Protestant Music Director

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

1.3.1 Coordinating with the Wing Chaplain and Senior Faith Group leaders to provide musical services to worship, liturgies, and rites for Ellsworth AFB Chapel Services at Black Hills Chapel, 1192 Foulis Ave, Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706.

1.3.2 Musician provides choir and musical support for one (1) regular Protestant service which is currently scheduled on Sundays itionally, the Musician to provide support during an estimated 15 special Protestant services to cover Memorials/Funerals/Special Event/Collaborated Event with Catholic Music Services Events for a total estimated amount of 67 services per year.

Duration of each performance is approximately two (2) hours. The Contactor/Subcontractor is responsible for all necessary preparations prior to each service (approximately 30 minutes for familiarization with the music material).

1.3.3 Musician will organize, rehearse and lead a choir for protestant services.

1.3.4 Funeral and Memorial Services:
The Musician is responsible for the choir and musical support for memorial/funeral services, when requested by the Wing Chaplain. Duration of each performance is approximately two (2) hours. The Musician is responsible for all necessary preparation prior to each service (approximately 30 minutes for familiarization with the music material).

Rehearsal will be coordinated with the presiding Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain.

1.3.5 Choir Rehearsals/Practice:
Musician will provide and/or be available for weekly rehearsals. Musician will coordinate in advance all music choir rehearsals/practices dates and times with the Wing Chaplain, presiding chaplain, or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain. Musician will provide a monthly choir rehearsal/practice schedule to the Wing Chaplain, presiding chaplain, or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain. Musician will provide the choir rehearsal/practice schedule via email or hard copy, hand delivered by the first duty day of every month.

1.3.6 The Musician is responsible for providing a musician and choir director (2 personnel required) who will assist in the selection of the appropriate music for the Protestant service in collaboration with the Wing Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain. All music and instrumentation will be provided in writing to the Wing Chaplain, Senior Faith Group Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain no later than seven (7) duty days, prior to the date of service.

The Wing Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain shall approve/disapprove selections within two (2) business days of submission.

1.3.7 Based on the Wing Chaplain approval, the Chaplain in charge of the service or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain will determine the suitability of the music, musicians, and instruments for that service. He/she will give the approval/disapproval for the music and instrument selection. If one of the personnel listed above disapproves he/she will be required to provide the music services coordinator a recommendation.

The Musician will not use music, instruments or musicians the Wing Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain has evaluated as not suitable.

1.3.8 Protestant services are currently scheduled for Sunday at 1000hrs (10:00 am), but subject to change. Choir rehearsals will be coordinated and conducted weekly for the estimated number of 67 per year and with the Wing Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain for approval.

1.3.9 Advise the Wing Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain on musical equipment and supplies needed for the chapel music programs.

1.3.10 Schedule all facility usage with chapel staff for music needs

1.3.11 Secure all facilities used, to include all doors and windows, following the conclusion of all music activities that take place in chapel facilities when chapel personnel are not present.

1.3.12 The Musician and all provided musicians must present themselves in a professional and modest manner at all times. Attire and general hygiene…