Accompanist

• Job Category Central
• Industry Accompanist, Piano, Catholic Liturgy
• Employee Type PT Limited No Benefits
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

The accompanist will work closely with the Music Coordinator under the direction of the Pastor in preparing and providing music for weekly choir rehearsals, weekend liturgies, and major celebrations throughout the liturgical year. This position is well suited to a skilled pianist who values excellent liturgical music, enjoys working with singers, and understands the accompanist's important role in supporting congregational worship.

• Strong piano/keyboard skills and excellent sight-reading ability.
• Experience accompanying choirs, vocalists, or ensembles.
• Ability to respond sensitively to singers and the needs of the liturgy.
• Familiarity with Catholic liturgy and Catholic sacred music is strongly preferred, although candidates with substantial church-music experience from other traditions are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to perform music in a variety of styles, from traditional sacred and classical repertoire to contemporary Catholic liturgical music.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Dependability and the ability to prepare repertoire independently between rehearsals.
• A degree in music, church music, piano performance, or a related discipline is welcomed, but
  ** equivalent professional experience will be fully considered**.
• Ability to work on weekend for 3 Masses (1 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday).
• This is a part-time position averaging approximately 4-6 hours per week. Hours will vary based on rehearsals, Mass schedules, and special liturgical celebrations.