What are the responsibilities and job description for the Musician - Pianist/Accompanist position at Shrine of St. Padre Pio?
Description
Employment Type: Part-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Schedule: Saturdays and/or Sunday Masses/
3-5 hours per week
Parish: Shrine of St. Padre Pio
Reports To: Pastor
Summary:
The Pianist / Accompanist will be responsible for performing music and choral/cantor accompaniment at various parish services, to include at least one (1) weekend Mass. May be contracted to perform at weddings, funerals and other liturgical events as necessary. The Pianist / Accompanist will be responsible for enhancing the musical environment as part of the Sunday Liturgy. Must have demonstrated experience with piano/keyboard.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides musical support to create prayerful liturgical environment.
- Assists Pastor and/ or Director of Music Ministry in securing other instrumentalists as needed.
- Maintains professional and liturgical education through reading, workshops, classes etc.
- Available to perform at special events including weddings, funerals and other events as needed.
- Ability to lead choir from the piano, as required, in the absence of the Director of Music.
- Covers for absent pianists, as necessary and leads rehearsals as needed.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Attend Archdiocesan required training and meetings on Liturgy and Music.
- Attends Parish staff meetings as necessary.
- Actively participates in all “required” attendance Parish events as directed by Pastor and/ or Director of Music and Liturgy.
Requirements
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- High School degree or equivalent.
- Ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythm.
- 2 years’ experience playing piano in a liturgical setting.
- Basic understanding of Music Theory.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management.
Preferred Additional:
- Bachelor’s degree in music, Liturgy and/or 2 prior years’ experience.
- Previous experience/ knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy.
- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred.