Catholic Music Director Pianist Vocalist

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

Catholic Director of Music/Accompanist

Provides musical support for all weekend, Holy Day, and Vigil liturgical celebrations of the Goodfellow Air Force Base Catholic community. The director consults and coordinates with the Catholic Ministry Coordinator and the Catholic Chaplain, or Auxiliary Priest in his absence, who in turn monitors the director’s work through the Contracting Officer.

• Proficient in sight‑reading music and capable of playing a variety of liturgical and Catholic folk songs. Possess knowledge and experience in Catholic musical traditions, including liturgical, traditional, and contemporary styles of worship and praise; must be able to play and sight‑read music in collaboration with other musicians such as guitar, drums, trumpet, and other instruments. Preferred college degree in music or completed college‑level music courses.
• At least six months of experience in a Catholic parish setting as a choir director, cantor, and accompanist.
• Proficient in sight‑reading, voice, and playing organ, piano, and experienced with Catholic liturgical music.
• Proficient at interpretation of vocal and instrumental scores to include both traditional and contemporary Catholic music.
• Knowledgeable of the Roman Catholic Mass, Liturgies, and the role of music in worship and the liturgical seasons.
• Possess the skills to synchronize music with choir and/or congregation.
• Provide letters of recommendation from two Roman Catholic pastors or priests testifying to performance and moral character.

• Consult with the Catholic Chaplain or Auxiliary Priest to coordinate, plan, and lead the performance of all music supporting the weekend worship and Holy Day celebration opportunities of the Goodfellow Air Force Base Catholic community.
• Functions as First Cantor, leading the singing of the Goodfellow Catholic community at all weekend liturgical celebrations.
• Conducts, recruits, organizes, trains, and leads the choir through a minimum of one weekly rehearsal per week along with scheduled liturgical celebrations.
• Incorporate psalms, new songs, and hymns into the music program when requested by the Catholic Chaplain or Auxiliary Priest.
• Consult on all questions concerning the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy.
• Comply with all Federal, State, Local Laws, Air Force Instructions, and Chapel Operating Instructions that apply, including funds requests supporting the Catholic music program.
• Submit background check application to the Chapel NCOIC and ensure volunteers working with youth below 18 receive required background checks.
• Accountable for paying any Social Security payments, Federal or Local Income Taxes, and State Unemployment Insurance premiums for themselves, as well as any individuals employed or subcontracted under this contract.
• Perform the services described above or coordinate performance by a substitute of equal or higher qualifications approved by the Wing Chaplain; submit names and qualifications of proposed subdirectors to the Catholic Ministry Coordinator at least fourteen days prior to an absence.

• Provide Catholic Chaplain a written liturgical plan by season (Advent/Christmas, Lent/Easter, and Ordinary Time) including Holy days and special celebrations.
• Develop and present budget for the music program for the fiscal year.
• Select music and begin rehearsals four weeks in advance.
• Direct the choir and musicians, providing choral responses, anthems, and special music to enhance liturgical celebrations.
• Recruit new choir members continually.
• Maintain harmonious relationships with choir members and chapel staff.
• Perform all cantorial responsibilities, leading the choir and community in song at all liturgical celebrations.
• Communicate weekly with Catholic Chaplain or Auxiliary Priest regarding musical selections for upcoming services.
• Attend all liturgical committee meetings.
• Perform for special/emergency liturgies and services (funerals) upon request.
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