Trinity Episcopal Church 316 Adams Toledo, Ohio www.trinitytoledo.org Trinity Accompanist Position Ministry Overview: Trinity is a progressive, inclusive, creative community of faith, committed to offering music for both our in-person and on-line services every week spanning a wide range of musical genres including classical, traditional hymnody, gospel, jazz, blues and inspirational secular selections. Music serves as an integral part of Trinity’s identity, vision and ministry, embracing the spectrum of our rich religious heritage and musical traditions as well as expansive expressions of more current and diverse genres. Position Description: The Trinity accompanist must be an experienced, talented, inspirational, engaging musician committed to supporting the Trinity choir at weekly rehearsals, serving as accompanist at the Sunday in-person worship services and providing support for the Trinity@Home on-line service through audio and/or video recordings. Excellent keyboard fluency and organ proficiency are essential as well as a desire to support a broad range of musical styles and genres. Position Details Duration This will begin as a 4-month contract from September 1-December 31st with the hope of extending into 2022 and/or beyond. Expectations This position will require approximately 8 hours a week with slight seasonal fluctuation. •
Sundays: Serve on Sunday mornings (10:00-1:00) supporting the Trinity choir and all music for the in-person worship services. Schedule: 10:00 Choir rehearsal, 11:00 Worship Service, 12:00 Section Leader Rehearsal/Recording
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Thursdays: (7:00-8:30) Attend weekly choir rehearsals and provide accompaniment for rehearsals.
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Trinity@Home on-line music support: Record Preludes/Solos, Create rehearsal tracks/recordings for on-line service as requested by the Music Director.
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Meet/Communicate weekly with Music Director to prepare for rehearsals.
Compensation • The Trinity Accompanist will receive $200 per week of service. This will be a salaried (not hourly) position. • Direct Deposit will be processed twice a month on the 15th and 30/31st of each month. Absences • The Trinity Accompanist must inform the Music Director in advance of any anticipated absence and be responsible for securing an appropriate substitute. Interested candidates should email a resume and letter of interest by July 1, 2021 to The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray (lisa@trinitytoledo.org)