Choir Accompanist

Vance Airscoop; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL is seeking a Part-Time Choir Piano Accompanist to support our music ministry through weekly rehearsals and Sunday worship services.

The role requires strong sight‑reading and piano/keyboard proficiency, with collaborative work alongside the Choir Director. Responsibilities include accompanying the choir, planning repertoire, providing accompaniment for Christmas, Holy Week/Easter, and other seasonal events, and attending rehearsals and services as

Qualifications

• Strong sight-reading skills.
• Proficiency in piano/keyboard performance.
• Experience accompanying choirs or vocal ensembles.
• Comfort with a range of musical styles (traditional hymns, contemporary, choral anthems).
• Ability to work collaboratively with a Choir Director and volunteer choir members.
• Prior experience in a church or faith-based music setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the choir during weekly rehearsals and Sunday worship services
• Collaborate with the Choir Director on repertoire and rehearsal planning
• Provide accompaniment for special services (e.g., Christmas, Holy Week/Easter, and other seasonal worship events)
• Attend rehearsals and services as scheduled

Skills

Sight-reading

Piano/Keyboard proficiency

Experience accompanying choirs

Collaborative teamwork

Flexibility across styles

Church/music setting experience

Job description

Part-Time Choir Piano Accompanist

St. Timothy Lutheran Church - Naperville, IL

St. Timothy Lutheran Church, an ELCA faith community dedicated to Living the Love of Christ, is seeking a part-time Choir Piano Accompanist to support our music ministry.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the choir during weekly rehearsals and Sunday worship services
• Collaborate with the Choir Director on repertoire and rehearsal planning
• Provide accompaniment for special services (e.g., Christmas, Holy Week/Easter, and other seasonal worship events)
• Attend rehearsals and services as scheduled

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong sight-reading skills
• Proficiency in piano/keyboard performance
• Experience accompanying choirs or vocal ensembles
• Comfort with a range of musical styles (traditional hymns, contemporary, choral anthems)
• Ability to work collaboratively with a Choir Director and volunteer choir members
• Prior experience in a church or faith-based music setting is a plus

Schedule

• Wednesday, Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings
• Ability to work 8 to 10 hours a week

Compensation

$25.00 to $30.00 per hour