Director of Liturgical Music (FT) - Pontifical North American College, Rome

Director of Liturgical Music (FT) - Pontifical North American College, Rome PONTIFICAL NORTH AMERICAN COLLEGE (Vatican City State) – The Pontifical North American College, an American Roman Catholic Seminary located in Rome, Italy, is seeking a Full Time Director of Liturgical Music commencing in August 2020. In addition to directing the Seminary Choir, the Director of Liturgical Music will also be responsible for the following: Training and administration of Gregorian chant scholas. Managing the cantoring program. Scheduling the house organist. Planning and preparation for Sunday and weekday celebrations of Mass and the Hours. Providing liturgical music instruction to the seminary community, including the possibility of classroom instruction. Individual training in the presidential chants of the Liturgy. Designing and producing liturgical programs. Serving as organist for some liturgies, sharing responsibilities with seminarian organists. Ensuring the maintenance of the three pipe organs of the College, including the 1868 Cavaillé-Coll organ at the Casa Santa Maria. The Director of Liturgical Music will work under the direction of the Director of Liturgy. Qualifications will include: At least a Master’s Degree in organ and/or church music. Excellent conducting skills and experience. Mastery of the organ. Extensive knowledge of Gregorian chant and the sacred choral repertoire. Familiarity with English plainsong resources. An understanding of and familiarity with the liturgical tradition and documents of the Roman Catholic Church. Effective pedagogical and communication skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Publisher, Finale, Sibelius, and Gregorio software. The College on the Janiculum is home to two organs: a 63 rank, 3 manual Mascioni organ in the main chapel, and a 6 rank, one manual Wech organ in the crypt chapel. Besides a base salary and a health insurance contribution, furnished housing with kitchen and laundry facilities will also be provided in an apartment at the College, located in central Rome close to St. Peter’s Basilica. Please send cover letter, résumé, at least three references, and two recordings—one organ piece in Mp3 format and one video from a choral rehearsal or performance—to Fr. Kurt Belsole, O.S.B., Director of Liturgy, at kbelsolepnac.org. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-roma, IT

Posted Date: 11/25/2024