Organist/Accompanist

Beverly Heights Church

Job Description

Beverly Heights Presbyterian Church in Mt. Lebanon (Pittsburgh), PA, is seeking to hire a part-time organist/accompanist for a staff ministry leadership position. We are open to receiving applications from qualified students and recent graduates looking to gain experience in service music playing.

Duties include:

  • § Play for the traditional service on Sundays mornings at 11am
  • § Accompany the Adult Choir
  • o Thursday evenings, Sunday mornings
  • § Accompany instrumental and vocal soloists and ensembles
  • § Play for special services including Advent Vespers, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday and
  • Maundy Thursday
  • § Assist the Director of Music and Senior Pastor in other services and events that include a
  • musical component.
  • Optional Responsibilities (preferred):
  • § Accompany two children’s choirs § Direct a youth tone chime choir
  • Requirements:
  • § Depth of knowledge regarding and proficiency in playing the pipe organ, including proficiency
  • of registration, pedals, transposition and improvisation
  • § Proficiency in playing the piano
  • § Experience playing traditional service music, hymns, sacred and classical music.
  • § Familiarity with traditional choral music
  • § Experience accompanying soloists, ensembles, and choirs
  • § Experience playing and directing a tone chimes/hand bell choir preferred
  • § Profess a faith in Jesus Christ and affirm EPC (Evangelical Presbyterian Church) Essentials
  • Hours: between 5 - 15 hours a week (with possible expansion of responsibilities and pay based on skill set and interest)
  • Pay: annual salary with vacation, to be negotiated with our pastor and financial administrator To Apply:
  • Qualified applicants may contact Elissa Winkler, Director of Music
  • Beverly Heights Church Attn: Director of Music 1207 Washington Road

Pittsburgh, PA, 15228 

Experience Required
1 – 5 years

Type
Part-time

Education Required
High school diploma

Date Posted
2 years ago
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Denomination
Presbyterian

Church Size
250-350