Pianist/Accompanist

Lee Church Congregational, UCC, in Lee is an Open and Affirming congregation in the Seacoast area of NH with diverse music interests, seeking a skilled Pianist/Accompanist to support the music life of the congregation. We are looking for a Pianist/Accompanist to start on September 6, 2026.

The Lee Church has experienced exciting growth in the past two years, particularly in the number of families with young children who have joined the church. The church has two beloved choirs (Adult Choir and Bell Choir), a Spirit & Song Team, and a Children’s Choir that sings on special occasions. With the recent departure of our Director of Choirs, the Pianist/Accompanist job description has been prepared to reflect what is required at minimum if we do not have a Choir Director and at maximum if we do.

For more information about the Lee Church, see our website: https://www.leechurch.org/. Send resume and letter of interest to Howie Hoff, Lee Church Congregational, UCC, 17 Mast Rd, Lee NH 03861

Purpose

As part of the staff team at LCC, the Musician will support the musical life of the church, including at minimum playing all service music and accompanying vocalists and instrumentalists for weekly worship services; and at maximum (when there is a Director of Choirs on staff) also accompanying the choirs in rehearsals and worship services.

Work  

Regular attendance at minimum is expected at all weekly Sunday services and all seasonally appropriate worship services (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter). At maximum regular attendance is also expected at choir rehearsals. The position of pianist/accompanist has the expectation of a commitment of approximately 4 hours per week, exclusive of practice time (6 hours if there are choir rehearsals). This is a salaried 12-month position. The pianist/accompanist will work closely with the Pastor and the Worship team.

Supervisor

The Pianist/Accompanist reports to the Pastor.

Qualifications

·         Strong skills in piano accompaniment, performing and musicianship; such competency to include being accomplished at sight reading all music

·         Ability to play in a variety of musical styles

·         Ability to accompany vocalists and instrumentalists

·         Ability to work as part of a joyful team of volunteers, staff, and congregation

·         Is welcoming, friendly, and courteous in all interactions and communications

·         Is flexible and adaptable to change

·         Ability to pass a background check

·         Successful experience as a church musician preferred

Duties

·         Choose, in collaboration with the Pastor, service music appropriate to the themes of worship and the seasons of the church year.

·         Perform service music for all worship services.

·         Accompany vocalists and other instrumentalists during worship services.

·         Assist in recruiting substitute accompanists, in consultation with the Pastor.

·         Availability to provide accompaniment at funerals/weddings is preferred but not required.