General Responsibility Statement:

The basic function of the pianist is to assist the choir director in teaching, practicing, and performing music, and to provide selected music for church services as requested.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Attend choir practices once a week for 1-1/2 hours and play individual or combined parts repetitively as required to master the music.

2. Accompany selected anthems during 11 AM Sunday services and play for the practice prior to the service.

3. Offer input on selection of music for anthems and attend music reading sessions when available.

4. Assist with accompaniment of occasional small group ensembles or soloists, and arrange for additional practice sessions as needed.

Requirements for this Position:

Qualifications: Must be expert pianist with strong ability to sight-read a wide range of music.

Must have ability to hear and follow the director and the choir regardless of the written score.

Education: Study and instruction to the level of competency on the piano.

Experience Required: Prior of accompaniment with church choirs as well as experience in playing for other professional and educational groups.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 per week

Ability to Commute:

Hayesville, NC 28904 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Hayesville, NC 28904: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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