Accompanist

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Cokesbury, Walterboro (SC, SC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional religious organization in Cokesbury, South Carolina, is seeking a part-time keyboard accompanist for the Adult Choir. The position entails accompanying choir rehearsals and providing music during worship services. Candidates should have experience with choral ensembles, availability on Sundays, and a degree in Music or equivalent experience. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and a video demonstration of proficiency to the specified email.

Qualifications

• Availability on Sundays.
• Experience in accompanying choral ensembles and service playing.
• Ability to play choral parts in both open and closed score formats.
• AGO Certification in service playing is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the Adult Choir rehearsals.
• Provide keyboard accompaniment during weekly worship services.
• Perform solo keyboard music during other worship services.

Skills

Experience in accompanying choral ensembles

Ability to play choral parts

Proficient keyboard skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music

AGO Certification (preferred)

Job description

Position Purpose: Accompany the Adult Choir rehearsals and provide keyboard accompaniment and solo keyboard music during weekly worship services and other worship services throughout the liturgical year.

Position Requirements:

• Availability on Sundays
• Experience in accompanying choral ensembles and service playing
• Ability to play choral parts in both open and closed score formats
• Bachelor’s degree in Music, with a keyboard emphasis, or equivalent experience (AGO Certification in service playing, for example.) -preferred, not required

Position Compensation:

• Part-Time 1/8 time
• Salary determined by education and experience in negotiation with the Staff Parish Relations Committee

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume, as well as a video recording demonstrating keyboard proficiency, to [e-mail] .