Assistant Director of Music (Williamsburg, VA)

Date Posted: 
April 23, 2019
Organization Name: 
Saint Bede Catholic Church
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Salary Range: 
40,000-45,000
Job Description: 

Saint Bede Catholic Church in Williamsburg, Virginia has an excellent opportunity for a full time Assistant Director of Music.  Applicants should have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music or have equivalent education and/or experience.

Skill requirements include extensive proficiency on organ as Saint Bede has a 54 rank Buzard pipe organ, complimented by a Steinway Model D piano, on which piano proficiency is also expected. Vocal skills would be welcome. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and within the norms of the Diocese of Richmond.

As one of the largest parishes in the Diocese of Richmond, the Assistant Director of Music would be working as a team member within the Office of Music & Liturgy reporting to the Director, Aaron Renninger. Specific responsibilities include shared accompanying duties for daily, weekend, and seasonal liturgies; holy days, weddings, funerals, and other parish celebrations. Saint Bede music program includes a collegiate choral scholar program and seven choirs of children and adults.

Saint Bede has developed a reputation both within the Diocese and nationally for its music collaboration and sponsorship of numerous concerts and musical presentations by both aspiring and professional musicians alike.

Williamsburg, Virginia is a four season historical tourist destination with countless cultural opportunities and varied housing availability. It is located within 3 hours of the Washington, DC and Raleigh-Durham metropolitan areas, and within 2 hours of the Atlantic shore and beaches.

This position could be considered the perfect opportunity for a new graduate to grow and learn with a seasoned professional in a dynamic parish committed to excellent music. Candidates should send a cover letter, resume’, and completed diocesan application to arenninger@bedeva.org. Application forms can be found at: https://richmonddiocese.org/office/office-of-human-resources/