The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:

1. General. The Music Director provides appropriate musical support during the designated worship service in support of the Catholic Worship Service conducted by the Ft. Leonard Wood Installation Chaplains Office. The mission of the Chaplains program is to provide for essential elements of religion to include worship services for all assigned Soldiers civilians and family members and requires professional quality music to enhance and assist the congregation in worship.

2. The Music Director shall provide qualified personnel to perform the following tasks to provide the

required music services effectively.

2.1 Music Director shall acknowledge receipt of musical selections provided by the designated

Chaplain of each Service no later than Tuesday each week for the upcoming Sunday service by

email to the designated Chaplain or his/her designee.

2.2 The Music Director provided Music Director shall play the requested music for the designated worship service. Music Director shall coordinate with the designated Chaplain prior to the service to ensure that the Music Director is prepared and ready to play when the service starts. Music for this service is predominantly Liturgical (Hymns Choral Responses).

2.2.1 Musicians provided by the Music Director shall demonstrate the ability to perform at or above the industry standard Skill level found at SMP Level 9 (Advanced) by possessing the proper techniques to play a selection cleanly; maintain tempo during runs or technical passages; quickly correct mistakes when stumbling on a passage; and play scales and arpeggios rapidly. All Music Directors performing services pursuant to this contract shall also demonstrate the ability to sight read music by demonstrating easy transitions observing dynamics and expression markings while reading and playing unfamiliar music with reasonable assurance.

2.3 Services: Service Information

2.3.1 Time and Location: Services are held each Sunday at 0900 at Soldiers Memorial Chapel and 1300 hours at the Fort Leonard Wood Main Post Chapel. Contract personnel will arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the service start time. Services typically last 60 minutes but may not exceed 90 minutes

2.3.2 Service Rehearsals: For the Catholic Services one 1hour rehearsal per week will be held at Soldier Memorial Chapel prior to the Sunday worship services. Exact time will be coordinated between the Chaplain in Charge the Music Director and the other worship team participants.

2.3.3 Music Director personnel shall adhere to the following dress: business casual (slacks button shirt closed shoes); business casual (shoulders covered and dress/skirt no higher than midthigh)

2.4 Special Services: Service Information

2.4.1 The Music Director shall provide music for special services. The number of additional services will not exceed the amount permitted in the contract and any modifications. The special religious services requiring contract support shall not exceed the numbers specified in paragraphs 2.4.1 through 2.4.2.1. Contract personnel will arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the Service start time.

Special services typically last 60 minutes but may not exceed 120 minutes. At the time of service the Music Director will sign a performance check sheet (provided by the Religious Support Office) which is also signed by the designated Chaplain and returned back to the Funds Management Office by the Religious Affairs Specialist working that particular service.

2.4.1.1 Known additional special services include the following:

2.4.1.2 Holy Days of Obligation Ash Wednesday Holy Thursday Good Friday services Easter Vigil Christmas and Confirmations. Additional Services may also include Installationwide Memorial or Commemorative Services where the Music Director is requested by the Garrison Chaplain to provide musical support.

2.4.2 Additional Special Service Rehearsals: When special services are requested by the Garrison Chaplain one 1hour rehearsal will be coordinated between the Chaplain in Charge of the special service and the Music Director. The number of special service rehearsals shall not exceed the number of special services permitted by the contract.

2.4.2.1 Known additional service rehearsals include: Holy Days of Obligation Ash Wednesday Holy Thursday Good Friday service Easter Vigil Christmas and Confirmations. Additional Services may also include Installationwide Memorial or Commemorative Services where the Music Director is requested by the Garrison Chaplain to provide musical support. No more than twelve (12) additional service rehearsals allowed in any contract year.

Interested Candidates are requested to forward their resume together with three references from individuals who can attest to the candidates good work and steadiness. Candidates who do not possess the specific attributes/qualifications in 2.2.1 above need not apply. This is a parttime position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidates experience and qualifications.

Apply directly at: (scroll down to Fort Leonard Wood) in order to expedite your application. Your application requires providing reference information for (3) individuals including one priest or pastor who can attest to your abilities as they relate to this job posting. References must include: name title organization relationship to you email address (necessary field) and phone number. Depending on security software candidates are requested to monitor spam folders for further application communications from MMI.

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