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...