Church Piano Accompanist - Part-Time, On-Site, $100/hr

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church in Laurel, MD is seeking a piano accompanist for its Adult Chancel Choir. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings with additional rehearsals on Tuesday evenings in preparation for Christmas and Easter. The choir performs on Sunday mornings at 10:45 am from the St.

Mary’s Place location. Applicants must be able to play a variety of musical styles and sight-read well. Knowledge of Catholic liturgy is preferable and ability to play the organ is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to sight-read music well.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgy preferred.
• Experience accompanying choirs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the Adult Chancel Choir for Sunday worship and related services.
• Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings with additional sessions on Tuesday evenings for Christmas and Easter prep.
• Support repertoire development and ensure musical quality during performances.

Skills

Sight-reading

Organ playing

Catholic liturgy knowledge

Job description

St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church in Laurel, MD is seeking a piano accompanist for its Adult Chancel Choir. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings with additional rehearsals on Tuesday evenings in preparation for Christmas and Easter. The choir performs on Sunday mornings at 10:45 am from the St.

Mary’s Place location. Applicants must be able to play a variety of musical styles and sight-read well. Knowledge of Catholic liturgy is preferable and ability to play the organ is a plus.