Church Organist or Pianist

Position: Church Organist or Pianist
Accountable to:

Senior pastor
Purpose:

To serve the church by providing appropriate musical accompaniment during worship services and other church programs.
Compensation:

$130 per service; $130 per weekday choir rehearsal.
Qualifications
1. Proficiency in organ and/or piano (organ has a coupler setting if needed);
2. Confidence in playing for congregational singing in hymnody and liturgy, as well as choir accompaniment;
3. Strong sight reader; and
4. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the Lutheran liturgy in Lutheran Service Book.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1. Play selected hymns and liturgy from Lutheran Service Book (CPH, 2006) for worship services to accompany congregational singing.

a) Liturgy settings include:
i. Divine Service Setting I;
ii. Devine Service Setting III;
iii. Matins; and
iv. Evening Prayer.
b) Worship services include:
i. Sunday morning at 10:30am
ii. Wednesday evening at 6:15pm in the seasons of Advent and Lent
iii. Funerals and weddings (if requested and available)
iv. Occasional services throughout the year

2. Accompany choir and soloists during rehearsals, worship services and other programs during the choir season (September through May). Choir rehearsals are:

a) Thursday evenings at 6:30pm (this can be flexible based on the accompanist’s availability)
b) Sunday mornings at 10:15am

3. Arrange for a substitute when not able to be present.
4. Work with senior pastor and choir director for other appropriate music-related needs.
Additional Expectations
1. Follow the direction of the choir director at rehearsals.
2. Meet with the choir director and pastor once per month during the choir season to check in.
3. Prepare pieces selected by the choir director prior to rehearsal.
Street Address:

1300 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Zip Code/Postal Code:

37830
Phone:

865-483-5431

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