Catholic Musician & Cantor
Location: Hill Air Force Base (Ogden, UT)
Position Summary
The Catholic Musician & Cantor provides musical accompaniment, music direction, and cantor support for Catholic worship services at Hill Air Force Base Chapel. The position supports weekly Masses, rehearsals, Holy Days of Obligation, and special Catholic services in coordination with the Catholic Priest and Wing Chaplain, in accordance with Roman Catholic liturgical guidelines and Air Force chapel policies.
Key Responsibilities
Provide piano, organ, keyboard, or guitar accompaniment for Catholic Masses
Serve as cantor and lead congregational singing
Select and coordinate appropriate Catholic liturgical music with the Catholic Priest
Conduct weekly rehearsals and special rehearsals as required
Support Holy Days of Obligation, seasonal liturgies (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter), and special services
Coordinate music for memorials, penance services, confirmations, and special celebrations
Maintain and organize chapel music resources
Arrange qualified substitutes when unavailable, with prior approval
Protect and properly use government-furnished musical instruments and equipment
Qualifications
Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Catholic church musician or equivalent
Ability to read sheet music and lead Catholic liturgical music
Proficiency in piano, organ, keyboard, or guitar
Knowledge of Catholic Mass structure and liturgical music selection
Bachelor’s degree in music preferred (experience may substitute)
Ability to communicate clearly in English