Parish Choir Pianist & Liturgical Music Partner

St. Michael the Archangel Mary Mother of Peace; Georgetown (DE); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 39.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

St. Michael the Archangel Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Parish in Georgetown, DE seeks a Parish Choir Accompanist to support weekly choir rehearsals, weekend liturgies, and major celebrations.

The ideal candidate is a skilled keyboard player with strong sight-reading and collaborative spirit, able to follow a conductor and adapt to liturgical needs. The role involves preparing repertoire with the Director of Liturgical Music, accompanying cantors and other musicians, and providing keyboard music

Qualificações

• Strong piano/keyboard skills and sight-reading ability.
• Experience accompanying choirs, vocalists, or ensembles.
• Ability to follow a conductor and respond sensitively to singers and liturgy.
• Catholic liturgy familiarity preferred; church music experience welcomed.
• Ability to perform traditional sacred and contemporary liturgical music.

Responsabilidades

• Accompany one Saturday choir rehearsal weekly.
• Provide accompaniment for one Saturday and one Sunday liturgy weekly.
• Collaborate with the Director of Liturgical Music on repertoire.
• Accompany parish choir, cantors, soloists, and other musicians.
• Prepare music for preludes, postludes, processions, and liturgy portions.
• Attend significant liturgical celebrations and occasional additional rehearsals.
• Maintain high standards of preparation, reliability, and collaboration.

Conhecimentos

Piano/Keyboard

Sight-reading

Choral accompaniment

Follow conductor

Liturgical music familiarity

Interpersonal collaboration

Reliability

Organ proficiency

Formação

Music degree

Equivalent professional experience

Descrição da vaga

St. Michael the Archangel Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Parish in Georgetown, DE seeks a Parish Choir Accompanist to support weekly choir rehearsals, weekend liturgies, and major celebrations.

The ideal candidate is a skilled keyboard player with strong sight-reading and collaborative spirit, able to follow a conductor and adapt to liturgical needs. The role involves preparing repertoire with the Director of Liturgical Music, accompanying cantors and other musicians, and providing keyboard music