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Parish Organist/Choir Accompanist
Reports to: Director of Liturgy and Music
Employment Type: Part-time (10 - 15 hours/week)
FLSA Status: Non-exempt; hourly
Pay Rate: $35+/hr. based on experience and employment history
To Apply: Please include a brief cover letter with your application that outlines your desire to serve the Catholic Church as a Parish Organist/Choir Accompanist.
JOB DESCRIPTION
St. Thomas More Catholic Church is committed to fostering the active participation of the liturgical assembly through the ministry of competent pastoral musicians who lead and sustain the singing of the assembly, choirs, and cantors. In addition to the regular schedule of 3 Weekend Masses and 4 Daily morning Masses (Monday-Friday), the Parish Organist/Choir Accompanist will also need be available for special Masses throughout the year (such as feast days/solemnities, funerals, and weddings), and for regular rehearsals with our choir (~1x a week, September-June). This position requires working weekends and evenings.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the church’s liturgical activity through the well-prepared execution of music presented by the choirs and other musicians.
- Serve as principal keyboardist at weekend and holyday liturgies (Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM, and holydays as assigned), and at 4 of 5 Daily Masses (8:15 AM, Monday-Friday).
- Serve as principal keyboardist for weddings and funerals.
- Serve as accompanist for the Sanctuary Choir in weekly (Thursdays, 7:00-8:45pm, September-June) and special rehearsals, weekend/Holyday liturgies, retreats, and other performances as assigned.
Skills & qualifications
- Experience in liturgical church worship, playing both organ and piano, with an understanding of and familiarity with the breadth of Catholic worship music
- High degree of proficiency playing organ and piano in a sacred setting, including chord charts and lead sheets, open score choral music, and the requisite skill to accompany groups and individuals
- Ability to take direction and work as a team member
- Ability to communicate well and in a friendly manner with music staff, parish leadership, volunteer musicians, and members of the congregation
- Desire to maintain a constant program of self-improvement
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
St. Thomas More Catholic Church, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
To apply, please contact:
Douglas Lynn, Director of Liturgy and Music
Organist
Incarnation Lutheran Church (ILC) is seeking an organist to help us experience and celebrate God’s gifts of grace in worship at our traditional Sunday worship service at 11am. ILC has a long history of excellent music expressed through our musicians, vocal and bell choirs, congregational singing, instrumental ensembles, and soloists. Our organ is a 187 Bond instrument with a two manual console, 17 stops, and 20 ranks of pipes. Our sanctuary piano is a 6-foot Yamaha Grand.
Weekly Responsibilities:
- Select and prepare prelude and postlude for weekly worship.
- Accompany choir rehearsals once a week (September through May).
- Accompany/rehearse with soloists during the summer months.
- Lead the congregation in selected liturgy and hymns.
Other Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with ILC’s Senior Pastor, Director of Music, and other ILC staff.
- Special services (Christmas, Lent, Holy Week) as well as concerts would be required.
Qualifications:
- Accomplished musician with a knowledge of Christian faith and the importance of music in worship.
- Appreciation for and experience playing classical and contemporary works.
- Self-motivated team player who can work collaboratively with ministry staff, lay leaders, and volunteers.
If interested and qualified, candidate could apply to be considered at a later date as Director of Music and/or vocal and bell Choir Director.
Contact our Incarnation Church Office @ Servants@GodAmong.us with questions or to send letters of interest/resumes.
Organist/Collaborative Pianist
Part-Time | Approx. 22 hrs/week | Exempt
Accountability:
Reports to the Director of Worship & Music in collaboration with the Associate Director of Music. The person in this position will be expected to have previously embraced the essential tenets of Christian faith, including a personal belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and be in agreement with the essential tenets of ECO (Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians) available for download here: https://eco-pres.org/constitution/
Overview
Trinity United Presbyterian Church is seeking a Christ-centered, collaborative, and musically
gifted Organist/Pianist to serve as a key member of our worship team. The ideal candidate is humble in spirit, hungry to serve and grow, and smart in how they work with others. The
position is 22 hours per week and pays $40,000-$45,185.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide organ and keyboard music on our III/45 Phelps organ and Steinway B piano
for two Sunday morning weekly worship services, plus special services throughout the
liturgical year (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter, Thanksgiving, etc.)
- Accompany the Chancel Choir for weekly rehearsals, services, and concerts; lead
sectionals as needed
- Accompany children and youth ensembles and soloists on Sunday mornings as needed
- Collaborate with the Director of Worship & Music and other worship leaders to create
cohesive worship experiences, including preludes, postludes, offertories, etc.
- Play keyboard as part of the praise band and support contemporary worship leadership
- Provide musical leadership during services
- Maintain organ and keyboard instruments, and coordinate with technicians for upkeep
- Mentor student organists and keyboardists
- Assist with securing qualified substitutes for Sunday services, rehearsals, and
weddings and memorial services
Qualifications
- Proficiency in organ and piano performance, including hymn playing, choral
accompaniment, improvisation, and contemporary praise music
- Preferred bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent training and a minimum of 7+ years
of organ/keyboard experience
- Proficiency in a variety of keyboard instruments
- Strong skills in sight-reading, transposition, continuo realization, and interpreting
chord charts and lead sheets
- Deep understanding of worship flow, sacred music traditions, and broad range of
musical styles
- Clear communication skills and a heart for collaborative ministry
- Warm and hospitable demeanor with a heart for ministry and service
- Flexibility and adaptability to support a wide range of musical settings, worship styles,
and ministry needs
Opportunities for Additional Compensation
- Weddings and memorial services in the Sanctuary
- Accompanist roles for youth/children’s choirs for concerts, musicals, and additional
rehearsals as needed
To Apply:
Please submit the following materials to organist@tupcsa.org:
- A cover letter
- CV or résumé
- Links to performances
- A list of 3–5 references (with contact information)
Choir Director
Oceanside First Presbyterian Church is seeking a Christian Choral Director to lead our choir and support our traditional worship service through vibrant, Christ-centered music. The Choral Director plays a key role in shaping the musical life of the church and works closely with our accompanist, organist, and pastoral staff to create a worshipful and engaging experience.
