ACCOMPANIST POSITION PROFESSIONAL

ACCOMPANIST POSITION PROFESSIONAL

Maintain and improve professional competency through attendance at continuing education events, self-improvement in music and the arts, and being informed regarding church music methods, materials, equipment, and administrative functions.Be available for organ and piano accompaniment at weddings and funerals, allowing for the selection of appropriate music at these worship services.Accompany the church choirs for rehearsals and worship.Secure other guest musicians for special music periodically.Secure a qualified substitute organist and accompanist when needed.Provide organ/piano leadership for additional services during Advent, Lent, and Holy Week, on Christmas Eve and Easter, and for other special services.Provide organ and/or piano leadership for the Sunday morning worship service and other services by accompanying the liturgy of the congregation, choirs, special vocalists and instrumentalists.

Provide music titles and other information to the pastors for publication in bulletins with appropriate copyright licensing and report those pieces when used to the appropriate licensing agency (CCLI, Onelicense, etc.).

Assist in preparing annual spending plan and other reports of the Worship and Music Team with respect to organ and piano needs.

Oversee maintenance of the materials, supplies, instruments, and other equipment.

Participate in meetings of Emmanuel’s program staff, the Worship and Music Team, and other teams as appropriate.

Coordinate and communicate with music staff and volunteers regarding scheduling ensembles, soloists, instrumentalists and others as appropriate.Collaborate with the pastors and music staff in planning worship services and select music appropriate to the liturgical season or worship theme for the Sunday morning worship services and other services.Job Summary The Organist & Accompanist provides Emmanuel’s music and worship programs with creative, effective, and inspirational leadership that glorifies God, working closely with the Pastors, music staff, and the Worship Team in planning and playing for Emmanuel’s worship services. Reporting Relationship: The Organist & Accompanist reports to the Lead Pastor. Weekly Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week including but not limited to time in worship, rehearsals and practice, meetings, and planning.Īnnual Salary: Commensurate with education, experience, and this position description. Organist & Accompanist Position Description 2022 Organist & Accompanist – Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Accompanist position