Church Organist & Accompanist

Normal First United Methodist Church is a faith-based organization located in Normal, Illinois, serving the local community through worship, outreach, and fellowship. The church offers a range of traditional and contemporary worship services, music programs, and ministries for people of all ages. It values strong congregational participation, with music playing a central role in weekly services and special events. Applicants can expect a collaborative environment that supports high-quality sacred music and encourages creative contributions to worship.

• The Organist and Choir Accompanist supports worship through piano and organ music, hymn performance, and accompaniment for the Chancel Choir.
• The role may be structured as a contract position, depending on the applicant pool. The position may be filled by one person or by individuals comfortable rotating every two weeks.
• Your impact:
  Thoughtful accompaniment helps the choir perform confidently and supports a meaningful worship experience for the congregation.

• Play piano and organ music for Sunday mornings and designated services.
• Provide music for prelude/postlude/offertory that is appropriate for the theme of the service.
• Accompany the Chancel Choir on Wednesdays and on assigned Sundays or services.
• Perform hymns and other religious music in coordination with worship and choir needs

• Ability to play piano and read sheet music.
• Experience performing religious music, including hymns.
• Comfort accompanying a choir and collaborating in a rotating schedule, if applicable.