Music Director
Job Summary:
Ladgov Corporation is looking to hire a Music Director to lead and direct music at McGuire Chapel building 2503, Ft. Dix Chapel , building 5240, and or North Chapel, building 3827, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 08641.
Specific tasks:
a. Directs all worship music at the Protestant worship service, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
chapel as instructed by the Senior Faith Group Chaplain.
b. Selects the music to be performed in coordination with the Senior Faith Group Chaplain or
his/her designate.
c. Submits requests for music resources to the Senior Faith Group Chaplain or his/her designate
for approval.
d. Observes all safety and security requirements at the designated facility.
e. Ensures that newly acquired music is properly cataloged, identified and filed.
f. Provides personal arrangements and compositions for the choir to match their capabilities.
g. Monitor chapel musical instruments. Advises the chaplain in charge of the service of any
needed repair, preventative maintenance, or replacement.
i. 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.
j. Request logistical support using established AF and chapel policies and procedures.
k. Coordinates all music activities with the Senior Faith Group Chaplain.
l. The Music Director will ensure that all facilities are properly secured at the conclusion of each
rehearsal or service, when a chaplain or Chapel Service Support Personnel are not present.
n. Plan the year’s music and calendar in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Senior
Faith Group Chaplain. Assist in selecting hymns and other music in the protestant tradition
when requested by the Senior Faith Group Chaplain.
o. Organize and direct informal efforts to familiarize the congregation with new and alternative
music as presented in the protestant tradition.
p. If necessary and with the approval of the Senior Faith Group Chaplain, coordinates and
cooperates with the service musician on music selection, rehearsal, and performance.
s. While in the performance of their duties, must wear appropriate professional business attire.
Must present a neat and clean image.
t. Function as a musical representative to the protestant advisor counsel.