Collaborative Pianist

Auumm; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 170,478 - 242,802; Part time

Job summary

Auumm is seeking a collaborative rehearsal/worship pianist for part-time support of weekly services in Columbia, Maryland. The ideal candidate should embody a commitment to love, justice, and radical inclusion while exploring the depths of spiritual music.

Responsibilities include playing for rehearsals and Sunday worship services, effective communication within the team, and a passion for worship through music.

The position offers flexibility around scheduling, and prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as rehearsal/audition accompanist or collaborative musician.
• Ability to commute to Owen Brown Village in Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Play for Thursday night choir rehearsals.
• Support Interim Music Director in preparation for weekly services.

Skills

Ability to play from traditional sheet music, charts, and some improvisation

Excellent communication skills

Passion for worship through music

Job description

Reports to: Interim Music Director
Directly Supervises:NA
Status:Part-time
Rate: $150/service, $75/rehearsal

Job Summary

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia islooking for a collaborative rehearsal/worship pianist to support weekly services. The ideal candidate mustdemonstratea personal commitment toLove, justice, and radical inclusion, and be eager to explore how music can deepen our spiritual journeytogether.The selected candidate will be well-versed in various musical genres including praise and worship, contemporary,jazz, andclassical.The role willsupport our Interim Music Director inpreparation of songs for weeklychoir rehearsals, teaching vocal parts, and execution of weekly worship services.The right candidate mayhave an opportunity tocollaboratewiththem in minister tocreate soulful worship spaces.We also have an electric organ for those who have organ experience, as well.

Duties

• Play for Thursday night choir rehearsals (This may be negotiable for the right candidate who is not available every Thursday.)

Skills

• Ability to play from traditional sheet music, charts, and some improvisation
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey ideas and foster collaboration among team members.
• A passion for worship through music that aligns with our Sharedvalues

Weekly Schedule (Approx.)

• Sunday :9:00 am-11:30
• Thursday evening:1.5hours (weekly rehearsal)

Pianist will have right-of-first-refusal for opportunities to play for other events such as weddings and funerals at an agreed rate paid by the renters/hosts.

Services

• Sunday Worship - 10:00 am (Three Sundays per month)

Requirements

• Prior experience as rehearsal/audition accompanist or collaborative musician
• Ability to Commute to Owen Brown Village in Columbia

Internal Revision

This role will be evaluated annually and may evolve or be revised based on organizational needs and individual strengths.

Hiring Process

1. 1st Round: phone screening on a rolling basis
2. 2nd Round: recorded submission
3. 3rd Round: in-person in early August

The ideal start date is August 20, but flexible for the right candidate.