About You
About You
Meet prominent church organists and learn about topics affecting the appointment of musicians in this About You section of our web site.
Simon Harden Interview
David O’Shea talks to concert organist and TU Dublin Conservatoire organ lecturer Simon Harden about his musical education, and his experience studying and working in Germany. Read More...
John Dexter Interview
Church Music Dublin presents an interview with well-known Dublin-based organist and conductor John Dexter. In this interview David O’Shea speaks to John about his early experience as a cathedral chorister, his thoughts on musical standards, and the challenges that face parish church musicians. Read More...
Tom Maxwell Interview
Tom Maxwell is the musical director of the hugely successful Christmas Carol Collaboration. In this interview he talks about how the project came together. Read More...
Appointment Procedures
Church Music Dublin strongly recommends that current best practice in the community, voluntary and charities sector should be followed when appointing to the position of organist / choir director and in regard to remuneration. Read More...
Remuneration
First issued in 1996, these recommendations are guidelines, not directives. The rates of pay are revised from time to time. A major revision for 2023/2024 has just been completed. Read More...
Deputy Organists
A list of organists available for deputy work in the Dublin area. You may apply to have your name included. Read More...
St Stephen’s Christmas Concert 2020
This Christmas concert from St Stephen’s Church, Dublin was recorded in aid of the 2020 Black Santa Appeal. Read More...
Andrew Harding Interview
Andrew Harding has recently taken up the position of Organist and Director of Music in the Parishes of Castleknock and Mulhuddart with Clonsilla. Here he talks about his musical background and hope for his new role. Read More...