Catholic Chapel Pianist

Job Title:

Catholic Chapel Pianist

Location:

Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

Position Type:

Part-time

Schedule:

Sunday mornings and one weekday evening rehearsal per week, plus designated special services

Estimated Hours:

Approximately 2.5 hours per week, excluding preparation and special services

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Provide piano accompaniment for the weekly 9:30 a.m. Catholic Sunday Mass

Arrive at least 30 minutes before Mass to support choir rehearsal

Coordinate and lead approximately one one-hour weekday rehearsal each week

Select appropriate Catholic liturgical music in consultation with the Catholic priest

Prepare and submit the monthly music plan by the required deadline

Play traditional, contemporary, and modern Catholic worship music

Direct the choir and provide vocal leadership when required

Recruit and train volunteer vocalists and instrumentalists from the congregation

Coordinate microphone placement and use

Prepare lyric slides in PowerPoint when requested

Provide musical support for designated Holy Days, holidays, reconciliation services, Confirmation, and other seasonal services

Maintain dependable attendance and professional conduct in a military chapel environment

Qualifications

Demonstrated proficiency in piano performance

Ability to read sheet music and accompany congregational and choir singing

Familiarity with current Catholic liturgical practices, Mass structure, and appropriate sacred music

Experience directing or supporting a church choir

Ability to lead rehearsals and work effectively with volunteer singers and musicians

Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills

Prior experience supporting religious worship services is preferred

A music degree is preferred but not required

Must be able to meet Marine Corps Base Hawaii background screening, security, and installation-access requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or qualifying U.S. permanent resident

Special Services
The pianist may provide support for services such as Christmas and Midnight Mass, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, All Saints Day, Immaculate Conception, Confirmation, reconciliation services, and other designated Catholic Holy Day.

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