Accompanist

North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

First UMC Laurinburg is seeking a part-time accompanist to play piano and/or organ for the 11:00 Sunday worship, reporting to the pastor. Responsibilities include preludes, postludes, offertories, hymn accompaniment, and supporting choir anthems in the sanctuary.

The ideal candidate has advanced piano skills, strong sight-reading, reliability for rehearsals and services, and a collaborative spirit to work with the pastor, music director, choir, and other staff.

Qualifications

• Advanced piano skills; organ capability is a plus but not required.
• Strong sight-reading ability to learn new pieces quickly.
• Reliable and punctual for rehearsals and Sunday services.
• Ability to work with clergy, choir members, and church staff.

Responsibilities

• Sunday Worship: Play prelude, postlude, offertory, doxology and accompany congregational hymns and choir anthem each week.
• Choir Rehearsals: Accompany choir practices as needed and warm-ups before Sunday services.
• Ensembles & Soloists: Rehearse and perform with vocalists, instrumentalists, or small groups.
• Special Services: Provide music for seasonal services including but not limited to Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week and play for funerals when possible.
• Collaboration: Meet regularly with the pastor and music director to review song selections and service flow.
• Instruments: Steinway grand piano and Casavant Frères organ, which was made specifically for the church around the late 1980s.
• For More Information: Contact the church office at [phone] or email [e-mail]

Skills

Piano

Organ (optional)

Sight-reading

Accompaniment

Job description

The First UMC Laurinburg Accompanist/Church Musician is a part-time position that reports to the pastor and is responsible for playing the piano and/or organ in the sanctuary for 11:00 Sunday morning worship services. This role involves:

• Sunday Worship: Play prelude, postlude, offertory, doxology and accompany congregational hymns and choir anthem each week.
• Choir Rehearsals: Accompany choir prac:ces as needed and warm-ups before Sunday services.
• Ensembles & Soloists: Rehearse and perform with vocalists, instrumentalists, or small groups.
• Special Services: Provide music for seasonal services including but not limited to Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week and play for funerals when possible.
• Collaboration: Meet regularly with the pastor and music director to review song selections and service flow.
• Proficiency: Advanced piano skills; organ capability is a plus but not required.
• Sight-Reading: Strong ability to read music and learn new pieces quickly.
• Reliability: Punctual for scheduled rehearsals and Sunday services.
• Teamwork: Posi:ve aRtude when working with clergy, choir members, and other church staff.
• Instruments: Steinway grand piano and Casavant Frères organ, which was made specifically for the church around the late 1980s.
• For More Information: Contact the church office at [phone] or email [e-mail]