POSITION DESCRIPTION

Staff Pianist and Organist

First United Methodist Church  |  Cleburne, Texas

Position Summary

First United Methodist Church of Cleburne seeks a skilled and dependable Staff Pianist and Organist to serve the 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. This individual will provide high-quality, classically oriented and traditional sacred music that enhances congregational worship and supports the church's high standard for traditional music ministry.

*Pianist willing to learn Organ are also welcome to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

Sunday Worship (11:00 a.m. Traditional Service)

• Provide piano and/or organ music for the 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service

• Play hymns, service music, preludes, postludes, offertories, and other special music as needed

• Arrive by 10:30 a.m. on Sundays to accompany choir warmups and prepare for worship

• Prepare and perform special music during the offertory when necessary

• Collaborate with clergy and Traditional Music Directors to select and prepare appropriate sacred repertoire

 

Weekly Rehearsals

• Attend and accompany choir rehearsal on Wednesdays from 7:00–8:00 p.m.

• Assist in preparing choral anthems and special music selections

 

Special Services

Provide music for special seasonal services, including but not limited to:

• Ash Wednesday

• Holy Week services (including Good Friday)

• Easter services

• Christmas Eve services

 

• Be available for additional special services as determined and communicated in advance

• Attend special rehearsals as communicated when necessary for the Christmas Cantata (usually on Sunday afternoons) and dress rehearsals

 

Collaboration & Musical Leadership

• Work closely with the Traditional Music Directors to uphold a high standard of excellence in sacred, classically oriented traditional church music

• Support and enhance congregational singing

• Contribute thoughtfully to service planning and musical selections

• Maintain preparedness and professionalism in all rehearsals and services

 

Qualifications

• Proficiency in both piano and organ performance, particularly in traditional sacred and classical repertoire

• Experience accompanying choirs and congregational singing

• Strong sight-reading skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, clergy, and volunteers

• Reliability, punctuality, and a heart for worship ministry

 

Position Details

• Part-time position

• Compensation commensurate with experience

• Reports to the Traditional Music Directors and church leadership as designated

 

 

To express interest about this position, please email churchoffice@fumccleburne.com with a cover letter, resume, and three references.