Purpose
As part of the staff team at LCC, the Musician will support the musical life of the church, including at minimum playing all service music and accompanying vocalists and instrumentalists for weekly worship services; and at maximum (when there is a Director of Choirs on staff) also accompanying the choirs in rehearsals and worship services.
Work
Regular attendance at minimum is expected at all weekly Sunday services and all seasonally appropriate worship services (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter). At maximum regular attendance is also expected at choir rehearsals. The position of pianist/accompanist has the expectation of a commitment of approximately 4 hours per week, exclusive of practice time (6 hours if there are choir rehearsals). This is a salaried 12-month position. The pianist/accompanist will work closely with the Pastor and the Worship team.
Supervisor
The Pianist/Accompanist reports to the Pastor.
Qualifications
· Strong skills in piano accompaniment, performing and musicianship; such competency to include being accomplished at sight reading all music
· Ability to play in a variety of musical styles
· Ability to accompany vocalists and instrumentalists
· Ability to work as part of a joyful team of volunteers, staff, and congregation
· Is welcoming, friendly, and courteous in all interactions and communications
· Is flexible and adaptable to change
· Ability to pass a background check
· Successful experience as a church musician preferred
Duties
· Choose, in collaboration with the Pastor, service music appropriate to the themes of worship and the seasons of the church year.
· Perform service music for all worship services.
· Accompany vocalists and other instrumentalists during worship services.
· Assist in recruiting substitute accompanists, in consultation with the Pastor.
· Availability to provide accompaniment at funerals/weddings is preferred but not required.
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
