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Accompanist
Job Description
The First UMC Laurinburg Accompanist/Church Musician is a part-time position that reports to the pastor and is responsible for playing the piano and/or organ in the sanctuary for 11:00 Sunday morning worship services.
This role involves:
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Sunday Worship:
Play prelude, postlude, offertory, doxology and accompany congregational hymns and choir anthem each week.
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Choir Rehearsals:
Accompany choir prac:ces as needed and warm-ups before Sunday services.
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Ensembles & Soloists:
Rehearse and perform with vocalists, instrumentalists, or small groups.
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Special Services:
Provide music for seasonal services including but not limited to Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week and play for funerals when possible.
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Collaboration:
Meet regularly with the pastor and music director to review song selections and service flow.
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Proficiency:
Advanced piano skills; organ capability is a plus but not required.
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Sight-Reading:
Strong ability to read music and learn new pieces quickly.
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Reliability:
Punctual for scheduled rehearsals and Sunday services.
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Teamwork:
Posi:
ve aRtude when working with clergy, choir members, and other church staff.
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Instruments:
Steinway grand piano and Casavant Frères organ, which was made specifically for the church around the late 1980s.
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For More Information:
Contact the church office at (910) 276-1592 or email pastor@laurinburgfirstumc.org