Church Organist Position Available In South Central Connecticut, Connecticut
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Job Description
Church Organist North Guilford Congregational Church UCC 159 Ledge Hill Road, Guilford, CT 06437 The North Guilford Congregational Church/United Church of Christ, an historic and vibrant congregation nestled in the scenic hills of Guilford, CT is in search of an Organist/ Accompanist to enrich our worship services and support our choirs through collaborative, thoughtful and spirit-filled music. Position Summary The Organist/Accompanist will provide music for Sunday worship services throughout the year and accompany the Adult Choir during its September-June season. This position does not include choir direction. Our Organ is a two manual, 12 rank organ built for us by Peragallo Pipe Organ Company. It has a midi and an attached carillon. Primary Responsibilities 1. Worship Services (Year-Round) Provide organ and/or keyboard music for all Sunday morning worship services, including: Prelude, postlude, hymn accompaniment, offertory, and other service music Provide music for Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve services Collaborate with the Pastor and Music Director (if applicable) to coordinate musical selections aligned with the liturgical calendar 2. Choir Accompaniment (September-June) Accompany the Adult Choir during: Sunday morning rehearsals and worship services Weekly evening rehearsals Accompany Youth Choir rehearsals (as scheduled with advance notice) 3. Summer Music Coordination (July-August) With the support of the Music Committee, arrange for and schedule soloists/musicians to provide special music during summer services. Qualifications Strong organ and piano performance skills, especially in a worship setting Proficiency in accompanying choral ensembles and congregational singing Familiarity with sacred and liturgical music across a range of styles Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, choirs, and worship leadership Flexibility and reliability in maintaining the weekly music schedule Compensation Salary $12,000 per year To learn more, please contact Jen Yoxall at jyoxall@comcast.com.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $12,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Paid time off
Work Location:
In person
