Part Time Organist

Mother Seton Catholic Church 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 may also be
scheduled for one or more additional masses each weekend should there be a desire
and availability for more work. Interested parties should submit a resume and
references to the Director of Music, Amy Massey (music@mothersetonparish.org).
Questions about the position and the music ministry at Mother Seton Parish may
also be directed to Amy Massey.

The position is part-time (5-10 hours per week). This position is paid by
service/call with flexibility in compensation based on experience in the Roman
Catholic Church and organ proficiency. 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 it is 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.
• If desired, there is also the opportunity for more work outside of the required
  calls.

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