Position Title: Organist
 
Responsible to: The Session of The Presbyterian Church of Barrington, the Director of Music, and the Pastor as head of staff
 
Persons Reporting to Organist:  Substitute organists
 
Broad Function: The Organist plays service and solo music as required during all worship services and provides leadership to the congregation by the playing of hymns that promote congregational singing. Additional responsibilities include accompanying the PCB Sanctuary Choir, soloists, and instrumentalists as needed.
 
Principal Responsibilities:

• Plays for Sunday morning worship services.
• Plays for special worships services,

• Rehearses with the PCB Sanctuary Choir on a weekly basis.
• Rehearses with soloists and/or other music groups as needed.
• Accompanies the Sanctuary Choir for occasional additional events,

• Plays for weddings, funerals, and memorial services in the church.
• Arranges for substitute organists as needed.
• Identifies the needs and cares for the organ and pianos in consultation with the Director of Music and the Pastor as head of staff.
• Works cooperatively with the Director of Music to support a concert series.
• Performs other reasonably assigned responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to church music ministry.
• Advanced proficiency on organ and piano.
• The ability to play for worship services and as an accompanist.
• Conducting and singing experience desired.