Part-Time Piano Accompanist

Agupdate; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL, seeks a part-time Choir Piano Accompanist to support our music ministry. You will accompany the choir during weekly rehearsals and weekend worship, collaborating with the Choir Director on repertoire and planning.

You will provide accompaniment for special services, attend rehearsals and services as scheduled, and perform a range of musical styles from traditional hymns to contemporary choral works. 8–10 hours weekly, compensation $25–$30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong sight-reading and piano/keyboard skills.
• Experience accompanying choirs or vocal ensembles.
• Comfort with a range of musical styles in a church setting.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the choir during weekly rehearsals and weekend services.
• Collaborate with the Choir Director on repertoire and planning.
• Provide accompaniment for seasonal services (Christmas, Holy Week/Easter).
• Attend rehearsals and services as scheduled.

Skills

Sight-reading

Piano/keyboard

Accompany choirs

Collaboration with director

Church music experience

Job description

Part‑Time Choir Piano Accompanist

St. Timothy Lutheran Church — Naperville, IL.

St. Timothy Lutheran Church, an ELCA faith community dedicated to Living the Love of Christ, is seeking a part‑time Choir Piano Accompanist to support our music ministry.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the choir during weekly rehearsals and Saturday & Sunday worship services
• Collaborate with the Choir Director on repertoire and rehearsal planning
• Provide accompaniment for special services (e.g., Christmas, Holy Week/Easter, and other seasonal worship events)
• Attend rehearsals and services as scheduled

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong sight‑reading skills
• Proficiency in piano/keyboard performance
• Experience accompanying choirs or vocal ensembles
• Comfort with a range of musical styles (traditional hymns, contemporary, choral anthems)
• Ability to work collaboratively with a Choir Director and volunteer choir members
• Prior experience in a church or faith‑based music setting is a plus

Schedule

• Wednesday & Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings
• Ability to work 8 to 10 hours a week

Compensation

$25.00 to $30.00 per hour