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Christ Church, Georgetown, Washington, DC, an historic Episcopal parish with a long tradition of excellence in liturgical music, seeks a bass/baritone to join its 14-voice, professional choir. The successful candidate will begin his work in the parish in late Summer 2026.
The Choir of Christ Church provides musical leadership at the 11:15 a.m. service — Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer — each Sunday and at a number of special choral liturgies throughout the year. These include three services of Lessons and Carols (Advent, Christmas, and Epiphanytide), and a Solemn Requiem Mass for All Souls' Day. The ensemble also sings Choral Evensong on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month, October through May, at 5:00 p.m.
The rate of pay is $145 per call with an earning potential of approximately $16,500 per year. This number does NOT include frequent weddings and funerals, which pay at a rate of $300 per call. A reasonable amount of leave for concertizing and other professional musical endeavors is negotiable. Please note that there are no mid-week rehearsals.
The successful candidate must have significant choral experience, preferably in the Anglican tradition. He must possess exceptional sight-reading skills, the ability to make music at a high level with very little rehearsal time, and the desire to do so in a collegial manner.
For more information about the position or to schedule an audition, contact Thomas Smith, Organist and Choirmaster:
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First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, DC, seeks Section Leaders for all voice parts beginning July 1, 2026. 12 professional singers, alongside four choral scholars, support the Chancel Choir, dedicated to musical excellence in worship. Located a short walk from Dupont and Logan Circles, FBC is a welcoming community that values music of diverse, sacred styles. Benefits of the position include:
- Sunday-only call from 9:30am to 12:00pm with approximately 15 calls per year until 1:00pm to prepare for larger services.
- Call rates starting at $150 per service, based on experience.
- Opportunities for supplementary compensation based on experience and additional responsibilities.
- Opportunities to sing year-round, if desired
- Two calls of paid vacation, one per semester
Interested candidates should send a short statement of interest and résumé to Frank J. Van Atta, Director of Music, at