Accompanist position at Our Saviors Lutheran Church

Accompanist position at Our Saviors Lutheran Church.  Applications accepted at  office@oursaviorsonline.org 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Position Title:  Accompanist 

Classification:  Nonexempt  

Reports to:  Lead Pastor 

Critical Relationships:  Director of Traditional Music 

Status:  Part-time (3-4 hours per week) 

Effective: February 2025 

Job Summary: To enhance the worship of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with the playing of organ/piano music during worship services and rehearsals.  

Essential Functions: 

• Support Chancel Singers during weekly Wednesday night rehearsals.
• Accompany Chancel Singers during worship, both the traditional worship services and at special services (Christmas concert, Lenten services, Holy Week, etc.).
• Accompany congregation on piano and/or organ during hymns at the weekly traditional services and all summer services.
• Provide piano and/or organ music throughout the traditional worship services (prelude, offertory, prayers, communion, postlude, etc.).
• Accompany vocalists and ensembles that lead worship during traditional and special worship services.
• Arrive 20 minutes before each service to ensure prelude begins on time.
• Must be available Sunday mornings for worship, Wednesdays for Choir Accompaniment and Lent Services, and for special holiday services including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter, Good Friday, Maundy Thursday, and others as requested.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Excellent proficiency in organ and piano playing, reading music and performing.
• Must be acquainted with the Lutheran church liturgy, Evangelical Lutheran Worship, and contemporary hymns.
• Experience with accompanying choral and instrumentalist groups during rehearsal and worship services.
• Ability to lead congregational singing with playing skills.
• Sight-read music.
• Takes direction and provides feedback to choral conductor.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move about within the office and bend, crouch, or stoop as needed.
• Operate office equipment like a computer, telephone, printer.
• Be able to effectively communicate and receive information (verbally and in writing).
• Move boxes up to 20 pounds.

Seeking Piano / Music Teachers!

Located within Cyprus Classical Academy, an ability-based school offering gifted education, Cyprus School of Music and Arts (CSMA) is seeking piano instructors to teach private lessons to academy and community students. Other instrumental teachers are also encouraged to apply as well!

When: Mondays and Thursdays; other days of the week as available

Where: 190 Cobblestone Ln, Burnsville, MN 5337

Pay range: $35 - 40/hour, commensurate with experience

Please email a resume with a brief introduction to Koki Sato, Program Development Manager, at koki.sato@cyprusclassicalacademy.com. Thank you for your interest!

Needed: Piano Teacher to take over studio beginning May/June

Hi! I am a private, “traveling" piano teacher based in the Plymouth/Medina/Maple Grove area who is looking to take a break from teaching. I currently have about 24 students, but I don’t think all of them are going to stay. I would plan on 10-15 students in the fall, in addition to 2 families on a wait list that I don’t have room for, but you might. Does anyone need more students/want to take over my studio? 

The students range from 4.5years old to 14 years old, with the majority being between 8-11. Several students are sibling sets. I have a few students who like to participate in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA) Piano Solo Contest, and take the exams. Several of them are performance driven. I can give you more information about that if you’re interested. 

Location: In student homes, mostly Plymouth/Medina/Maple Grove area, with some students in Hopkins and Minnetonka. Almost all of these students prefer teachers come to them rather than going to the teacher for various reasons, but if pushed, they would probably transition to going to a teacher. 

Method series: Almost all of my students are in varying stages of the Faber Method Series. I do supplement with solos from MMTA contest lists, or other fun solos as requested by the students- usually pop or video game music. I also have a few intermediate students who are doing standard rep out of the Essential Repertoire series, the Applause series, and the Masterworks with Flair series. 

Thanks for your consideration! Please email me at 10fingersand88keys@gmail.com if you’re interested. I’d love to have a few more contacts for my students when I stop lessons!

Seeking Acoustic Guitarist for College of Pharmacy Social Event 9/27/25

Where: Weisman Art Museum (333 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55455)

Date: Saturday, September 27th
Arrival Time: 6:30 PM
Play Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (with breaks)
Departure Time: 10:30 PM
Pay: $125/hr. ($500 total)

The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy is celebrating the 55th Anniversary of our Social and Administrative Pharmacy program, and we’re looking for an acoustic guitar player to set the tone for the evening.

We're envisioning a warm, inviting Americana vibe—think singer-songwriter style but purely instrumental. Your performance will provide a relaxing, atmospheric backdrop throughout the event at the iconic Weisman Art Museum.

If you're interested or have any questions, please contact:
Jay Johnson
joh22677@umn.edu

Seeking Jazz Trio or Soloist for Supper Club: Pasta Party 4/11/25

Bailey Dining Hall (1458 Cleveland Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55108)
Date: Friday, April 11th
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm

We're looking for a jazz trio or soloist to set the mood for our exclusive Supper Club: Pasta Party, an intimate dining experience for up to 15 meal plan holders to enjoy a family-style meal and make new friends.

We’d love some smooth jazz vibes throughout the event to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. 

Pay is negotiable based on whether you're a soloist or a trio ($100 for soloist, $350 for trio).

If interested, please contact:
Heidi Link
hlink@umn.edu

Trumpet needed for Easter service 4/20

A first trumpeter is needed for our April 20 Easter 9:00 am service at St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive in Burnsville, MN.   

Wednesday, April 16, there is a rehearsal at 6:00 pm, and a warm up rehearsal on Easter at 8:00 am.

Total compensation is $150.

If interested, please text Kelvin Miller, Minister of Music, at 612.670.9176.