Traditional Worship Organist & Choir Accompanist

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Gastonia NC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Gastonia is seeking a skilled Church Organist to provide musical leadership for traditional worship services. The organist collaborates with the Music Ministry Team, the Lead Pastor, choir, and volunteers to create reverent, participatory worship rooted in Lutheran liturgical tradition.

Responsibilities include accompanying congregational hymns and liturgical music, preparing preludes and postludes, and assisting with music selection and seasonal services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in organ performance and congregational hymn accompaniment.
• Experience accompanying choirs, vocalists, or musical ensembles.
• Familiarity with liturgical Christian worship; Lutheran worship experience is preferred.
• Ability to read traditional musical notation and prepare music independently.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to manage seasonal scheduling demands.
• Professional conduct and a willingness to support the mission and worship ministry of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

Responsibilities

• Provide organ leadership for assigned traditional worship services.
• Accompany congregational hymns, liturgical music, and service music.
• Prepare and perform preludes, postludes, and other music appropriate to the Church Year.
• Accompany choir anthems, rehearsals, and special musical offerings as assigned.
• Collaborate with the Director of Music Ministries regarding music selection, worship planning, and seasonal services.
• Practice and prepare independently between worship services.
• Arrive prepared and on time for assigned services and rehearsals.
• Communicate scheduling conflicts and anticipated absences as early as possible.
• Assist with identifying qualified substitute musicians when unavailable.
• Monitor the condition of the organ, pianos, and other assigned keyboard instruments and communicate maintenance needs.
• Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with clergy, staff, choir members, volunteers, and substitute musicians.

Skills

Organ performance

Hymn accompaniment

Reading traditional notation

Communication skills

Organization

Collaboration

Punctuality

Dependability

Job description

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Gastonia is seeking a skilled Church Organist to provide musical leadership for traditional worship services. The organist collaborates with the Music Ministry Team, the Lead Pastor, choir, and volunteers to create reverent, participatory worship rooted in Lutheran liturgical tradition.

Responsibilities include accompanying congregational hymns and liturgical music, preparing preludes and postludes, and assisting with music selection and seasonal services.