Roman Catholic Music Director Pianist or Guitarist Job at Music Ministry Interna

Overview

The successful candidate will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and will provide musical leadership for Catholic Masses and Services, including choir rehearsals and related functions, as described below.

Responsibilities

• Perform for all regularly scheduled Masses or Services, choir rehearsals, rehearsals with the congregation, and additional services as requested by the Catholic Priest or Contract Officer, including special chapel functions and other services.
• Coordinate all support requirements with the Catholic Priest or his designee.
• Prepare and conduct rehearsals for instrumentalists and singers for each service.
• Teach new music to the congregation before each service as directed by the Catholic Chaplain.
• Lead congregational singing, provide instrumental accompaniment, identify and train a cantor for leading the congregation in song and for singing the Responsorial Song and Gospel Acclamations.
• Recruit instrumentalists, choir members, and cantors for the choir.
• Maintain communication with choir members, instrumentalists, and the Catholic Priest, as well as with the priest celebrant of the Mass.
• Attend quarterly, or more often if needed, liturgical planning meetings.
• Adhere to Privacy Act requirements and applicable agency rules when access to Privacy Information is needed for the contract.
• Provide services personally or coordinate performance by a substitute of equal or higher proficiency approved in advance by the Catholic Priest/Chaplain; submit names and qualifications of proposed submusicians and obtain approval at least fourteen (14) days prior to any absence.
• Be responsible for payment of their own Social Security, Federal or local income taxes, and State unemployment insurance premiums for themselves and any individual employed or subcontracted to provide services under this contract.

Qualifications

• Possess accompanist ability on an instrument (keyboard and/or guitar) appropriate to Catholic liturgical settings (Masses, services, funerals, etc.).
• Ability to plan and select appropriate contemporary Catholic liturgical music within the guidelines provided by the Catholic Priest.
• Familiarity with the elements and flow of the Catholic Mass (Liturgy).
• Willingness to accept supervision, guidance, and decisions of the Catholic Priest responsible for the liturgy.
• Ability to analyze Scriptural readings for themes and consult with the Catholic Priest who determines the Mass theme and homily; music should enhance the Mass and homily.
• Submission of a CD representing the music to be used at Mass and/or audition may be required.

Additional Notes

The musician shall provide musical leadership for the 0900 Catholic Mass at Bethel Manor Chapel, Langley AFB Chapel or other assigned location. Services are normally one hour to ninety minutes, with practice sessions held prior to each service at a time determined by the Musician and approved by the Catholic Priest/Chaplain. Regular positions include regular Masses, regular rehearsals, Holy Day Masses/Services, Holy Day Rehearsals, with an annual total of 124 occurrences (approximate).

Interested candidates should forward their resume with three references. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Apply directly at: music-ministry.jobsoid.com (scroll down to “Langley”) to expedite your application. References must include three individuals, including one priest or pastor who can attest to the candidate’s abilities in relation to this job posting.