St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church is currently seeking a Director of Music/Organist to begin in the late summer or early fall of 2024.

Interested candidates should possess a degree in music and have knowledge and expertise in playing the organ. Under the direction of the Pastor, the director will facilitate music for all liturgical celebrations, provide organ/piano music for all liturgies and celebrations which include but are not limited to Holy Days of Obligation and Sacraments. The director will recruit, form, train, and direct choirs/cantors, ensembles, and orchestras. Additionally, the Director of Music/Organist is a part of the parish staff and has the responsibility of administering the music budget and participating in parish staff meetings and other staff events.

Interested candidates must have a working knowledge and appreciation of the Catholic liturgy and musical traditions of the church. They should have a high degree of proficiency with the organ being the principal instrument and capable of providing musical leadership during liturgies. Candidates must understand the teachings of the Catholic Church and possess knowledge of a quality repertoire of liturgical music that spans various styles and forms.

Please send resumes/CV and all qualifications, including videos of musical performances or liturgical celebrations, to Dr. Chris Trott, Parish Manager, at [email protected].

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church is located in Bluffton, South Carolina, which is located about 20 miles away from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and about 30 miles from Savannah, Georgia. The parish is the largest populated Catholic Church in the state of South Carolina and is currently served by four assigned parish priests, two retired support priests, and eight deacons. The parish was dedicated on September 3, 2000, the Feast of St. Gregory the Great.