The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:
GENERAL: The purpose of the Musician (hereafter referred to as the “Contractor”) is to provide music for the traditional Protestant Worship Service, both by playing piano for special music, calls to worship and accompanying the congregation in the singing of hymns.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Contractor shall play piano, and if required by the Chaplain, provide choir direction at the 1030 Sunday Service at Main post Chapel Fort Meade, MD 20755 The contractor shall provide musical accompaniment and choir direction for a choir at a weekly rehearsal at the Main Post chapel prior to the worship service at Fort Meade Chapel Center.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Work is to be performed in support of the Fort Meade Command Master Religious Program (CMRP). Performance is to be in accordance with the work schedule.
PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Must be available to perform services on weekends, weekday evenings and holidays as required. Substitutes must have equal qualifications and approval of the Fort Meade Protestant Chaplain when appropriate. Shall have a minimum of five years-experience, preferably in a Christian worship service setting, performing with piano accompaniment wit choral and/or other musical instruments. Shall be able to transpose and sight-read music as well as play most hymns found in the accepted service hymnal at first sight while maintaining a sing able, appropriate tempo, rhythm, and registration at the instrument. Shall be able to play acceptable prelude and postlude music, accompany soloist, ensembles and choirs. Must be able to transpose hymns with few accidentals.
QUALITY. Musical selections will conform to the norms of Sacred Music and as far as possible conform to the theme of the day for the worship service. Selections will be made from the broadest range of musical styles inside this norm. Selections will be coordinated with the Fort Meade Protestant Chaplain.
SAFETY. Contractor shall be aware of local safety requirements and ensure that all reasonable efforts are made to protect all persons from harm and the U.S. Government property from damage.
TRANSPORTATION. All transportation costs shall be the responsibility of the contractor.
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)
The Government will provide the Contractor for use in connection with this contract the following property:
a. Located in Main Post Chapel: Assorted pianos, and one large electronic organ, and an electronic keyboard
SPECIFIC TASKS
The following are the specific tasks of this contract outlined line by line:
Weekend Services
Perform the music for the 1030 Sunday Service to include a prelude, postlude, accompaniment for all hymns and when needed by the choir. Play background music during periods of the service when requested such as offertories and during Communion. Selections to be coordinated with the Protestant Chaplain Conducting the service. Assist the choir in learning and performing new or special music for the worship service. This includes planning, selecting, rehearsing, and performing all music for the worship service. Play as above for special services such as funeral and memorial.
Rehearsals
Play the piano in support of the choir as it learns the music necessary to lead the congregation in the worship services and provide special anthems and other musical numbers.
Special Services/Holy Days or Memorials Play for special services/Holy Days. Accompany all hymns and when needed by the choir. Play background music during periods of the service when requested such as offertories and during Communion. Selections will be coordinated with the Protestant Chaplain. Help the choir in learning and performing special music for the worship service. This includes planning, selecting, rehearsing, and performing all music for the worship service.
Interested Candidates are requested to forward their resume together with three references from individuals who can attest to the candidate’s good work and steadiness. Candidates who do not possess the specific attributes/qualifications in "PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS" above need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Apply directly at: https://music-ministry.jobsoid.com (scroll down to “Fort Meade”). Your application must include three (3) references 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.