Summary
 

The Church Pianist/Accompanist is responsible for providing instrumental music to enhance and support the worship life of the congregation. This person will work collaboratively with the Pastor to provide high-quality piano music for all scheduled services, rehearsals, and special events.

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Key Responsibilities and Duties
 

A. Worship Services

• Provide piano accompaniment for all regular worship services [Sundays 10:45 AM].

• Play service music, including but not limited to, Preludes, Postludes, Offertories, Hymns, and accompanying congregational singing.

• Provide music for special seasonal services, including Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, and Easter etc.

• Consult with the Pastor to select appropriate music that aligns with the liturgical calendar, the sermon theme, and the church's theology.

B. Rehearsals and Accompaniment

• Provide accompaniment for vocal and instrumental soloists or small ensembles for special music as needed, including occasional extra rehearsals.

C. Administration and Maintenance

• Arrive 30 minutes prior to all rehearsals and services to warm up and confer with any vocal and instrumental soloists or small ensembles.

• Assist the Pastor in locating and preparing substitute musicians for planned absences, with two weeks' prior notification to the Pastor.

• Oversee the basic care and maintenance of the church's pianos/Keyboards/organ, including coordinating annual tuning with the Pastor.

D. Optional/Additional Duties (Separate Compensation)

• Be available to play for church members' weddings, funerals/memorial services for a fee, separate from the regular salary.
   

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 

• Spiritual Maturity: A personal faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to serving in a ministry context.

• Piano Proficiency: Excellent instrumental skill on the piano, with the ability to play with a high degree of musicality and sensitivity.  Ability to play the organ a plus, but not required.

• Music Versatility: Demonstrated ability to play in the church's primary worship style, which is  traditional 4-part hymns, but can also include gospel, blended, or contemporary styles as needed.

• Accompaniment Skills: Proven experience and competence as a choral and vocal accompanist, including following a director.

• Reading Skills: Strong sight-reading skills and the ability to learn new music quickly and accurately. Ability to improvise or play from a lead sheet/chord chart is a plus.

• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and with a positive attitude with the Pastor, staff, and volunteers.
   

Qualifications
 

• Education: High school diploma/GED; degree in music preferred but not required.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a church pianist or accompanist is preferred but not required.

• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History.