Our pianists have announced that they will be retiring at the end of the summer so we are looking for potentially 2 pianists to alternate services to play in. Please let us know if you are interested in playing piano or forward this to anyone who might be interested.
Joy Lutheran Church
Church Pianist and Accompanist Job Description
Primary Function: The position is designed to enhance the music ministry of Joy Lutheran Church by providing piano music and accompanying the worship band at regularly scheduled church functions, including weekly worship services and rehearsals. Funerals, weddings or other events are determined by availability and are paid separately.
Reports to: Pastor and Worship/Music Leader
Qualifications:
1. Demonstrates the ability to perform music, on the piano, keyboard, and/or organ, as needed by church functions.
2. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision and spiritual life of the congregation. This person is not required to be a member of the church nor a Lutheran.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teamwork and Communication – To work collaboratively and communicate frequently with the pastor and appropriate worship teams for worship services.
2. Provide piano accompaniment for the congregation and band during Sunday morning worship and at worship band rehearsals. Musical offerings on Sunday may include hymns, anthems, special music, prelude, offertory, postlude, recessional, communion and prayer time music. May provide piano accompaniment for the congregation and possibly band/choir for special services as discussed with pastor and worship team.
3. May provide music for weddings and funerals. Stipend will be determined with consultation of the pianist. If the family wishes to have a guest pianist/organist, this will be coordinated with the attending Pastor.
Skills:
1. Possesses skills in performing a variety of styles of music appropriate to the needs and requests of the church community. The worship music includes a range of styles including hymns and contemporary.
2. Knowledge of the instrument and oversight for care of church musical equipment.
3. Is able to work in a team setting with other band members and volunteers.
4. Is able to sight-read and improvise.
The Pastor in Charge is the direct supervisor of the pianist. The pianist has the right to talk with the worship/music leader or Church Council regarding issues relating to the musical ministry of the church and her/his duties in relation to that ministry.
This is a part-time position, typically taking 2 hours per week plus your own practice time. Compensation is based upon the services each individual has played and is paid monthly. Compensation rates will be negotiated and discussed during interview process.