Substitute Organist

Organist needed for Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at a church in Hollis Queens.

Location:

Shrine Church of St. Gerard Majella
st Ave
Hollis, NY 11423 (Queens, NYC)

Instrument:
Allen electronic organ, excellent condition. (For pianists:
Organ includes a bass coupler if desired, so that you don’t need to use feet, and pedal stops will still sound. A few preset pistons will be suggested, and will be programmed to either include or not include bass coupler, per your preference.)

Repertoire is standard hymns and Vatican II mass settings. Music scans will be provided in advance.

Rehearsal with cantor and small choir at 10:00 pm, 12/24/25
.
Carols at ~11:30 pm.
Mass at midnight.
Stipend: $250.00 (net)
Mass will last approximately 1-1.5 hours and will be in English.

Driving is the easiest way to get there. (It’s about a 10 minute walk from the Hollis station of the LIRR, and a 20 minute walk from the 179th Subway stop of the F train. Pick-up / drop-off arrangements are possible.)

In the new year, we’ll also be looking for a per-diem organist once or twice a month at $200 per mass, with the possibility of becoming regular. So this may lead to more work.

Contact info:
Perry Townsend