Part-Time Organist

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 (music@mothersetonparish.org).

The position is part-time and is paid by service/call. Compensation commensurate with experience and organ proficiency. Start date of August 18th, 2024. 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
• Ability to work well and collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities:

• Available to play weekend Masses, (Sunday at 10:45 am and a minimum of two additional weekend Masses, scheduled monthly) and Holy Days of Obligation.
• Available for Ash Wednesday, Christmas Eve and Day and the entire Holy Week and Sacred Paschal Triduum
• Proficient in organ and piano. The majority of music for Mass is accompanied on the organ with occasional pieces on piano. Rehearsals are generally accompanied on the piano.
• Arrive 30 minutes after each Mass to rehearse with the cantor and 40 minutes after Mass to warm-up with the choir.
• Serve as rehearsal accompanist on Wednesday evenings for the English Choir, 7:30pm – 9:30pm.
• Accompany the youth choir rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, 6:15pm – 7:30pm
• 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.