Description of Work
Music director shall provide musical accompaniment to the Chapel Services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (VA HCS), Chapel, 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Current offerings include Sunday Catholic Mass and a Protestant Service and may include other occasions in support of the music ministry of the Chapel.
Location of Work
Minneapolis VA Chapel
Deliverable Schedule
- Pianist/organist provide music accompaniment for Sunday Worship Services and other occasions as needed for Veterans and families.
- Current times for Sunday Worship Services are 8:30 am for Catholic Mass and 10:00 am for Protestant Services though those times could change based on the needs of Chaplain service. Music director expected to provide musician as requested at the Minneapolis VA Chapel for the two scheduled services on Sunday’s.
- Times for support on other occasions will be determined as needed. These will be pre-scheduled 3 days ahead of time and could include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays. Anticipated need is for up to 36 other services over the course of the year.
- Chaplains to provide hymns for Worship Services at least 3 days prior to Sunday Worship through the use of email.
- Contract priests may provide Catholic Music in advance for Catholic Mass through the use of email.
Qualification Requirements
- Proficiency in at least one accompanying instrument, i.e. piano or organ.
- Knowledge of keyboard technique.
- Must be able to play an array of religious music for Catholic Mass and Protestant Services.
- Must be flexible and adaptable to various Chaplains of different denominations along with their expectations and take directions when playing.
- Understanding of acoustics, especially in the worship space.
- Proficiency in sight reading music and singing a variety of arrangements. Improvising as needed.
This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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