Part-Time Organist - Mother Seton Parish - Germantown Maryland

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

Date: 3 days ago
City: Germantown, Maryland
Contract type: Part time
Job Details

Description

Mother Seton Parish in Germantown, MD is seeking a part-time organist to assist with choir rehearsals and weekend Masses. This person would be the primary accompanist for the Sunday 10:45 am Choir Mass and would also be scheduled for two or more additional masses with a cantor each weekend. Interested parties should submit a cover letter, resume and references to the Director of Music, Amy Massey ([email protected]).

The position is part-time (5 to 10 hours per week) and is paid by service/call with flexibility in compensation based on experience in the Roman Catholic Church and organ proficiency. We are open to hiring an excellent pianist with beginner organ skills who is willing to take lessons and desires to grow in their organ playing. The position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience in organ performance
  • Working knowledge of the Roman Catholic Liturgy
  • Strong sight-reading skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work well and collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

  • Available to play weekend Masses and Holy Days of Obligation.
  • Available for Ash Wednesday, Christmas Eve and Day and the entire Holy Week and Sacred Paschal Triduum
  • Arrive 30 minutes before each Mass to rehearse with the cantor and 40 minutes before Mass to warm-up with the choir.
  • Serve as rehearsal accompanist on Wednesday evenings for the English Choir, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
  • Maintain a regular practice schedule to play all music for the Mass at the highest level and with the directions given by the Director of Music.
  • There is an opportunity for more work outside of the required responsibilities listed above should the person hired desire more work and income.
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