Organist/Pianist -Church of the Little Flower, Bethesda MD

Little Flower Roman Catholic Church is seeking a qualified and dedicated organist/pianist to join its vibrant music ministry on a part-time basis with intended start in mid-August 2025.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide accompaniment for 25* weekly calls:
Wednesdays: 79 pm Choir rehearsal (SeptemberJune only)
Saturdays: 4:306 pm Mass: piano and/or organ with cantor
Sundays: 8:3010 am Mass: piano with vocal quartet cantor
1011:30 am Mass: organ choir cantor
121 pm Mass: piano and/or organ with cantor
Times include soundchecks.
Play for additional liturgies throughout the year: Holy Days of Obligation Thanksgiving Christmas Lenten services Easter Triduum First Friday etc.
Collaborate closely with the Music Director clergy and choir to prepare and offer music appropriate to the liturgical calendar
Right of first refusal for weddings and funerals (approx. 5 weddings and 25 funerals yearly)
Option for solo or chamber recital
Coordinate and schedule regular maintenance and tuning of keyboard instruments: 2009 Casavant Frres op. 3880 (3-manual 38 rank); 5-foot Kawai grand piano
Compensation:
$185 per call (maximum 2 hours)
Alternate/additional compensation for weddings funerals solo recitals special liturgies conducting etc.
Vacation subject to approval by Music Director pending a suitable substitute is secured
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (awarded or in progress) or equivalent professional performing experience
Proficiency in organ and piano performance
Proficiency in accompanying soloists choir (with conductor) and congregation
Strong knowledge of Catholic liturgical music and the Roman Catholic Mass
Excellent sight-reading skills
Excellent improvisation skills
Ability to lead performance or rehearsal from the bench as needed
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with parish staff congregation and clergy; position reports directly to Music Director
*Availability on weekends holidays Holy Days and other liturgies as outlined above. Desirable candidates whose availability does not permit full coverage may still be considered. That is a candidate who is regularly unable to play one or two calls (for example the Saturday or one of the Sunday calls) is still encouraged to apply. However candidates must be available for the Wednesday and Sunday 10 am calls to be considered for this position.
Posted 05/2025 Subject to Change
Additional Desired Qualifications:
Master of Music or equivalent professional performing experience
Choral rehearsal and/or vocal coaching skills
Composition or arranging experience (choir small instrumental ensembles etc.)
Facility with music notation software (Dorico Finale etc.)
Experience hiring and coordinating supplemental instrumentalists substitutes etc.
American Guild of Organists active member
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a rsum three professional references (name position relationship phone and email) and availability (see above*) to Supplemental materials are encouraged (e.g. video performance vocal coaching choral rehearsal conducting etc. audio compositions/arrangements etc.) but not required. Please no cover letters or phone calls.
Applications will be reviewed as received. Qualified candidates will be invited for interviews and paid auditions. The position will remain open until filled. Hiring is subject to the decision of the Rector and in compliance with the hiring regulations of the Archdiocese of Washington and the State of Maryland.