Choral Piano Accompanist (Part-Time) – Church Music

Paycom - ATS; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

St. Joseph Parish in Seattle is seeking a detailed-oriented Choral Piano Accompanist for the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Mass choirs. This part-time position offers about 8 hours per week and includes accompanying Masses and rehearsals, with music preparation in advance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in music or piano performance, strong sight-reading, liturgical music experience, and ability to collaborate with the parish music team. Occasional organ playing and weddings/funerals may be included.

Qualifications

• Degree in music or piano performance preferred.
• Experience providing piano accompaniment for churches is required; Catholic churches preferred.
• Sight reading proficiency and ability to accompany diverse liturgical music are essential.
• Ability to collaborate with the choir director and parish staff is important.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Pastoral Leader and Directors to support parish mission.
• Accompanies 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses and associated rehearsals.
• Accompanies Holy Days of Obligation and other liturgies as needed.
• Prepares music in advance using Gather Hymnal and other hymnals in collaboration with the Director of Music.
• Occasionally plays organ for special Masses and supports as back-up director when needed.
• Provides piano accompaniment for parish weddings and funerals when available.

Skills

Sight reading

Piano accompaniment

Collaborative

Improvisation

Education

Degree in music or piano performance

Job description

St. Joseph Parish in Seattle is seeking a detailed-oriented Choral Piano Accompanist for the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Mass choirs. This part-time position offers about 8 hours per week and includes accompanying Masses and rehearsals, with music preparation in advance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in music or piano performance, strong sight-reading, liturgical music experience, and ability to collaborate with the parish music team. Occasional organ playing and weddings/funerals may be included.