Instruments

Organists
Contact: Jon Laird
703-494-4008
Since the Middle Ages, the pipe organ has been the one instrument in universal use in the Roman Catholic Church. Organists have the important duty of supporting and driving forward the congregational and choral song and supporting the liturgical action by playing solo pieces and improvisations. Substitutes are occasionally needed when the parish Organist cannot play for certain parish Masses, as well as for some weddings and funerals. Pianists may fill this role when an organist is not available.

Solo and ensemble instrumentalists
Contact: Jon Laird
703-494-4008
The liturgy has included a countless variety of instruments ever since the days of the ancient Temple. All manner of string, wind, brass, and percussion instruments have supported the human voice and the organ in expressing the many sentiments contained in the liturgical texts. Solo instrumentalists will occasionally be needed for Sunday Masses, and ensembles will be assembled for certain solemnities of the Church year.