Catholic Music Director

CATHOLIC MUSIC DIRECTOR

• Position is Contingent upon Contract Award

PART-TIME

Location: Maxwell, AL (AFB)

The Catholic Music Director responsibilities:

Education and Experience Requirement:

• Shall have a minimum of (5) years’ experience as a choir director for Catholic Masses. Be familiar with all hymns in the Missal, Music Issue, and Glory and Praise.

• Maintain the ability to direct a choir in the performance of liturgical music.

• Be able to conduct a wide variety of different music styles.

• Be able to regularly lift up to 40 pounds.

• Be willing to work flexible hours due to possible variances for Masses or special service/activity times.

• Be familiar with the Catholic Liturgical Calendar and be able to select music appropriate to the season.

• Be able to pass interview/evaluation for qualification and submit performance tape proving ability to perform Catholic liturgical music for Advent, Lent, and Ordinary Time, if requested.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Required to give solo vocal performances with accompaniment for both Masses and for any special services/activities.

• Arrive at all rehearsals NLT 10 minutes prior to start time and 30 minutes prior to the beginning of each service or special service/activity.

• Provide a substitute(s) of equal or higher proficiency in his/her absence.

• Possess and demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with chapel staff, volunteers, and members of other faith groups for ecumenical and interfaith activities.

• Be responsible for ensuring the piano/keyboard is returned to its closed position and covered if there is no keyboardist.

• Be responsible for arranging, maintaining, coordinating, selecting all literature, music and equipment, as well as coordinating with other musicians and choir directors.

• Be familiar with the Catholic Liturgical Calendar and be able to select music appropriate to the season and conduct the choir in the performance of seasonal music.

• Coordinate in advance with the Catholic Priest on music selected for Masses/special services. Submit a Purchase Request, AF Form 4356, to the Catholic Priest for any musical needs that are deemed necessary for service success.

• Shall complete a Chapel Facility Request, Maxwell AFB Form 35, to schedule rehearsals and other activities that will be held in chapel facilities and submit it to the Catholic Priests.

• Be responsible for recruiting, training and directing all choir members and musicians for the Masses and any special services/activities.

• Serve as the point of contact concerning music for the Mass and any special services/activities.

• Shall occasionally assist the Catholic Priest or his alternate with matters related to weekend worship.

• Provide a monthly written report to the Maxwell Chapel Catholic Pastoral Council summarizing activities within the Music Ministry. Written reports will be submitted electronically to the Pastoral Council Secretary.

• Attendance at a minimum of nine (9) Pastoral Council meetings is required.

• Be neatly attired, well-groomed and act in a professional manner.

• Be able to fluently speak, read, write & understand the English language

Hours and Performance: .

• Shall work approximately 3 hours per week

• Will include Saturday Vigil Mass and Sunday Mass