Worship Organist & Pianist — Collaborative, Part-Time

Augustana Lutheran Church; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Augustana Lutheran Church in Washington, DC seeks a part-time collaborative organist/pianist to accompany Sunday worship at 10:30am and additional services during Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week. The sanctuary features a Létourneau Organ (35 stops, 42 ranks), a Schimmel grand piano, and a Sperrhake harpsichord.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organ and keyboard skills and a love of Lutheran liturgical music, plus the ability to collaborate with clergy, the Director of Music,

Qualifications

• Strong organ and keyboard skills appropriate to worship
• Knowledge of Lutheran liturgical music and service structure
• Ability to collaborate with clergy, Director of Music, staff and parishioners
• Adaptability to work with varying musical abilities

Responsibilities

• Accompany Sunday worship services (10:30am) on organ/keyboard
• Collaborate with clergy, Director of Music, and parishioners
• Support additional services during Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week

Skills

Organ & keyboard skills

Lutheran liturgical music

Team collaboration

Flexibility with musicians

Job description

Augustana Lutheran Church in Washington, DC seeks a part-time collaborative organist/pianist to accompany Sunday worship at 10:30am and additional services during Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week. The sanctuary features a Létourneau Organ (35 stops, 42 ranks), a Schimmel grand piano, and a Sperrhake harpsichord.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organ and keyboard skills and a love of Lutheran liturgical music, plus the ability to collaborate with clergy, the Director of Music,