Music Director (Part-time)

New Hampshire Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; Kennebunk (ME); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 54.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

First Congregational Church of Hopkinton, NH (UCC) seeks a collaborative organist/pianist to accompany congregational singing, choir, and worship music. You will coordinate with the Music Director and Pastor, provide music for Sunday services, and support special services throughout the year.

The role requires proficiency on the organ and piano, knowledge of organ literature, and the ability to work with a creative team to enrich worship with quality music and meaningful spiritual expression.

Formación

• Demonstrated high competency on organ and piano and in accompanying musical groups.
• Familiarity with a broad historical range of organ music.
• Basic computer skills including word processing and cloud-based tools.
• Strong knowledge of the theology and liturgy of mainline churches.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with a creative team.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate with Music Director and Pastor to plan, prepare, copyright info, and perform music for services.
• Provide music for Sunday services, including accompanying hymns and responses.
• Accompany choir at weekly rehearsals Wednesdays Sept–June.
• Accompany choir during Sunday morning rehearsals.
• Accompany choir anthem during Sunday service.
• Provide music for Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Easter, and other services.
• Accompany soloists and ensembles as needed.
• Attend worship leaders’ and Music & Arts Board meetings and planning sessions.
• Play for weddings and funerals as requested.
• Arrange substitutes with Music & Arts Board when unavailable.
• Coordinate organ and piano maintenance at least every two years.

Conocimientos

Organ playing

Piano accompaniment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Music history

Herramientas

Word processing

Cloud services

Descripción del empleo

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HOPKINTON, NH (UCC)

COLLABORATIVE ORGANIST/PIANIST POSITION DESCRIPTION

First Congregational Church of Hopkinton is a UCC church in Hopkinton, NH just outside of the state’s capitol Concord, NH. First Church is an Open and affirming and racial justice church. Purpose: Accompany congregational singing, accompany the church choir, and support the worship service with appropriate music, including hymns, a prelude, offertory and postlude, as well as other music required. Instrument Information: W.B.D. Simmons organ, rebuilt in 2002 and refurbished in 2025 by Andover Organ Co. 2 manual, 15 stops. Hardman Peck & Co. grand piano, refurbished 2013. Clavinova is in the sanctuary as well. For more information you can find extended information in our organ refurbishment campaign booklet here: http://tiny.cc/6vwu001

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Music Director and the Pastor in planning, preparing, submitting copyright information, and playing music appropriate to each service of worship.
• Provide music for Sunday morning church services, including accompanying the congregation’s singing of hymns and responses.
• Accompany the choir at weekly choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings September-June.
• Accompany the choir at Sunday morning rehearsals prior to church service.
• Accompany the choir anthem during the Sunday morning church service.
• Provide appropriate music for two additional services on Christmas Eve, and one each on Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday, Easter, and any additional services as scheduled.
• Accompany soloists, instrumentalists and ensembles in worship as needed.
• Attend any worship leaders’ meetings, Music and Arts Board meetings and other special worship planning sessions throughout the year.
• Play for weddings and funerals as requested and as available.
• In consultation with the Music and Arts Board, provide for appropriate substitutes for worship services and rehearsals when not available.
• Coordinate at least biennial maintenance, tuning, and/or repair to the organ and piano.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate a high level of competency playing the organ and the piano, and accompanying musical groups.
• Familiarity with a broad historical range of organ music.
• Familiarity and competence with basic computer programs (word processing, cloud
• Familiarity with (and hopefully belief in!) the theology and liturgy of the mainline
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a creative team dedicated to a high level of musical quality and belief in the transformative spiritual power of church music.

Compensation and Leave:

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
• A modest budget for professional expenses each year for additional training or resources.
• The Organist will have five paid Sundays off annually, requested in advance. Blackout dates include Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter Sunday.