
Choir Accompanist
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
White Plains, NY 10605