Compensation: $400 per week
Weekly Duties:
- Lead choir rehearsals on Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Conduct Sunday morning choir rehearsal at 9:00 AM
- Direct choir during Sunday worship service from 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
- Coordinate and lead music for special services and concert series events as needed
Qualifications:
- Experience directing traditional choral music and working with volunteer singers
- Ability to select appropriate anthems and coordinate hymn choices.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Willingness to collaborate with accompanist, staff, and worship team
- Passion for building community and encouraging spiritual growth through music
- Experience with classical and sacred repertoire preferred
Responsibilities:
- Plan, rehearse, and lead the choir weekly and for special services
- Select and prepare choral music that enhances the worship service
- Encourage participation and growth within the choir
- Coordinate with accompanist and pastor to align music with worship themes
- Communicate schedules and plans clearly to staff and choir members
If you are interested in joining a warm and welcoming congregation with a strong musical tradition, please reach out to:
Contact:
Harrison Olson
760-757-3560 | holson@fpcoceanside.org
Organist for Heritage (Traditional) Service
Position title: Organist for Heritage (Traditional) Service
Position type: Hourly Paid Staff
Reports to: Director of Worship and Technology (DWT)
The purpose of this position is to support the DWT in leading our heritage service by providing music played from the organ and organizing volunteer hymn leaders. On occasion, requests to provide organ music or piano music services or events outside of Sunday morning worship will come up.
We are open to both long term and short term commitments.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide music planning and worship leadership for the Heritage service by playing through aspects of Setting I and II from the Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW), working with the pastoral team to plan weekly hymns from the LBW for the service and play them from the organ.
- Play 3-5 minute pre-service or prelude music, a short postlude, quiet music during the distribution of Communion, and try to incorporate variations on some verses of selected hymns.
- Working with the DWT, maintain a rotation of volunteer hymn leaders to lead the singing of hymns and liturgical elements within the Heritage service, scheduling them a month in advance and aid the DWT to recruit and train new hymn leaders as needed.
- Work within the boundaries of our licensing organization to report weekly hymn usage, ensure all hymns are covered under the license, or are public domain.
- Select and play hymns for midweek noon services during the seasons of lent and advent as requested.
- This position will occasionally be requested to play hymns for memorial services and compensation will be provided by the requesting family.
- Other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- An accomplished musician, preferably within the realm of classical and traditional music.
- Ability to work with people.
Spiritual Gifts
- Leadership
- Exhortation
- Creativity
Character Qualities
- A person of good character and reputation.
- A teachable attitude, constantly learning and growing in the area of musicianship.
- A person who can maintain a good working relationship with others; one who is a “team-player.”
- A person who enthusiastically endorses the vision, mission and values of PLC.
Time
7 hours a week
Choir Director
Fallbrook United Methodist Church is seeking a Choir Director to help lead our music ministry. The Choir Director is an essential part of our worship service in providing Traditional choral music. The Choir Director works under the supervision of the pastor and the Staff Parish Relation Committee. The Choir sings traditional choral pieces and is made up of 8 dedicated, talented, and enthusiastic members.
Weekly duties:
- Choir rehearsal 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Sunday morning
- Sunday service 10AM – 11:15 AM
Skills required:
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to work with people of all ages.
- Willingness to work with pastor and worship team.
- Knowledge of appropriate music, and experience directing a Choir
and instrumentalists.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate with Music Team
- Provide leadership and promote growth of the music ministry.
- Ability to play the piano.
Responsibilities:
- Rehearse and direct the Choir, instrumentalists, and accompanist.
- Arrange for guest instrumentalists.
- Coordinate with the Hosanna Singers Leader and organist in order to
keep the flow of worship within the theme requested by the pastor.
- Choose the choir music and work with the pastor and organist in the
selection of traditional hymns.
- Prepare and organize the choir calendar, rehearsals, and events, in
coordination with the worship team and pastor, and communicate all
dates to the Administrative Assistant.
- Attend meetings that are relevant to the music ministry.
If interested, please contact through our website and title communication,
“Choir Director position”.
Associate Organist/Pianist
Oceanside First Presbyterian church seeks an associate organist/pianist to assist in our music ministry. Weekly compensation is $225.
Weekly duties:
-Choir rehearsal 6:30 pm - 8:00 PM Thursday evenings
-Weekly Sunday Service 10:00am - 11:15am with Choir rehearsal at 9:00 am prior to the service
-Assist weekly with preludes, offertories, and postludes
-Accompany traditional hymns during the 10 AM Sunday Service
*Special services and concert series events as needed
Qualifications:
-Accomplished musician in classical and traditional church music.
-Ability to work with others.
-Experienced church musician preferred
Contact: Harrison Olson – 760-757-3560 | holson@fpcoceanside.org
