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Organist, Pianist, Accompanist

3/30/2022

The organist/accompanist has an integral role in the music ministry of the church.  In addition to extensive keyboard training & the ability to play organ well, the organist/accompanist must be able to work with different age groups & a wide variety of skill levels to support the worship team & the overall music ministry of Trinity.  As a part of the worship team & a representative of the Church, the organist/pianist must reflect the love of Christ for all peoples & enthusiasm for a variety of musical styles.
Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent skill & experience.  Successful candidates will be organized, dependable, energetic, cooperative, & a self-motivated team player.
Responsibilities

  • Accompany Adult Choir in weekly rehearsals & Sunday morning warm-up rehearsals under the direction of the Director of Music & Worship Arts. Music will be provided in advance to allow for preparation.The accompanist will arrive at rehearsals & services well prepared to play vocal parts as well as accompaniment.
  • Play organ & piano for Sunday morning worship services
  • Accompany Adult choir, instrumentalists & soloists in Sunday morning worship services.Rehearsal with instrumentalists & soloists will be arranged by the parties involved.
  • Special services:Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Maundy Thursday, Moravian Love Feast, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day (when Christmas falls on Sunday)
  • Play for funerals & weddings as available.If unavailable, assist with securing a qualified substitute.
  • Maintain lines of communication with the Director of Music & the Pastors.(Check email & text messages twice daily)
  • Additional responsibilities as negotiated with the Staff-Parish Relations Committee
The organist/accompanist reports to the Director of Music & Worship Arts, the Senior Pastor and the Staff–Parish Relations Committee and works under the direction of the Director of Music & Worship Arts.
Benefits
  • Four weeks paid vacation annually after first year.
  • Additional pay for weddings & funerals.
  • Sick leave as negotiated with Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Evaluation
The Staff–Parish Relations Committee will provide an annual evaluation as specified by The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church.  During the evaluation process, the organist/accompanist will have the opportunity to participate in discussions related to issues of concern to the individual.
 

Contact: Brenda Goldfaden, Director of Music

Church/Org/Business Name: Trinity United Methodist Church

Address: 416 Martin Luther King Jr, Ave, Kannapolis 28083

Phone: 704-607-2733

Email: Click to email

Website: https://www.trinity247.org/