Choir Accompanist

Part Time
Music
White Plains, New York

Reports to: Music Director

Coordinates with: Choir Director

Hours and schedule:

  • Weekly choir rehearsals (currently Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:15 p.m.) from late August - mid-June;

  • Two Sunday morning worship services per month from September through June as well as Christmas Eve.

Date Created: October 2026

 

Duties

  • Accompanies the Adult Choir at designated services.

  • Accompanies the Adult Choir at weekly rehearsals.

  • Prepares recorded tracks of vocal parts and accompaniments as needed.

Qualifications

  • Strong pianistic skills.

  • Strong sight-reading ability.

  • Experience with collaborative music-making, especially working with singers and choruses.

  • Ability to play in a variety of classical and contemporary styles, from both sacred and secular traditions.

  • Sensitivity to precepts of Unitarian Universalism.

  • Ability to work supportively under direction of Choir Director.

  • Ability to work with Choir members, congregants, and staff colleagues in a tactful and respectful manner.

Compensation For Ten Month Season From September Through June

  • Salary Range: $7000-$8000, Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience and Skill

Additional Separately Compensated Opportunities

  • Accompanies Choir at special services, installations, memorials, etc.

  • Substitutes for Choir Director at rehearsals on occasion.

  • Substitutes for Music Director at Sunday morning services, including hymn accompaniments and solo piano works.

  • Performs at summer worship services, attends additional rehearsals, and accompanies Choir at church concerts.

To apply

Letter of interest and C.V. to musiciansings@yahoo.com

Location
468 Rosedale Ave,
White Plains, NY 10605