Sacred Choir Accompanist & Rehearsal Leader

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Cottleville (MO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Parish, a vibrant Catholic community, seeks a skilled accompanist to support our Traditional Choir.

The role entails weekly rehearsals and Sunday Mass preparation, with performances spanning sacred liturgy and concerts. Repertoire ranges from medieval to contemporary sacred works; candidates should be proficient in piano, with sight-reading and the ability to lead warmups and sectional rehearsals.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in piano accompaniment for moderate difficulty choral literature.
• Strong sight-reading and repertoire preparation.
• Ability to lead warmups and sectional rehearsals.
• Experience collaborating with cantors and soloists.
• Familiarity with Roman Catholic liturgy structure.

Responsibilities

• Weekly rehearsals, typically Thursdays from 7:30–9:30 p.m.
• Sunday warm-up rehearsal at 8:15 a.m. and Mass at 8:45 a.m.
• Participation in major liturgical celebrations and rehearsals.
• Occasional opportunities to conduct the choir and/or instrumental ensembles for qualified candidates.
• Strong collaboration with the Director of Liturgy and Music, Co Director of the Traditional Choir, choir members, cantors, and instrumentalists.

Skills

Piano accompaniment

Sight-reading

Choral rehearsal leadership

Tempo and direction responsiveness

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in music performance (piano or organ)

Job description

St. Joseph Parish, a vibrant Catholic community, seeks a skilled accompanist to support our Traditional Choir.

The role entails weekly rehearsals and Sunday Mass preparation, with performances spanning sacred liturgy and concerts. Repertoire ranges from medieval to contemporary sacred works; candidates should be proficient in piano, with sight-reading and the ability to lead warmups and sectional rehearsals.