Title: Organist
Department/Office: Music
Supervisor: Music Director, Pastor
Positions Supervised: None
Status: Part time, non-exempt
Organist Job Description / Responsibilities
Ø To enhance the worship experience of St. Max Parish by:
- Providing organ and piano accompaniment for Choirs and Cantors
- Contribute to fostering the art of musical liturgy
Ø Demonstrate proficiency in the following key areas:
- Organ and piano accompaniment in both traditional and contemporary styles
- Knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy
Ø Provide accompaniment for:
- Weekend Masses as scheduled (4:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday)
- Choir rehearsals as scheduled
- Seasonal liturgies during Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter
- Parish and School Penance services, Secular holidays as scheduled
- Any other parish services, as needed
Ø Ability to work in partnership with Director of Music and parish leadership/staff
Ø Assist in maintaining musical instruments and resources
Ø Availability for Weddings and Funerals, Coordinate with cantor, contact other instrumentalists if needed. *Compensation for these services is from the families; the accompanist is contracted with them
Ø Provide prelude and postlude music as needed/requested
Ø Prepare weekly music for other accompanists in binder
Ø Pull hymn numbers for board and set up in advance of Vigil Mass
Ø Rehearse with Cantors prior to Mass or at a separate rehearsal during week, as needed.
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