Worship Pianist Services for VA Religious Programs

The contract seeks a professional pianist to provide liturgical music services for Protestant and Catholic worship services at a Veterans Affairs facility in Erie, Pennsylvania, with an emphasis on accompaniment and thoughtful musical improvisation that supports the spiritual atmosphere without engaging in proselytization. The pianist is expected to align performances with the liturgical calendar and sacred traditions of both denominations, ensuring reverence and sensitivity to the diverse faith backgrounds of veterans attending services. All musical elements must be delivered in a non-proselytizing environment that respects the religious pluralism and personal beliefs of the VA community. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 711510, open exclusively to small business concerns as defined by the SBA, and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4. The opportunity was posted on July 21, 2026, with responses due by July 29, 2026, by 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Performance will take place at the VA facility in Erie, PA, and must adhere to the operational guidelines and spiritual care standards of the VA’s religious programs. The role requires not only technical musical proficiency but also an understanding of sacred service structures, adaptability to varying worship styles, and the ability to work collaboratively with chaplaincy teams in a healthcare setting.