Musician Cantor

Job Description

We are looking for a part-time (non-benefited) Cantor to sing for weekly Masses and holy days of obligation. The successful candidate should demonstrate proficiency in reading music and experience singing Gregorian chant, polyphony and traditional hymnody.

Qualifications :

• The Candidate should be able to sight read music at a professional level, articulate sacred text well, and maintain proper vocal technique.
• The Candidate should demonstrate his / her voice with confidence and expressivity.
• Priority is given to those with experience singing Gregorian Chant and using the Source and Summit platform.
• Extended availability during Advent / Christmas and Lent / Easter seasons for additional Masses as required.
• Availability to arrive 45 minutes prior to Mass for warm up with accompanist and sing the entirety of the Mass ( hours long) on a weekly basis.
• Willingness to substitute for other Cantors as needed.
• Encouraged life of prayer and frequenting of the sacraments.
• Must be in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043).
• Must refrain from promotion of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays / Holy Days, as needed (, Christmas and Easter).
• Ability to communicate clearly and promptly.
• Availability to sing at the following Mass times :

Saturday - 5 : 00 (Anticipatory)

Sunday - 7 : 30 , 9 : 00 , 11 : 30 , and 5 : 30

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Physical Requirements :

To Apply :

Send resume and cover letter to :

Salary Description

Unit Pay $40 - $75 / Mass

Posting Deadline : This is an evergreen position-we are hiring for several part-time vacancies, and the job will remain posted until we fill the vacancies.