01.03.2019
Vacancy – Post of Organist/ Choir Director of Music – St Paul’s Parish, Glenageary, Diocese of Dublin
St Paul’s seeks to appoint an Organist/Director of Music as soon as possible. The person appointed will be expected to encourage and further develop the adult choir in a parish which has a fine choral tradition. The four–part, robed choir currently consists of 16 women’s and men’s voices. They are a loyal, talented and committed group of people who respond well to being challenged. There is a tradition of singing anthems and other appropriate music for the main festivals of the year.
The organist is required to play at the 10.30 am service on a Sunday, on other occasions as agreed and to take a weekly choir practice on Wednesday night.
The two–manual organ, built by Forster and Andrews in 1869, was extensively refurbished in 2018 and is now in excellent condition
Remuneration will reflect the experience and qualifications of the successful
applicant and will be aligned with the Church Music Dublin guidelines.
A written contract between the appointee and St Paul’s will be entered into and signed by both parties following a mutually satisfactory probationary period.
Interviews & Auditions will be held in late April.
This post is subject to the provisions of Safeguarding Trust.
If you are interested in applying for this position please forward your C.V. detailing your career and experience to: Margaret Woods, Honorary Secretary to the Select Vestry (margaretjwoods@gmail.com) before Friday 29th March 2019.
All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence
Address for correspondence: Margaret Woods, 36 Dundela Avenue, Sandycove, Co. Dublin. A96 D1H5