Musician - Keyboardist / Organist
Westwood Baptist Church, Richmond, VA, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Summary The Musician provides instrumental support to the designated church choir on 1st and 3rd Sundays . In this role, the Musician aligns to the direction given by the Director / Directress and/or Music Ministry Coordinator. Primary Duties and Responsibilities · Serve as the Director / Directress and/or coordinate with the Music Ministry Coordinator to plan for and practice appropriate music for worship services and other church programs · Plan, practice and play appropriate music, as directed by the Director/Directress and/or Music Ministry Coordinator · Participate in choir rehearsals to ensure optimal preparation and performance · Accompany soloists, choirs and others during rehearsals, worship services and other church programs · Accompany congregational singing · Provide input (suggestions) to the Director / Directress and/or Music Ministry Coordinator in the event he/she is unable to be present · Other duties as assigned
Key Qualifications Required:
* 10+ years playing the instrument (keyboard, organ, piano) * Proven ability to read music * 3-5 years experience providing musical support to a medium sized church * Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
* Bachelors Degree in Music, Music Appreciation or related field * Proven ability to play by ear * Proven ability to work with diverse teams, with varying musical talents
Physical Requirements
* Ability to sit for long periods of time * * Ability to maintain focus on the Director / Directress and/or Music Ministry Coordinator
* = Essential function of the role
Job Description
Summary The Musician provides instrumental support to the designated church choir on 1st and 3rd Sundays . In this role, the Musician aligns to the direction given by the Director / Directress and/or Music Ministry Coordinator. Primary Duties and Responsibilities · Serve as the Director / Directress and/or coordinate with the Music Ministry Coordinator to plan for and practice appropriate music for worship services and other church programs · Plan, practice and play appropriate music, as directed by the Director/Directress and/or Music Ministry Coordinator · Participate in choir rehearsals to ensure optimal preparation and performance · Accompany soloists, choirs and others during rehearsals, worship services and other church programs · Accompany congregational singing · Provide input (suggestions) to the Director / Directress and/or Music Ministry Coordinator in the event he/she is unable to be present · Other duties as assigned
Key Qualifications Required:
* 10+ years playing the instrument (keyboard, organ, piano) * Proven ability to read music * 3-5 years experience providing musical support to a medium sized church * Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
* Bachelors Degree in Music, Music Appreciation or related field * Proven ability to play by ear * Proven ability to work with diverse teams, with varying musical talents
Physical Requirements
* Ability to sit for long periods of time * * Ability to maintain focus on the Director / Directress and/or Music Ministry Coordinator
* = Essential function of the role