Organist/Accompanist

ChoralNet, Inc.; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Watts Street Baptist Church in Durham, NC seeks an experienced part-time organist/pianist to lead worship music. You will accompany the Chancel Choir and children’s/youth choirs during Sunday services and Wednesday rehearsals, with potential extra work for weddings and funerals.

The role requires proficiency in organ and piano performance, coordination with church leadership, and involvement in administrative tasks related to music planning.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in organ performance, piano performance, and rehearsal/anthem accompaniment.
• Commitment to Watts Street Baptist Church’s inclusive and justice-seeking mission.

Responsibilities

• Play for the 11:00am Sunday Services and accompany the Chancel Choir (Wednesday evenings).
• Accompany children’s and youth choirs for Sunday mornings and play for special services (e.g., Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday).
• Option to play weddings, funerals, and ordinations for additional payment.
• Coordinate with the Director of Music Ministries and Senior Minister to align music with liturgical themes.
• Participate in administrative functions including Music Ministry communications, budget planning, library maintenance, and related communications.
• Assist with maintenance of the pipe organ and pianos and with budget requests for instruments.

Skills

Organ performance

Piano performance

Rehearsal accompaniment

Choral accompaniment

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a person to join our ministry team as a collaborative leader in our efforts to provide worshipful and artistic music in our dynamic-traditional worship spaces primarily through Sunday morning worship and Wednesday evening Chancel Choir rehearsals.

Primary Responsibilities

Worship & Rehearsals:
Play for the 11:00am Sunday Services, accompany the Chancel Choir (Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm), accompany children’s and youth choirs for Sunday mornings, and play for special services.
Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.
Option to play weddings, funerals, and ordinations for additional payment.
Collaboration:
Coordinate with the Director of Music Ministries and/or Senior Minister to align music with liturgical/worship themes.
Administrative Duties:
Participate in administrative functions as needed including:
Music Ministry Communications, Bulletin planning communications, budget planning, library maintenance, and other necessary professional communications.
Assist the Director of Music Ministries in the preparation of budget requests relating to the church’s musical instruments.
Assist with routine and long-term maintenance of the pipe organ and pianos, making appropriate arrangements in consultation with the Director of Music Ministries and Senior Minister.

Available Resources

1969 3-Manual Austin Pipe Organ (47 Ranks)
6 ft. Kawai Grand Piano
Extensive Music Library

Time Commitment & Schedule

10-12 hours per week, part-time
Required Weekly Schedule:
Wednesdays | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sundays | 9:00am-12:30pm
Flexible rehearsal hours for personal practice, prep work, and administrative staff collaboration.

Proficiency in organ performance, piano performance, and rehearsal/anthem accompaniment
A Commitment to Watts Street Baptist Church’s inclusive and justice-seeking mission.