Church Organist & Accompanist

Normal First United Methodist Church; Normal (IL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 42.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Normal First United Methodist Church in Normal, Illinois is seeking an Organist and Choir Accompanist to support weekly worship with piano and organ music, hymn performance, and choir accompaniment.

The role may be contract-based and may rotate every two weeks, depending on the applicant pool, with the goal of providing thoughtful, collaborative, and meaningful worship experiences for the congregation.

Formación

• Ability to play piano and read sheet music.
• Experience performing religious music, including hymns.
• Comfort accompanying a choir and collaborating in a rotating schedule, if applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Play piano and organ music for Sunday mornings and designated services.
• Provide music for prelude/postlude/offertory that is appropriate for the theme of the service.
• Accompany the Chancel Choir on Wednesdays and on assigned Sundays or services.
• Perform hymns and other religious music in coordination with worship and choir needs

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Normal First United Methodist Church is a faith-based organization located in Normal, Illinois, serving the local community through worship, outreach, and fellowship. The church offers a range of traditional and contemporary worship services, music programs, and ministries for people of all ages. It values strong congregational participation, with music playing a central role in weekly services and special events. Applicants can expect a collaborative environment that supports high-quality sacred music and encourages creative contributions to worship.

Job Summary

• The Organist and Choir Accompanist supports worship through piano and organ music, hymn performance, and accompaniment for the Chancel Choir.
• The role may be structured as a contract position, depending on the applicant pool. The position may be filled by one person or by individuals comfortable rotating every two weeks.
• Your impact: Thoughtful accompaniment helps the choir perform confidently and supports a meaningful worship experience for the congregation.

Duties

• Play piano and organ music for Sunday mornings and designated services.
• Provide music for prelude/postlude/offertory that is appropriate for the theme of the service.
• Accompany the Chancel Choir on Wednesdays and on assigned Sundays or services.
• Perform hymns and other religious music in coordination with worship and choir needs

Skills

• Ability to play piano and read sheet music.
• Experience performing religious music, including hymns.
• Comfort accompanying a choir and collaborating in a rotating schedule, if applicable.