Gospel Worship Music Director

The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following: 1.0 Position Title. Gospel Worship Music Director. 2.0 Scope of Responsibilities. The Gospel Worship Music Director will provide services for the Protestant Gospel Community worship services held every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. The Music Director for the Gospel Service acts as a choir director providing the leadership planning instruction and musical expertise to deliver a vibrant music experience for the congregants. The Music Director after coordination with the assigned chaplain and accompanist uses selections made from musical compositions which form part of the Protestant Gospel tradition varying from traditional to contemporary and in keeping with the norms of this tradition. 3.0 Qualifications. The Gospel Worship Music Director will possess: a. Ability to sight read music and lead choral and congregational singing. b. Ability to work in collaboration with volunteers accompanist and chaplain assigned to the Gospel worship service in the rehearsal and performance of music including the solicitation of players of other musical instruments such as strings woodwinds brass or percussion as well as vocalists. c. Understanding of Gospel liturgy and see music as integral to the celebration of the rites of the Church; be able to foster participation in those rites through song; and possess good organizational and communication skills. d. Balanced repertoire (traditional to contemporary) and be well grounded in the development of Protestant Gospel worship music and liturgical rubrics. e. Mature command of speaking writing and reading the English language. f. A neat clean and wellgroomed professional appearance and conduct. 4.0 Specific Tasks. The Gospel Worship Music Director shall: a. Select music to be used in the worship services. b. Order and distribute sheet music to choir members keeping within copyright infringement laws. Music taken from the files shall be replaced properly and promptly when finished. c. Provide a written list of music selections to the assigned chaplain of the Protestant Gospel worship service or designee at least one month in advance. All selections are subject to the approval of the Wing Chaplain or designee. d. Recruit train and rehearse all current and new choir members. e. Meet regularly with the assigned chaplain and Protestant Parish Coordinator for general planning and leadership of the music program. f. Conduct weekly rehearsals separate from Sunday services with the Gospel Worship Accompanist and the choir lasting at least 60 minutes in duration. The choir warmup time prior to a worship service is considered part of the service. Also conduct an estimated 12 additional services to be determined by the liturgical year of the Church and special holidays. Warm up time prior to a service is considered part of the service and not a separate rehearsal. g. Strive to attend all parish advisory council meetings and all other choir related meetings; and notify the Protestant Parish Coordinator if unable to attend. h. Attend a formal training session on the Sound System become familiar with the chapel(s) sound systems and be able to operate and turn on/off the sound system(s). i. Maintain professional proficiency. Any personal practice time is at no additional cost to the Government. j. Provide a 15 to 30minute warm up session before the worship service and performance for the Gospel worship service itself of generally one but no more than two hours. 5.0 Additional Responsibilities. 5.1. Number of Sessions. Total maximum sessions are 52 Sunday performances 52 regular weekly rehearsals and 12 specials (Holy Days rehearsals special events/activities) for a total maximum of 116 sessions. One unit is equal to one service special event/activities rehearsal and payment will be based on units performed 5.2. Substitute Personnel. The music director is responsible for finding a substitute if the Gospel Worship Music Director cannot perform services. The substitute will meet the qualification requirements in this PWS and the substitutes musical ability must be acceptable to the Wing Chaplain or the Gospel Worship Service Chaplain. The msuic director will provide at least 24hours notice of the substitution to the Gospel Worship Service Chaplain or designee prior to the scheduled service or function when possible. 5.3 Absences. The music director will give the chapel staff a twoweek notice of any planned absence Interested Candidates are requested to forward their resume together with three references from individuals who can attest to the candidates good work and steadiness. Candidates who do not possess the specific attributes/qualifications in Qualifications above need not apply. This is a parttime position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidates experience and qualifications. You may apply through this Job Board or Directly:

https://musicministry.jobsoid... (scroll down to DavisMonthan AFB). Your application must include three (3) references who can attest to your abilities as they relate to this job posting. References must include: name title organization relationship to you email address (necessary field) and phone number.