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Marymount University (2807 North Glebe Road Arlington, VA) is in need of a cantor for our 7:30 pm evening Mass during the academic year (late August until mid-May). Other singing opportunities are available throughout the year such as for Holy Days, concerts and special academic events. The pay is $100 per call. For further information and an audition, please contact Dr. Kimberly Hess at
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Christ Lutheran Church of Washington, DC, is calling a Section Leader for a Soprano position beginning September 10th, 2026. A soprano and tenor professional singer, alongside the Minister of Music, support the chancel choir. CLC is dedicated to an accessible musical experience in worship including organ, piano, instrumental solos, and the newly formed handbell choir. Located in the 16th Street Heights neighborhood, CLC is a welcoming community that values people and music of diverse styles.
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St John's Episcopal, Norwood Parish, in Chevy Chase, is looking to hire a Soprano 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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St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish maintains an active Parish Choir, whose repertoire spans a broad spectrum of sacred music. The ensemble consists of approximately 30 volunteer members with a section of paid Staff Singers, who support and enhance the volunteer ensemble, serve as principal cantors, and form the "Chantal Schola." As an additional incentive, the staff singers have first right of refusal for the significant number of parish weddings and funerals.
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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