Ladgov Corporation is seeking a qualified Roman Catholic Musician / Choir Director to support the Roman Catholic worship program at Naval Station Newport. The selected candidate will provide musical leadership for weekly Catholic Masses, choir rehearsals, and special religious services.
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Provide keyboard and vocal musical support for Catholic worship services.
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Lead the congregation in singing and appropriate Catholic worship music.
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Direct and rehearse choir members, vocalists, instrumentalists, and volunteer musicians.
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Coordinate weekly with the officiating Priest/Chaplain to select appropriate music.
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Prepare the choir and musicians for Masses and special services.
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Organize and distribute music and maintain chapel music materials.
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Support special Catholic observances and ceremonies.
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Minimum 2 years of experience supporting Roman Catholic ministries/services.
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Strong knowledge of Catholic sacred and liturgical music.
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Strong keyboard, vocal, performance, and music-direction skills.
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Ability to lead congregational singing and direct a choir.
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Associate's degree in Music or related field + 2 years of specialized religious music experience, OR 3 years of specialized religious music program experience in lieu of the degree.
The position supports up to 72 events per year:
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Sunday Mass: Every Sunday at 1:00 PM, with arrival by 12:30 PM.
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52 Sunday Masses annually.
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Choir/Worship Team rehearsal: Approximately monthly or as needed, up to 14 annually.
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Up to 6 special Catholic services annually, including Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, All Saints Day, and other observances.
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Additional support may be requested with 48 hours' notice.
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