Principal Organist and Accompanist

NGUMC; Gainesville (GA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 31.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Gainesville First United Methodist Church in Gainesville, Georgia seeks a principal organist and accompanist to lead traditional worship as the church's primary organist and to accompany choirs, ensembles, and soloists.

The role may be part-time but full-time arrangements will be considered. Responsibilities include playing for 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services, choir rehearsals, weddings, funerals, and coordinating organ and piano maintenance.

Formación

• Training and experience in organ technique and repertoire, plus excellent accompaniment skills on organ and piano
• Prefer minimum of a bachelor's degree in a music-related field
• Possess leadership and initiative with the ability to keep confidentiality
• Understand the Christian faith and have good moral character
• Possess strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Collaborate effectively with clergy, staff, volunteers, and musicians

Responsabilidades

• Serve as organist and accompanist for the church's traditional 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday services
• Accompany choirs, ensembles, soloists, and congregational singing
• Participate in Chancel Choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings and occasional Saturday/special rehearsals for workshops and major events
• Prepare and play service music for worship and special services as assigned, including preludes, postludes, interludes, etc.
• Occasionally accompany children's choirs and youth ensembles
• Coordinate maintenance and tuning of the church organ and pianos
• Support special worship services throughout the year and accompany the patriotic and Christmas concerts
• Play for weddings and funerals (additional payment provided separate from the church salary)
• Participate fully as a team member of the church staff by attending staff meetings, gatherings, and retreats as assigned

Conocimientos

Organ technique

Accompaniment on organ and piano

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in music

Descripción del empleo

Principal Organist and Accompanist
Gainesville First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville First United Methodist Church seeks an organist and pianist to serve as the church's primary organist for traditional worship and accompany choirs, ensembles, and soloists. The principal accompanist will work closely with the director of Worship Arts, pastoral staff, and volunteers to support vibrant and meaningful worship. While we prefer to fill the position on a part-time basis, we may consider qualified candidates seeking a full-time arrangement covering the stated responsibilities and additional duties.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as organist and accompanist for the church's traditional 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday services.
• Accompany choirs, ensembles, soloists, and congregational singing
• Participate in Chancel Choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings and occasional Saturday/special rehearsals for workshops and major events
• Prepare and play service music for worship and special services as assigned, including preludes, postludes, interludes, etc.
• Occasionally accompany children's choirs and youth ensembles
• Coordinate maintenance and tuning of the church organ and pianos.
• Support special worship services throughout the year and accompany the patriotic and Christmas concerts
• Play for weddings and funerals (additional payment provided separate from the church salary)
• Participate fully as a team member of the church staff by attending staff meetings, gatherings, and retreats as assigned

Principal Organist and Accompanist

10/26/2026

Principal Organist and Accompanist
Gainesville First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville First United Methodist Church seeks an organist and pianist to serve as the church's primary organist for traditional worship and accompany choirs, ensembles, and soloists. The principal accompanist will work closely with the director of Worship Arts, pastoral staff, and volunteers to support vibrant and meaningful worship. While we prefer to fill the position on a part-time basis, we may consider qualified candidates seeking a full-time arrangement covering the stated responsibilities and additional duties.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as organist and accompanist for the church's traditional 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday services.

• Accompany choirs, ensembles, soloists, and congregational singing
• Participate in Chancel Choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings and occasional Saturday/special rehearsals for workshops and major events
• Prepare and play service music for worship and special services as assigned, including preludes, postludes, interludes, etc.
• Occasionally accompany children's choirs and youth ensembles
• Coordinate maintenance and tuning of the church organ and pianos.
• Support special worship services throughout the year and accompany the patriotic and Christmas concerts
• Play for weddings and funerals (additional payment provided separate from the church salary)
• Participate fully as a team member of the church staff by attending staff meetings, gatherings, and retreats as assigned

Worship Arts at GFUMC
Gainesville First UMC’s music program includes:

• Chancel Choir and Chorale (Adult Choirs).
• Children's choirs
• Adult handbell ensemble
• Other ensembles and soloists

Qualifications

• Training and experience in organ technique and repertoire, plus excellent accompaniment skills on organ and piano
• Prefer minimum of a bachelor's degree in a music-related field
• Possess leadership and initiative with the ability to keep confidentiality
• Understand the Christian faith and have good moral character
• Possess strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Collaborate effectively with clergy, staff, volunteers, and musicians

Position Details
part-time preferred; candidates requesting full-time employment may be considered with additional duties added

• Position to start February 1, 2027
• Minimum salary: $28,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary for full-time position based on duties listed above and additional assignments
• Salary shall be established by the Staff Parish Relations Committee contingent upon the budget approved by the Church Council
• Position reports to the Director of Worship Arts

Evaluation
The director of Worship Arts shall evaluate the position semiannually.