Goodfellow Chapel Catholic Music Director

Catholic Director of Music Statement of Work Goodfellow AFB, TX 1. Contract Position Title: Catholic Director of Music 2. Scope or Responsibilities: To provide musical direction and accompaniment for all rehearsals. weekend, Holy Day and Vigil liturgical celebrations of the Goodfellow Air Force Base Catholic Community. The contractor consults and coordinates with the Catholic Pastoral Coordinator and implements the Catholic Chaplain's liturgical music recommendations. All music will be performed in accordance with the Catholic Church's guidelines De musica sacraet sacra liturgia (Instructions on Sacred Music and Sacred Liturgy) and approved by the Catholic Chaplain or Deputy Wing Chaplain in his absence. The contractor is monitored by the Contracting Officer/COR in consultation with the Catholic Chaplain. 3. Qualifications and Requirements for the Catholic Director of Music: The contractor: 3.1 The candidate shall have a college degree in music or completed college-level music courses. They must be proficient in sight-reading music and be capable of playing a variety of liturgical and Catholic folk songs. They must possess knowledge and experience in Catholic musical traditions, including liturgical, traditional, and contemporary styles of worship and praise. Additionally, the candidate must be able to play and sight-read music in collaboration with other musicians, such as those playing guitar, drums, trumpet, and other instruments 3.2. Must have at least six months of experience in a Catholic parish setting as a choir director, cantor and accompanist. 3.3. Be proficient in sight-reading, voice, and must be proficient in playing organ, piano and experienced with Catholic liturgical music. 3.4. Be proficient at interpretation of vocal and instrumental scores to include both traditional and contemporary Catholic music. 3.5. Demonstrate knowledge of planning and collaboration with a group of liturgical musicians, communicating effectively with singers. 3.6. Demonstrate ability to select and present appropriate liturgical music in keeping with the Sacred Liturgy. 3.7. Be knowledgeable of the Roman Catholic Mass, Liturgies, and the role of music in worship and the liturgical seasons. 3.8. Function as a team member in a pluralistic environment working with chaplains, Staff, contractors and volunteers. -- 1 of 5 -- 3.9. Possess the skills to synchronize music with choir and/or congregation. 3.10. Letters of recommendation from two Roman Catholic pastors or priests testifying to the candidate's performance and moral character are required. 4. General Responsibilities: 4.1. Consults with the Catholic Chaplain or Auxiliary Priest to coordinate, plan, and lead the performance of all music supporting weekend worship and Holy Day celebration for the Goodfellow Air Force Base Catholic community. 4.2. Functions as First Cantor, and Accompanist leading the singing of the Goodfellow Catholic community at all weekend and Holy Day liturgical celebrations. 4.3. Conducts, recruits, organizes, trains, and leads the choir through a minimum of two weekly rehearsals with one rehearsal on Sunday morning and another on an evening during the week to accommodate students' schedules. 4.4. The Contractor will incorporate songs and hymns into the music program when requested by the Catholic Chaplain or Auxiliary Priest. 4.5. Consults with the Catholic Chaplain or Auxiliary Priest for all questions concerning the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. 4.6. Complies with all Federal, State, Local Laws, Air Force Instructions, and Chapel Operating Instructions that apply to this position, to include funds requests supporting the Catholic music program. 4.7. In coordination with the Catholic Parish Coordinator, ensures all volunteers working with youth below 18 years of age complete a background check as described in DoDI 1402.5. 4.8. Accountable for paying any Social Security payments, Federal or Local Income Taxes and State Unemployment Insurance premiums for themselves, as well as any individual employed or subcontracted by them to provide services under this contract. 4.9. The Contractor will personally perform the services described above or coordinate performance by a substitute of equal or higher qualifications approved as suitable by the lead faith Chaplain. Submit the names and qualifications of proposed subcontractors to the Catholic Parish Coordinator at least 14 days prior to the proposed absence. Subcontractors must meet the requirements for the position as outlined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contractor is responsible for payment of substitute. -- 2 of 5 -- 5. Specific Responsibilities: The Catholic Director of Music/ Accompanist will: 5.1. Provide the Catholic Chaplain a written liturgical plan by season (Advent/Christmas. Lent/Easter and Ordinary time) including Holy Days and special celebrations. 5.2. Develop and present budget for the music program for the fiscal year. 5.3. Select music and begin rehearsal four weeks in advance. 5.4. Direct the choir, recruit musicians, and provide choral responses, anthems and special music to enhance liturgical celebrations. 5.5. Continually recruit new choir members. 5.6. Maintain harmonious relationships with choir members and chapel staff. 5.7. Dress in a modest and professional manner appropriate for an office and/or worship environment 5.8 Perform all cantorial responsibilities, leading the choir and community in song at all liturgical celebrations. 5.9. Communicate weekly with the Catholic Chaplain, or in his absence the Auxiliary Priest to discuss musical selections for weekend worship and other liturgical celebrations. 5.10. Perform for special/emergency liturgies and services (funerals) upon request. 5.11. Ensure all facilities and storage areas are secure and clean according to established chapel facility safety and security procedures. 5.12. Operate within Christian Copyright License International (CCLI) guidelines and CCLI Terms of Agreement. …