Director of Music / Accompanist

Job Description

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a qualified Director of Music/Accompanist (DMA) to support the Command Religious Program at NAS JRB New Orleans. The selected candidate will provide professional piano accompaniment and musical leadership for both Roman Catholic and Protestant worship services, weekly rehearsals, special religious services, choirs, vocalists, and volunteer musicians. The DMA will work closely with the Command Chaplain and other chapel personnel to provide appropriate sacred music and maintain continuity of worship support.

Responsibilities

Provide piano accompaniment for Catholic and Protestant worship servicesLead and rehearse volunteer musicians, choir members, vocalists, and instrumentalistsSight-read Catholic, Protestant, and contemporary worship musicCoordinate hymns, choral selections, and other music with the officiating Chaplain or religious ministry providerProvide musical support for preludes, congregational singing, offertories, postludes, and other portions of worship servicesAssist with planning and administration of the chapel music programSubmit music information for worship bulletins and assist with requests for musical supplies, scores, and equipmentNotify chapel staff when Government-owned musical instruments or equipment require repairMaintain professional conduct, appearance, and communication with chapel staff, military personnel, and parishionersProvide a pre-approved qualified substitute when unavailable, at no additional cost to the Government

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Music or a related field from an accredited institution plus two years of specialized religious music experience, or qualifying specialized experience in lieu of the degreeAt least two years of experience with liturgical ministriesStrong piano/keyboard and vocal music skillsAbility to sight-read music proficientlyExperience directing choirs, musicians, and vocalistsAbility to support both Catholic and Protestant worship traditionsFluent in spoken and written EnglishAbility to pass required background and base-access screening

Work Schedule

Typical Sunday schedule:

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Catholic rehearsal/setup9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Catholic service10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Protestant rehearsal/setup11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Protestant service

If you are passionate about church music and enjoy leading worship in a collaborative ministry environment, we encourage you to apply.

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