Church Accompanist

Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Smithville, Missouri, invites talented and dedicated musicians to apply for the role of Church Accompanist. This part-time position plays a vital and cherished role in the parish's liturgical life, supporting the Music Ministry in leading the faithful in prayerful, reverent worship through music. Requirements The Church Accompanist will be expected to fulfill the following duties on a regular and as-needed basis: Accompany the cantor, choir, and/or congregation on piano or organ for one weekend Mass per week, providing confident and liturgically appropriate musical support throughout the celebration.Prepare and rehearse all assigned liturgical music thoroughly in advance of each Mass, including hymns, Mass settings, and the responsorial psalm.Arrive prior to the start of Mass to allow adequate time for warm-up, instrument preparation, and any final coordination with the Music Director or Cantor.Support special Masses and liturgical events — including but not limited to Christmas, Easter, and holy days of obligation— on a mutually agreed-upon, as-needed basis.Maintain a professional, collaborative, and service-oriented attitude in all interactions with parish staff, volunteers, and parishioners.Qualifications Rehearsals with the cantors and other instruments prior to each service.

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