Accompanist

Mary, Mother of the Church; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville seeks a piano accompanist to support vibrant weekend liturgies, including Sunday Mass at 11:00 am and seasonal celebrations.

The role requires collaboration with cantors and choirs, regular Wednesday evening rehearsals, and occasional additional rehearsals for holy days and special liturgies. Prior experience with liturgical music and flexibility for weekend duties is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience accompanying liturgical services.
• Ability to rehearse with cantors or choir.
• Flexibility to cover holyday and special liturgies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as accompanist for Sunday Mass and other weekend masses as scheduled.
• Accompany weekday choir rehearsals and summer masses as scheduled.
• Rehearse with cantor or choir prior to liturgies and assist with sectional rehearsals as needed.

Skills

Piano accompaniment

Liturgical music

Rehearsal coordination

Tools

Piano

Job description

Mary, Mother of the Church of Burnsville is seeking a piano accompanist for our vibrant and diverse weekend liturgies.

Duties

• Serve as accompanist for Sunday 11:00 am Mass.
• Serve as accompanist for holyday and special parish liturgies, such as, but not limited to, Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter, Station of the Cross as scheduled.
• Serve occasionally as accompanist at other weekend Masses, as scheduled.
• Serve as accompanist for weekly Wednesday evening choir rehearsals September – May and at additional rehearsals as needed.
• Serve as accompanist at Mass during the summer, as scheduled.
• Serve as accompanist for special liturgy rehearsals, as scheduled.
• Rehearse with cantor or choir prior to assigned liturgies.
• Occasionally assist Music Directors with sectional rehearsals.