Position Description
Church Musician
Calvary Presbyterian Church, Portland
3516 NE 71st Avenue
Purpose: The Church Musician provides music (piano available) for Sunday worship
services at Calvary Presbyterian Church. Ideally, in addition to providing accompaniment
for congregational singing, the musician will also lead the singing. Accompaniment can be
provided on the piano, or via another instrument on which the musician is proficient. Music
to be performed consists of religious hymns, solo religious pieces during periods of
reflection and congregational silence, and for accompanying solo or small groups of
singers.
Church Musician may be requested to play for special musical events in the life of the
church, such as Christmas, Holy Week, weddings, or funerals. All special events would be
negotiated and mutually agreed upon. The Church Musician is not expected to be or
become a member of the church.
Accountability: To the Pastor
Responsibilities: Provides musical leadership for Sunday worship services (service is from 10:30 to
11:30 am). Ideally, in addition to playing the piano (or another mutually agreed upon
instrument), the Church Musician will lead in congregational singing.
Furnishes the pastor with the necessary information for inclusion in weekly service publications.
3. Selects repertoire for preludes, postludes, communion music, and offertory.
Education, Experience, and Special Qualifications:
Be able to display a semi-professional or professional level of musical ability from training
and experience. Possess or be able to develop a working knowledge of the congregation’s
worship services and a basic theological understanding of church music. The congregation
currently uses the Praise hymnal. Demonstrates maturity and the ability to listen, lead, and
communicate effectively with all.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Have the necessary identification to submit for a required background check
Compensation and Benefits
This is a contract position compensated at the rate of $135 per Sunday. Payment will be
made monthly for Sunday morning services, and per service for special events. Payment
rate for special services and events will be negotiated individually. This position includes
no benefits.
To apply for this position please reply with an expression of interest and an attached resume.