Accompanist

Entertimeonline; West Windsor (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Entertimeonline is seeking a skilled piano accompanist to support weekly choir rehearsals, weekend liturgies, and major celebrations under the Music Coordinator and Pastor.

The ideal candidate excels in sight-reading, accompanies choirs, and adapts to traditional sacred and contemporary Catholic liturgical music while fostering worship; weekend availability for three Masses is expected. This part-time role averages 4–6 hours weekly and requires collaboration with singers and liturgical staff.

Qualifications

• Strong piano/keyboard skills and sight-reading.
• Experience accompanying choirs or ensembles.
• Ability to respond to singers and liturgy needs.
• Familiarity with Catholic liturgy preferred; other church music experience welcome.
• Weekend availability for three Masses (one Saturday, two Sunday).
• Equivalence of professional experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide music for weekly choir rehearsals.
• Provide music for weekend liturgies and major celebrations.
• Support congregational worship with liturgical music.

Skills

Piano/keyboard skills

Sight-reading

Accompanying choirs

Interpersonal skills

Reliability/independence

Education

Music degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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

Contact information

Description

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.

Requirements

• 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.