What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accompanist position at Woods Chapel Church?
Job Overview
We are seeking a talented and dedicated Accompanist to join our artistic team. The Accompanist will play a crucial role in supporting vocalists and instrumentalists during rehearsals and performances, in a church setting. This position requires a strong musical background, excellent sight-reading skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with performers to enhance their artistic expression.
Preferred Qualifications:
The candidate should have piano experience accompanying in a traditional church setting
Knowledge of hymns and appropriate special music for solos, preludes and postludes
An understanding of the seasons of the church and appropriate music for those seasons
Able to sightread at a moderate level for choir anthems and special music
A strong idea of theology related to music and embrace the practices of Woods Chapel Church
A team approach to work with the music department, conductors of ensembles and staff
Scope of Responsibilities:
Accompany the choir and orchestra with hymns and special music
Prepare choir anthems for rehearsal fix to six weeks in advance
Accompany the choir and orchestra for large works such as Christmas Cantata, Easter and multiple services on Christmas Eve
The candidate should be available for the following times / rehearsals:
Sunday morning 9:00 am for orchestra rehearsals and 9:30 am for choir rehearsal
Play for Traditional service at 10:00 am each Sunday
Special music rehearsal 6:30 pm on some Wednesday evenings
Wednesday evening choir rehearsal 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Monthly collaboration with the choir director
Available for funerals and weddings with at least one week advance notice
Sunday evening Christmas Cantata in December
Christmas Eve all Traditional Services
Other duties as assigned
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18