Pianist & Choir Conductor - HOURLY

ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SERVICES•Seattle, WA

10d•$250 - $250•Onsite

About The Position

Christ Our Hope Catholic Church is seeking a Pianist & Choir Conductor to provide musical leadership for the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass. This role involves skilled piano accompaniment and the direction and development of volunteer choirs, ensuring liturgical celebrations are beautiful, reverent, and encourage full participation of the assembly. The position aligns with Roman Catholic liturgical norms and the parish's pastoral vision, supporting the mission to lead the faithful in active participation in liturgical celebrations.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in piano, especially in liturgical or sacred music settings.
Experience conducting and rehearsing choirs, preferably volunteer or parish choirs.
Familiarity with Roman Catholic liturgy, hymnody, multi-cultural and contemporary sacred repertoire, including the ability to incorporate and lead a variety of diverse musical styles.
Ability to lead confidently and collaborate with clergy, staff, and volunteers.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with musicians of varying skill levels.

Responsibilities

Provide piano accompaniment for the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass, Holy Days, and occasional other parish liturgies.
Conduct and rehearse the parish choir, including leading warm-ups before Mass.
Select liturgical music in collaboration with the Pastor and/or Liturgy Director, ensuring selections follow the liturgical calendar and Catholic Church norms.
Lead the assembly in sung prayer and foster active participation.
Prepare musical arrangements, psalm settings, and harmonizations as needed.
Schedule and rehearse with cantors and instrumentalists.
Uphold the liturgical guidelines of the Catholic Church.
Recruit and develop an all-volunteer choir with members of varying degrees of experience and skill.
Attend periodic Liturgy Commission meetings.