ACCOMPANIST NEEDED BOULDER CO FULL

Plan, select, and prepare preludes, postludes and offertories, according to the needs of the worship services, in consultation with the Organist (if applicable) and Music Director.Facilitate congregational singing and worship through the excellent execution of hymns and other songs.Serve as accompanist for the Youth Choir (pending), both in rehearsals and in presentations.Serve as accompanist for the Choir in regular and special rehearsals and performances as assigned.Support MVUMC’s worship environment through the well-prepared execution of music presented by the choir, other ensembles, and other individual musicians.Nurture the musicmaking process to feed mind, body, and soul of listeners as well as players. Serve as a good role model through word, action, and deed, always conveying a cooperative spirit among hand-bell ringers.The Accompanist will undergo annual performance reviews. The applicant will be requested to sign forms allowing MVUMC to perform a background check – all results must be favorable.

The Accompanist is directly accountable to the Music Director, and the Pastor indirectly.

The Accompanist will meet with Music Director and other music staff for planning purposes, and is welcome but not required to attend weekly staff meetings.

Desire to maintain a constant plan for self-improvement.

Ability to communicate well and in a collegial manner with the church leadership, church choir and orchestra, and members of the congregation.

Ability to take direction and work as a team member.

Sensitivity and the ability to interact with a variety of people.

Dedication to individual practice and to rehearse sufficiently to maintain a high level of musical excellence.

Ability to read chord charts and lead sheets.

Knowledge of music theory and ability to perform simple transpositions (with advance notice) or re-harmonizations.

High degree of competence on piano, and the ability to accompany groups and individuals.

Ability to sight-read and improvise (on occasion) is required.

Knowledge of the instrument and keyboard ability sufficient to play hymns, modern songs and anthem accompaniments.

Flexibility and sensitivity to play in a variety of styles of worship (incorporating both traditional and more modern music).

Experience in church worship, with both piano and other music and hymnody (understanding and familiarity with traditional and blended worship is expected).

Job Requirements / Qualifications Desired As a part of the musical leadership team of the church, the Accompanist is expected to advocate for the larger music program. The work is done cooperatively, especially with the Director of Music and Worship Arts (Music Director) (and the Organist, if applicable).

Expectation of attendance is for Sunday worship services, rehearsals with the Choir (rehearsals are on Sunday mornings, and generally once a monthWednesday evening) and other special services, including (but not limited to) Christmas and Easter.

This year-round position is defined as salary (no overtime pay), restricted part time.

ACCOMPANIST NEEDED BOULDER CO FULL

Having a pivotal role in the musical life of the church, this individual is a strong team player, being a full partner with the ministerial staff and music staff. The church Accompanist (piano) is an excellent musician willing to help to fulfill the mission of Mountain View United Methodist Church (MVUMC), who provides piano music and accompaniment for scheduled worship services and other activities in support of the music ministry of the church.

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