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Berean Baptist Church

CHURCH ORGANIST NEEDED PHILADELPHIA, PA

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A Musician or Singer performs instrumental music or sings. Participates in rehearsals and performances, records music, writes musical compositions or arrangements, promotes performances, and teaches students. May specialize in classical music, jazz, popular, folk, electronic or other musical forms.

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CHURCH ORGANIST NEEDED - PHILADELPHIA, PA
Berean Baptist Church Philadelphia, PA Job Details Part-time $400 - $600 a week 18 hours ago Qualifications Religious music performance experience Classical worship music conducting Traditional hymn music conducting Hymn music Teaching Full Job Description Berean Baptist Church, a historic African American congregation in North Philadelphia, is seeking a skilled, dependable, and ministry-minded Church Organist to join our Music Ministry. Schedule
  • Sunday morning worship services
  • Saturday weekly choir/music rehearsal
  • Special services as scheduled with advance notice We Are Looking for
Someone Who Can:
  • Play traditional and contemporary Black church music
  • Play hymns, Gospel, praise & worship, and congregational music
  • Read sheet music and/or play effectively by ear
  • Identify and teach soprano, alto, tenor, and bass vocal parts
  • Understand proper voice placement and vocal ranges
  • Place songs in the appropriate key for singers and the congregation
  • Follow the direction of the Pastor and Music Ministry leadership
  • Accompany choirs, praise teams, soloists, and congregational worship
  • Provide appropriate music during prayer, offering, invitation, and other worship moments
  • Work cooperatively with singers and other musicians
  • Arrive prepared, punctual, and professional Preferred Qualifications Experience playing in an African American/Black Baptist church worship setting is strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate understands the flow, culture, and musical traditions of Black church worship and can move comfortably between traditional hymns, Gospel, contemporary worship, and spontaneous worship moments. This is more than a musician position—we are seeking someone who understands that music is ministry and who desires to help create an atmosphere where people can worship Yahweh and experience the presence of God.
Compensation:
Competitive and based on experience, availability, and responsibilities.
To Apply:
Please send a brief introduction, church/music experience, availability, references, and, if available, a video or audio sample of your playing. Berean Baptist Church of Philadelphia "Study. Serve. Send." "Study the Word. Share the Love. Serve the World."
Pay:
$400.00 - $600.00 per week People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location:
In person