Organist and Choir Accompanist

The Organist and Choir Accompanist is vital to the overall ministry of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church.  The Mt. Zion Music Ministry has a long, rich heritage and this position should be viewed as a ministry to the congregation.  The person in this position will become familiar with the congregational priorities and goals related to their area of service and set goals to help the congregation in fulfillment of these priorities.

Position Highlights:

• Primary organist and rehearsal accompanist for all church choirs, vocalists and instrumentalists as instructed by the Director of Music

• Provide effective Lutheran oriented music for a unified service of worship including Sunday mornings, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week/Easter

• Provide music for weddings and funerals as requested

• Attend weekly staff meetings at the request of the Director of Music

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in music (organ or church music) is strongly preferred

• Proficient in organ and piano

• Knowledge of Lutheran worship practice and liturgical settings is preferred

• Requires 8-10 hours per week, with flexibility for rehearsals, worship services, and other church activities

Mt. Zion Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation whose worship centers on the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In our ministry, we celebrate and share the good news of God's unconditional love with all people through word and deed. Since 1893, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church has been a familiar, reassuring presence to the people in and around Catawba County. Initially a congregation of farmers, brick masons, and builders, Mt. Zion has grown to serve a robust population throughout the Unifour area of western North Carolina, embracing their desire to know and serve God through a personal relationship with Christ. We invite all people seeking a church home to visit with us, speak with us, worship with us, and grow in grace.