Church Musician (Organ/Keyboard)

Job Description (September 2024)

Church Musician

Community Presbyterian Church of Clarendon Hills

This is a part-time position

Position Responsibilities

Select prelude, offertory, and postlude for worship in coordination with the Director of Music Ministries and pastors
Play prelude, offertory, and postlude at weekly Sunday worship services and other seasonal worship services, plus additional music on communion Sundays
Lead congregational hymn singing
Accompany Chancel Choir at rehearsals and services
Services are Sundays at 9:30 a.m., Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve
Choir Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Additional accompaniment for small groups and soloists, as needed
Be sensitive to the style of the service in choosing music, as well as to the appropriate tones and moods of seasonal services of worship (e.g., Lent, Easter, and Christmas)
As needed, meet and work with pastors and church staff to support the needs of the music programs
Right of first refusal for performance in weddings, funerals, and other occasions
Schedule the maintenance of the sanctuary instruments
Professional Qualifications

Has extensive knowledge of liturgical music for the piano and organ
Is skilled in playing both piano and organ, in accompanying a choir, and in leading the congregation in hymns. Skill at improvisation, introductions and bridge interludes, transposition, and harmonization appreciated.
Fully supports the use of liturgical music for the worship of God
Is skilled in performing music from a variety of periods and styles
Instruments

·      The organ is a Martin Ott, tracker pipe organ, Opus 93, 27 ranks, 22 stops, 1352 pipes, constructed in St Louis, MO.  The organ was dedicated by the church in 2001.

·      Yamaha C5X SH2 silent 6’7″ concert grand piano, purchased in 2021.

·      Roland RD2000 keyboard, purchased in 2020.

Reporting Structure

·      The Director of Music Ministries is the direct supervisor of the Church Musician. In his absence, reports to the Head of Staff or their designate.

Contact:  Christopher Cock, Director of Music Ministries, christopher.cock@chcpc.org

630-323-6522