Roman Catholic Music Director Pianist Organist Vocalist

The successful candidate will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:

Provide a wide range of accompaniment to include traditional, contemporary and liturgical music of the Catholic

• Have knowledge of the liturgical directives and practices of the Catholic
• Tailor music to meet the worship needs of the service and the chaplain assigned to lead the worship
• Meet weekly with the senior faith group chaplain and/or Catholic Parish Coordinator to plan, order, and coordinate music for worship ;
• Provide music leadership for the service to include, but not limited to:
• Lead (or provide coverage) as cantor at all weekend Masses, Holy Days and special worship services
• Direct the choir(s)
• Develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the music program for the service
• Provide and coordinate special music
• Arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the start of each service to oversee setup, and remain until all service clean-up has been
• Perform weekly services, weekly service rehearsal and as needed for special services performance and special service rehearsal (See Period of Service/Number of Units):
• Performing shall include, but is not limited to: selecting and directing music for all weekend masses, Holy Days, and Special Worship Services as directed by the Ministry Plan, and under the direction of the Senior Faith Group
• Rehearsals shall be held at the RAF Lakenheath Chapel ( 990).
• The length of rehearsals shall be a minimum of one (1) hour and not to exceed three (3) Length is determined by time needed to ensure choir/special music is prepared and professional for the following worship Not to exceed three hours to ensure contractor and volunteers are not over
• All dates and times for rehearsals shall be coordinated with the senior faith group chaplain including special and holiday event
• Coordinate with the Senior Faith Group Chaplain for acquiring new music, folders and other Submit requests for music supplies ( scores, song sheets, folders, ) in writing in accordance with 48 FW/HC policies for purchase

Education and Experience Requirements: Demonstrate the following via a resume of education and/or experience:

• Associates Degree, Advance Subsidiary or Advance Level United Kingdom equivalent and/or National Vocational Qualification Level 3 (in any field).
• Experience as a music director; having a minimum of two (2) years of experience in directing adult choirs and/or youth choirs, vocals, instrumentalists, musicians and/or other music directors on a resume or
• Three (3) professional letters of reference with contact Letters of reference shall include, but are not limited to:
• At a minimum one letter of reference of good standing with the Church, chapel, religious or community organization where offeror has worshiped, directed or played religious music; and
• Three recommendations from former employer(s), associates or leaders of churches or organizations in which work has been ;

Interested Candidates are requested to forward their resume together with three references from individuals who can attest to the candidate s good work and ; Candidates who do not possess the specific attributes/qualifications in "Education and Experience Requirements" above need not This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate s experience and ;

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