seat of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis. The program is to reflect only the finest music, consistent with the Roman Catholic tradition. The successful candidate will be a practicing Catholic, possess a related four year degree and strong written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will also act as the Director of Sacred Music for the Archdiocese of Saint Louis.

    The position requires the preparation, evaluation, education and direction of all individuals involved in the sacred liturgical music. The position requires the incumbent to function as the Archdiocesan Director of Sacred Music, Cathedral Organist, Archdiocesan and Cathedral Choir director, Coordinator of Ceremonies, Director of the Hand Bell Choir and Director of the Children’s Choir.

    The Cathedral Basilica and Archdiocese of Saint Louis offer a competitive benefits and compensation package. Our century old facility is rich in Catholic tradition and offers a challenging professional environment. Interested candidates may send their resume and salary requirements to: Please send resume and cover letter to Human Resources, 20 Archbishop May Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63119-5738or
    e-mail: humanresources@archstl.org
  • MaryAnn Carr WilsonMaryAnn Carr Wilson
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    I am amazed that people think one musician can do all this. Stunned.
    Imagine the workload. Imagine trying to keep up organ chops, coordinate tons of various liturgies, and lead, let alone train, choirs and cantors. No wonder so many organist/ directors go mad.
    This job, as described, requires at least two people to make great things happen.

    Why instumentalists without a deep and working knowledge of vocal technique are still hired to train singers (in general) is still a mystery to me. Bring back pro singers!! Cathedral schools of singers were led, most often,by highly trained SINGERS. This is still the case with the best music programs.

    Are cathedrals so committed to paying one salary only that they can't seethis is not a situation for the best success? That is the only answer I can imagine.
  • chonakchonak
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