Catholic Musician - Part-time

Duties:

• Provide musical accompaniment for Catholic Masses, liturgies, and special services.
• Play piano or organ for congregational singing, choir performances, and other musical elements during worship.
• Collaborate with the Catholic Music Director and Catholic Priest to select appropriate liturgical music.
• Attend and participate in weekly choir rehearsals.
• Accompany special liturgical celebrations, including Christmas, Easter, Holy Days of Obligation, weddings, and sacramental ceremonies.
• Assist in maintaining a high standard of musical quality, ensuring a prayerful and reverent worship experience.
• Prepare prelude, offertory, and postlude music that aligns with the liturgical calendar and Mass structure.
• Comply with copyright laws when selecting and performing music.
• Maintain the chapel’s musical instruments, ensuring proper care and usage.

Requirements:

• Strong familiarity with Catholic liturgical music, traditions, and worship practices.
• Proficiency in playing piano and/or organ, with the ability to sight-read, transpose, and develop musical accompaniment.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an accompanist in a Catholic church or similar setting.
• Ability to collaborate with choir directors, clergy, and other musicians to enhance the worship experience.