Catholic Mass Music Accompanist

Job title: Catholic Mass Music Accompanist

Location: RAF LAKENHEATH, England

Travel: N/A

Duties:

• Play piano and/or organ and accompany the 0800 and 1115 Catholic Mass, on Sundays, Holidays and Feasts, and at other services as needed.
• Attend and accompany one weekly rehearsal. A rehearsal constitutes a minimum of one-hour practice with choir members.
• Assist the Music Director in developing a written plan of music for the Liturgical Year, including Holy Days and celebrations.
• Assist the Music Director in recruiting and auditioning new members, rehearsing, and directing the 0800 and 1115 Sunday Catholic Mass.
• Provides personal arrangements and compositions for the choir to match their capabilities.
• Monitor chapel musical instruments. Advises the chaplain in charge of the service of any needed repair, preventative maintenance, or replacement.
• Recruits and trains choir members in technique and musical notation. When appropriate, arrange for the choir to participate in clinics, workshops, and basic music education instruction opportunities.
• Request logistical support using established AF and chapel policies and procedures.
• Coordinates all music activities with the Senior Faith Group Chaplain.

Qualification/ Education:

• An undergraduate degree in music with a vocal/keyboard/piano/guitar proficiency in protestant music and able to direct and accompany a praise and worship team OR a minimum of five years’ experience in leading a praise and worship team on vocal keyboard/piano/guitar in protestant music.
• Possess high competence in vocal keyboard/piano/guitar techniques, music selection, and ability to accompany other musicians and congregational singing.
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpretation of vocal and instrumental scores to include Gregorian Chant, traditional hymns and appropriate contemporary music.