[title size=”1″]Organist/Pianist (Music Assistant)[/title]

Principal Function:

The organist (pianist)/music assistant is responsible to the minister of music for serving at the organ/piano and assisting in the music ministry.

Responsibilities:

• Play the instrument for all regular and special services of the church.
• Serve as accompanist for choirs, ensembles and soloists in regular and special rehearsals and performances, as needed.
• Play for weddings and funerals as requested.
• Assist in planning worship services, choir rehearsals and special music events.
• Plan and give direction to a training program designed for developing organists/pianists in the church.
• Maintain a regular schedule of organ practice and study.
• Serve as secretary to the minister of music, if required.
• Maintain music ministry files, library and equipment.
• Work with the graded choirs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as necessary.