Catholic Musician

Job Title :  Catholic Musician

Location :  AFB Chapel, Columbus , MS 39705

Job Type : Part-time

Duties :

• Direct music and provide musical accompaniment for the weekly, Sunday Mass. Worship music will include hymns, offertory music, music specials, call to worship, postludes, and any other music deemed appropriate for the Catholic Mass.
• Ensure facility requests for all Catholic rehearsals, concerts, special music events, etc. occurring in Chaplain Corps facilities are filled out correctly and submitted to the Columbus AFB Chapel staff in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and ensure that all funds’ requests for Catholic music programs are properly completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Provide music for religious observances of Holy Days and special services as determined by the Catholic Priest and approved by the Wing Chaplain. Holy Days and special services will not exceed 10 services per year.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must have 1 year experience providing music for a Catholic Mass with demonstrated ability  to play the piano and provide musical support for worship services in accordance with Catholic liturgical practices.
• Must have 3 years of experience as a Musician (preferably within a military Chapel setting).
• Must be experienced in traditional music, sight reading, and able to teach harmony.
• Must have experience coordinating and conducting the liturgical requirements of the Catholic Mass, familiarity with the requirements of Catholic liturgy, and an understanding of the Catholic Mass.