First Lutheran Church is seeking an organist/pianist!
First Lutheran Church in Tacoma is currently seeking an organist/pianist for two weekly services, a Saturday evening chapel service at 5 p.m with piano and the 10:30 Sunday morning service in the sanctuary with organ and/or piano. The Saturday service is negotiable with a small reduction in compensation.
- FLC meets in a beautiful historic building across from Wright Park. The sanctuary holds a 1931 historic Möller pipe organ and a 7-foot model B Steinway grand (1981). The traditional Sunday morning service follows various forms of the Lutheran liturgy with communion celebrated weekly. The friendly congregation appreciates traditional sacred music as well as a range of styles including classical, folk-influenced, 19th- and 20th-century hymns, and some contemporary choral arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Part-time position for two weekend liturgical services: Saturday 5pm chapel service (negotiable) with piano; Sunday 10:30am sanctuary service with organ/piano
- Seasonal midweek services (6 Wednesdays in Lent, 2 Holy Week services, 3-4 Wednesdays in Advent, 5:00p.m. Christmas Eve service, occasional noon services, depending on availability).
- Accompaniment and semi-regular short rehearsals with vocal ensembles and for special music, before or following Sunday worship or at a mutually convenient time.
- Monthly meetings as part of the Worship and Music Committee (currently held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm)
Compensation
Range of $1650-$1860 per month, depending on experience. Vacation will be accrued at a rate of 1 day every three months of employment. Non-benefited position.
Application
To apply, please send a letter of application noting interest and relevant experience, resume or curriculum vitae, and names of two references c/o Search Chair, Phil Nesvig, rogavik6@gmail.com. Information may also be obtained by contacting Pastor Steve Ray, pastor@flctacoma.org.
A Rich Tradition of Music
Long ago, Martin Luther wrote an introduction to a hymnal in which he said, “Next to the Word, music is the greatest gift of God.”
First Lutheran counts numerous gifted amateur and professional musicians among its membership. We rejoice that God's gift of music has been so lavishly showered upon us. Come to First Lutheran and you’ll experience the talents of our choir, bell choir, instrumentalists, and soloists. Our collective talents have the purpose of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ for all to hear and be deeply moved. Because of its fine acoustics and Steinway grand piano, FLC serves as the concert site for Rainier Ringers and various concerts through out the year. On Wednesdays during the summer we reach out with our free Listen Live at Lunch Concert Series. Watch this site for up coming concerts in 2024.