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Uucil

Pianist

Uucil, Livermore, California, United States, 94551

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The Unitarian Universalist Church in Livermore (UUCiL) is a diverse and welcoming community. We worship Sunday mornings at 10:30am.

Pianist at Unitarian Universalist Church in Livermore This is a non-exempt very part-time on-site role for a Pianist at the Unitarian Universalist Church located in Livermore, CA. 1-3 hours, Monday evenings, twice per month, as necessary; 1.5-2 hours, Sunday mornings, twice per month, as necessary; additional hours, where music is needed.

Compensation: $40/hour.

Purpose

The key purpose of this position is to collaborate and support the Choir Director by providing piano accompaniment for scheduled worship services, choir practices, choir performances, and other activities, as needed, in support of the music ministry of UUCiL.

Job Expectations

Prepare and perform music for choir rehearsals and choir worship services, as needed;

Play for choir rehearsal every two weeks;

Play for any choir special rehearsals and performances, as needed;

Play for Sunday morning rehearsal and service, as needed;

Rehearse and play for solos and ensembles, as needed;

Be available for any special services;

Weddings and funerals are not included in this job description and are left to the discretion of the pianist.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Read Music: Can read music from the UU hymnals. Ability to sight-read. Makes necessary music notations, as needed.

Music Preparation: Learns, practices, and prepares new music pieces for performances.

Rehearses music sufficiently to perform at a high quality.

Team Member: Ability to take direction and work as a team member. Collaborates with other musicians and professionals, as needed. Understands requirements and requests.

Communicates effectively and in a friendly manner with church members, Choir Director, and others with various backgrounds.

Timesheets: Ensures own timesheet is accurate and is submitted to the Minister of UUCiL in a timely manner.

Essential Functions

Performances: Plays the piano, as required, live in front of the congregation and others during choir rehearsals, worship services, and other special events.

Accompaniment: Plays the piano alongside other musicians, vocalists, or choirs in rehearsals and performances.

Rehearsals: Attends rehearsals to practice with other musicians, vocalists, choirs, sound technicians, and the Choir Director.

Work Environment: Works in a professional environment in rehearsal rooms and in the UUCiL sanctuary using musical instruments.

Physical Demands: Regularly talks, hears, uses hands and fingers, and reaches with hands and arms.

Travel: Transports self to rehearsals and performances at UUCiL, as scheduled.

Compliance: Maintains adherence to all UUCiL policies and procedures, along with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part-time

Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Religious Institutions

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