Part-Time Church Accompanist Piano/Organ for Liturgy

Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

St James the Greater Catholic Church in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking a skilled Accompanist to support our parish’s English music ministry. The accompanist will provide instrumental accompaniment - typically on piano or organ - for weekend liturgies, rehearsals, and parish celebrations.

Working in collaboration with the Choir Director and under the direction of the Pastor/Administrator, the accompanist helps foster reverent, joyful, and participatory worship in keeping with the liturgical

Qualifications

• Proficiency in piano and/or organ accompaniment.
• Experience accompanying choirs and congregational singing.
• Familiarity with Catholic liturgical music and worship.
• Ability to read music and adapt to choir and liturgical needs.
• Willingness to collaborate and serve within a parish community.

Responsibilities

• Provide instrumental accompaniment for weekend liturgies.
• Support rehearsals and parish celebrations.
• Collaborate with Choir Director and Pastor on liturgical music choices.
• Foster reverent, joyful, and participatory worship.

Skills

Piano

Organ accompaniment

Choral accompaniment

Liturgical music

Music reading

Parish collaboration

Education

High school

Job description

St James the Greater Catholic Church in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking a skilled Accompanist to support our parish’s English music ministry. The accompanist will provide instrumental accompaniment - typically on piano or organ - for weekend liturgies, rehearsals, and parish celebrations.

Working in collaboration with the Choir Director and under the direction of the Pastor/Administrator, the accompanist helps foster reverent, joyful, and participatory worship in keeping with the liturgical