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National City Christian Church is seeking a classically trained bass-baritone to serve as a paid Section Leader with the Chancel Choir beginning in Fall 2026.
The ideal candidate will be a strong ensemble singer and confident musician who can provide vocal and musical leadership within the bass section, while also being comfortable singing occasional solos and small ensemble repertoire. Experience singing African American spirituals and Gospel music is preferred, though singers with strong musicianship and the flexibility and willingness to work across a variety of musical styles are encouraged to apply.
Regular Sunday Schedule:
Sundays generally begin with a 9:45 a.m. rehearsal, followed by the 11:00 a.m. worship service, which is approximately 75 minutes.
The Chancel Choir sings during the program year and is off during the summer. There are several additional rehearsals and services throughout the season, including a fall kickoff rehearsal, an additional rehearsal near Advent, Christmas Eve, and additional rehearsals surrounding the spring and Easter seasons. Christmas Eve includes the full choir.
On some Sundays and special services when the full choir is not scheduled, including during the summer, one or two Section Leaders may be scheduled to provide music.
Repertoire is varied and includes classical choral literature, spirituals, Gospel music, hymns, and contemporary sacred music within an inclusive and welcoming music ministry.
Compensation is $125–$175 per call, commensurate with experience.
Interested singers should send a résumé and, if available, a recent recording or performance link to Kevin Biggins (
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Bass Section Leader — Grace Episcopal Church
The Plains, VA (40 miles west of DC)
The choir of Grace Episcopal Church has an immediate opening for a Bass Section Leader. From September through May, the choir sings for the weekly 10:30 am Eucharist on Sunday mornings. Section leaders are paid $140 per call.
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St John's Episcopal, Norwood Parish, in Chevy Chase, is looking to hire a Bass Section Leader. St John's is located at 6701 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD, at the corner of Wisconsin Ave and Bradley Blvd, and is a 10-minute walk from Bethesda Metro.
Choir rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings (7:30 to 9ish) and on Sundays, the choir has a 10:30 rehearsal for an 11:15 service (usually lasts for an hour). There are between 85 and 90 calls from September to June at $103 per call (this includes Christmas, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, and Evensongs), which works out to $800–1000 monthly, September through early June. During the summer, the choir sings once a month, but there are small ensemble opportunities as well. There are additional income opportunities from weddings and funerals or singing with the 9 a.m. choir when needed.
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The Choir of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Washington, D.C., seeks a bass section leader/soloist. From the Sunday following Labor Day through Trinity Sunday, the choir sings for the weekly 10:30 a.m. Eucharist, rehearsing from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Additional calls include Christmas Eve, Holy Week services, and post-service rehearsals on Sundays before Christmas and Holy Week. Attendance at Holy Week and Christmas services and rehearsals prior to both is mandatory. The fee is $133.90 per call.
Qualified candidates will have experience as both a choral singer and vocal soloist (oratorio, Gospel, contemporary), sight read extremely well, learn their notes outside of rehearsal, receive direction well, be sympathetic to the ethos of our worshiping community, and have a cheerful disposition. The ability to lead a sectional is strongly desired. Those interested should send a cover letter, recordings, and résumé to Dr. Timothy Duhr, Director of Music, at
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St. Michael's Adult Choir and Schola are a cappella choral groups devoted to traditional choral music, including Renaissance polyphony and other Latin motets, Gregorian chant, and chorale-style hymns.
Compensation & Schedule
- Annual earnings: approx. $15,600
- Rate: $75 per call (calls are approx. 1½ hrs.)
- Usually 4 calls per week (approx. $300/week)
- Rehearsals: Tuesday (8:00–9:30 p.m.) and Thursday (7:30–9:00 p.m.)
- 2 Sunday Masses (10:00–11:30 a.m. and 12:00–1:30 p.m.)
- Summer schedule: usually Thursday and Sunday calls only (approx. $225/week)
- Additional calls typically include: Jan. 1, Aug. 15, Nov. 1, Dec. 8, Christmas Eve (3 calls), Holy Thursday, Good Friday afternoon (3 calls), and Easter Vigil (3 calls)
Description
An ideal section leader works well with both professional and volunteer singers in a supportive, caring atmosphere and enjoys singing in a small a cappella ensemble. Ideally, the candidate:
- Is familiar with Latin pronunciation
- Can sing Gregorian chant from chant notation and is familiar with the style
- Is confident singing Renaissance polyphony with two or three singers on a part
- Is familiar with the Catholic Mass and able to help lead the congregation in traditional hymns, Latin Mass parts, and the Responsorial Psalm
- Or is willing to learn these skills
Location
St. Michael's Catholic Church
7401 St. Michael's Lane, Annandale, VA 22003
Located off Ravensworth Road, just inside the Beltway (approx. 5 min. from the 495/Braddock Road exit)
Contact
For more information or to schedule an audition, contact Music Director Sarah Shafer at