Choir Accompanist

AUUMM; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 7,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

AUUMM Church in White Plains is seeking a pianist to accompany the Adult Choir at scheduled services and weekly rehearsals, from September through June. The position also involves preparing recorded tracks of vocal parts and accompaniments as needed.

Applicants should have strong pianistic skills, excellent sight‑reading, and proven experience collaborating with singers and choirs. Ability to cover a range of sacred and secular styles, with sensitivity to Unitarian Universalist principles, is

Qualifications

• Proven strong piano performance and keyboard skills.
• Excellent sight-reading abilities.
• Experience collaborating with singers and choirs.
• Able to perform in sacred and secular styles across genres.
• Appreciation for Unitarian Universalist principles.
• Ability to work under the Choir Director and with staff.
• Professional and respectful interactions with choir members and congregation.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies the Adult Choir at designated services.
• Accompanies the Adult Choir at weekly rehearsals.
• Prepares recorded tracks of vocal parts and accompaniments as needed.

Skills

Piano

Sight-reading

Choral collaboration

Repertoire versatility

UU values

Professional conduct

Team collaboration

Job description

Weekly choir rehearsals (currently Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:15 p.m.) from late August - mid-June;

Two Sunday morning worship services per month from September through June as well as Christmas Eve.

Date Created: October 2026

Duties

Accompanies the Adult Choir at designated services.

Accompanies the Adult Choir at weekly rehearsals.

Prepares recorded tracks of vocal parts and accompaniments as needed.

Qualifications

Strong pianistic skills.

Strong sight-reading ability.

Experience with collaborative music-making, especially working with singers and choruses.

Ability to play in a variety of classical and contemporary styles, from both sacred and secular traditions.

Sensitivity to precepts of Unitarian Universalism.

Ability to work supportively under direction of Choir Director.

Ability to work with Choir members, congregants, and staff colleagues in a tactful and respectful manner.

Compensation For Ten Month Season From September Through June

Salary Range: $7000-$8000, Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience and Skill

Additional Separately Compensated Opportunities

Substitutes for Choir Director at rehearsals on occasion.

Substitutes for Music Director at Sunday morning services, including hymn accompaniments and solo piano works.

Performs at summer worship services, attends additional rehearsals, and accompanies Choir at church concerts.