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Organist St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Wake Forest, NC
Posted Date
January 08, 2026
Position Summary:
St. Catherine of Siena Parish is seeking an Organist to provide instrumental support to the designated choirs and Masses on select Saturday evenings and/or Sundays. Provides accompaniment for choir rehearsals as needed.
Key responsibilities:
Serves as the primary musician at two designated Mass times per week.
Practice and play designated liturgical music, as planned by the pastor.
Accompany congregational singing.
Cantor, if needed, the responsorial psalm and Alleluia verse, and lead congregational hymns.
Participate in choir rehearsals on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings.
May be asked to provide music for weddings and/or funerals.
Other duties as assigned.
Five+ years playing the organ in a pastoral setting.
Proven ability to read music.
A sense of traditional music programs geared to maximize participation of the congregation.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Bachelors Degree in Music, Music Appreciation, or related field preferred.
Must be proficient on both the organ and piano.
Proven ability to work with diverse teams, with varying musical talents.
Ability to direct from the bench.
An understanding of GIRM and the rubrics of the Roman Missal.
Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.
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Organist St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Wake Forest, NC
Posted Date
January 08, 2026
Position Summary:
St. Catherine of Siena Parish is seeking an Organist to provide instrumental support to the designated choirs and Masses on select Saturday evenings and/or Sundays. Provides accompaniment for choir rehearsals as needed.
Key responsibilities:
Serves as the primary musician at two designated Mass times per week.
Practice and play designated liturgical music, as planned by the pastor.
Accompany congregational singing.
Cantor, if needed, the responsorial psalm and Alleluia verse, and lead congregational hymns.
Participate in choir rehearsals on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings.
May be asked to provide music for weddings and/or funerals.
Other duties as assigned.
Five+ years playing the organ in a pastoral setting.
Proven ability to read music.
A sense of traditional music programs geared to maximize participation of the congregation.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Bachelors Degree in Music, Music Appreciation, or related field preferred.
Must be proficient on both the organ and piano.
Proven ability to work with diverse teams, with varying musical talents.
Ability to direct from the bench.
An understanding of GIRM and the rubrics of the Roman Missal.
Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.
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