Pianist and Organist

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious organization is seeking a skilled Pianist/Organist to lead music during chapel services. This part-time position requires proficiency in sight-reading, keyboard, and organ performance, as well as experience in coordinating music with church services. The successful candidate will engage the congregation through music and enhance worship experiences by providing direction during services and rehearsals.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience rendering required musical services.
• Proficient in sight reading praise/worship songs and hymnals.

Responsibilities

• Perform music for chapel services including preludes and accompaniments.
• Coordinate music selections in line with the liturgical calendar.
• Provide musical direction and accompaniment for services and rehearsals.

Skills

Sight reading

Musical coordination

Keyboard proficiency

Organ proficiency

Job description

Veritas Management Group (VMG) has an opening for a Pianist/Organist who is proficient in
playing a standard 88-key keyboard/piano and a standard 108-key organ, sight reading hymnals
and praise/worship songs, and performing music for chapel services. The Pianist/Organist will
perform the following tasks:
Duties and Responsibilities
Sight reads hymnals and praise/worship songs and is proficient in playing both a standard
88-key keyboard/piano and a standard 108-key organ.
Performs music for the chapel services to include prelude, postlude, accompaniment for all
hymns and when needed by the choir.
Provides background music during periods of the service when requested.
Knowledgeable of the liturgical church year calendar (as required per service) and
coordinates music selections for preludes and postludes appropriate to the liturgical season.
Coordinates musical selections with the respective Chapel Pastor.
Plays with vocalists and instrumentalists and arranges music.
Coordinates music selections with Chapel Pastors and vocalist(s), assisting arrangement of
music with vocalist(s) as required.
Coordinates with the Chapel Pastor and other musicians, choirs and/or worship teams to
adjust tempo and style of accompaniment to enhance the congregations ability to
participate in worship through the signing of hymns, choruses, and spiritual songs.
Coordinates with Chapel Pastors in order to balance the worship sound with a multigenerational congregation so that all worshippers are engaged and included in the worship
experience.
Supports the choir/worship team to learn the music necessary to lead the congregation in
the worship and special services.
Plays hymns/tunes in the accepted service hymnal(s) while maintaining appropriate tempo,
note accuracy, rhythm, and appropriate registration if at the organ.
Directs and accompanies soloists, ensembles, or choirs with minimal rehearsal.
Plays the piano/organ for designated worship services including accompanying singing of
hymns, choruses; play preludes, offertory, and background for meditation/prayers, and
postlude that enhances the atmosphere of worship for the particular congregation.
Provides direction and musical accompaniment for a weekly service rehearsal or as
required by Chapel Pastor, assisting choir and/or worship team rehearsals.
Performs special services on a specified Sunday, rehearsals and special programs
(e.g. funerals/memorials, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) as required. Must be able to play
required musical instruments according to professional standards.
Communicates with the Chapel Pastors, Chaplains, and other musicians conducting the
chapel services to ensure a coordinated planning for congregation worship.
Plans and coordinates all musical selections with the Chapel Pastor or his/her designated
representative in selecting music that is in keeping with the liturgical calendar and theme of
the worship service.
Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Education and/or Experience
Must be able to sight read praise/worship songs and hymnals
Must have a minimum of five years of experience rendering the required services
Start Date: TBD
Salary Range: TBD
Schedule: Part-time
Work Location: Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC
To Apply: Please submit a current resume and cover letter to
[e-mail]
VMG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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