Organist/Accompanist

Job Summary

The Organist/Accompanist provides musical leadership and accompaniment on organ and piano for the Traditional Worship Service on Sunday mornings, as well as for special services throughout the church year. This role supports the choir, congregational singing, and other musical elements that enhance worship.

Essential Functions:

• Play for the Traditional Worship Service each Sunday morning, including prelude, offertory, postlude, and congregational hymns.
• Accompany the choir at weekly rehearsals, ensuring anthems are well-prepared in advance.
• Provide accompaniment for special music as scheduled.
• Play for special services, including Holy Week, Christmas Eve, and other significant church events.
• Select appropriate preludes, offertories, and postludes that complement the theme and liturgical season.
• On occasion, lead choir rehearsals and direct Sunday morning anthems when the Choir Director is unavailable.

Other Responsibilities:

• Play for weddings and funerals as requested, compensated at church established rates.
• Maintain regular communication with the office staff, Choir Director, Modern Worship Leader, and clergy to ensure seamless service planning.
• Coordinate with the Associate Pastor and Choir Director regarding music selections and rehearsal schedules.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in church music, with demonstrated proficiency in both organ and piano.
• Formal training in organ and piano performance, including sight-reading and accompaniment.
• A demonstrated faith commitment and understanding the role of music in worship.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and move freely during worship services
• Manual and pedal dexterity to perform complex organ and piano pieces.

Core Competencies:

• Organ Technique: Mastery of manual and pedal coordination, registration, articulation, and dynamic control.
• Accompaniment: Proficiency in accompanying congregational singing, choirs, and soloists on both organ and piano across various styles, including classical, gospel, and contemporary.
• Musical Knowledge: Familiarity with traditional and contemporary hymnody, liturgical music, and diverse worship styles.
• Attention to Detail: High level of precision in musical execution and timeliness in service planning and rehearsal preparation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build positive working relationships and foster a spirit of teamwork with clergy, Choir Director, choir members, worship leaders, and the congregation. Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $11,000.00 - $13,000.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person