What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part time Accompanist position at First United Methodist Church?
Overview
Join our vibrant team as a Part-Time Music Coordinator, where your passion for music will inspire and uplift our community. This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine your musical talents with a meaningful purpose of supporting worship services and special events. The accompanist supports the worship ministry of First United Methodist Church by providing piano and/or organ accompaniment in collaboration with the Pastor, Praise Team Singers and Staff-Parish Relations Committee.
Duties
- Play piano and/or organ for all Sunday Worship services (9:30am), Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Christmas Eve and additional services as requested.
- Prepare Prelude, Offertory, Meditation Song and Postlude music for all services.
- Perform and lead musical selections during worship services, ceremonies, and special events (funerals and weddings)
- Select appropriate hymns, liturgical music, and concert pieces that align with service themes or event requirements with the Pastor and Worship & Music Committee.
- Support the musical programs by coordinating instrument use, scheduling rehearsals, and ensuring all musical elements are prepared ahead of events, if needed.
- Requirements
- Proficiency in piano performances - able to sight-read and support congregational singing.
- Ability to play hymns, services music and accompany choir rehearsals.
- Ability to read sheet music fluently and interpret musical scores accurately.
- Skills in musical improvisation composition and harmonizing melodies to enhance performances.
- Comfort accompanying children's choir or youth musicians - as requested or needed.
- Experience with blended worship styles (traditional and contemporary).
Pay: $600.00 per month
Work Location: In person
Salary : $600