Catholic Mass Music Director
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Job Location:
Hampton, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benefits:
- Approximately 124 service units annually
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
Location: Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB Chapel)
City/State: Hampton VA 23665
Service Time: Sundays 11:00 AM Catholic Mass
Position Type: Part-Time / Contract (PRN as needed)
City/State: Hampton VA 23665
Service Time: Sundays 11:00 AM Catholic Mass
Position Type: Part-Time / Contract (PRN as needed)
About the Opportunity
Augustine Angels is seeking an experienced Catholic Mass Music Director/Musician to provide musical leadership for the 11:00 AM Catholic Mass at Langley Air Force Base Chapel one of the largest Catholic communities in the U.S. Air Force.
This role is ideal for a skilled liturgical musician who values reverence tradition and congregational participation and is comfortable serving in a military chapel environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide musical leadership for weekly Sunday Masses and special liturgical services
Select and prepare liturgically appropriate Catholic music in coordination with the Catholic Priest
Lead congregational singing and provide organ or keyboard accompaniment
Direct and rehearse volunteer choir members cantors and instrumentalists
Schedule and conduct rehearsals (minimum 60 minutes held in advance)
Recruit train and communicate with choir members and cantors
Coordinate closely with the Catholic Priest and chapel staff
Ensure compliance with Catholic liturgical guidelines and copyright licensing (OneLicense public domain music etc.)
Provide or coordinate an approved substitute when unavailable (with advance notice)
Select and prepare liturgically appropriate Catholic music in coordination with the Catholic Priest
Lead congregational singing and provide organ or keyboard accompaniment
Direct and rehearse volunteer choir members cantors and instrumentalists
Schedule and conduct rehearsals (minimum 60 minutes held in advance)
Recruit train and communicate with choir members and cantors
Coordinate closely with the Catholic Priest and chapel staff
Ensure compliance with Catholic liturgical guidelines and copyright licensing (OneLicense public domain music etc.)
Provide or coordinate an approved substitute when unavailable (with advance notice)
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Music or equivalent experience in Catholic liturgical music
Demonstrated experience serving as a Catholic church musician (Mass setting required)
Proficiency in organ or keyboard accompaniment
Strong vocal leadership and ability to lead congregational singing
Ability to read teach and sight-read music
Experience working with choirs cantors and volunteer musicians
Familiarity with Catholic liturgy Mass structure and sacred music traditions
Professional demeanor and ability to work within a military chapel environment
Demonstrated experience serving as a Catholic church musician (Mass setting required)
Proficiency in organ or keyboard accompaniment
Strong vocal leadership and ability to lead congregational singing
Ability to read teach and sight-read music
Experience working with choirs cantors and volunteer musicians
Familiarity with Catholic liturgy Mass structure and sacred music traditions
Professional demeanor and ability to work within a military chapel environment
Preferred (but not required):
Experience with pipe organ (1934 M.P. Möller organ on site)
Familiarity with Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony
Experience with pipe organ (1934 M.P. Möller organ on site)
Familiarity with Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony
Security & Compliance Requirements
Ability to pass a background investigation (NACI)
Completion of VIRTUS training prior to start
Ability to obtain base access credentials
Compliance with base security and safety requirements
Compensation
Compensation is paid on a per-service basis (not hourly).
Rates apply to each Sunday Mass rehearsal and approved special service.
Preparation and planning time are included in the per-service rate.
Approximately 124 paid services/rehearsals annually.
Competitive compensation based on experience.
Completion of VIRTUS training prior to start
Ability to obtain base access credentials
Compliance with base security and safety requirements
Compensation
Compensation is paid on a per-service basis (not hourly).
Rates apply to each Sunday Mass rehearsal and approved special service.
Preparation and planning time are included in the per-service rate.
Approximately 124 paid services/rehearsals annually.
Competitive compensation based on experience.
This position is structured as a contract (1099) role.
Schedule & Compensation
Weekly Sunday Mass (11:00 AM)
Additional rehearsals and special services (Holy Days funerals etc.)
Approximately 124 service units annually
Competitive compensation based on experience
Additional rehearsals and special services (Holy Days funerals etc.)
Approximately 124 service units annually
Competitive compensation based on experience
Why This Role Is Special
This is more than a music position it is a ministry role serving a diverse Catholic military community. The ideal candidate understands the sacred responsibility of music in the Mass and brings both technical excellence and spiritual sensitivity to worship.
How to Apply
Please submit:
Resume highlighting Catholic liturgical music experience
Brief description of prior church or Mass music roles
References (church or clergy references preferred)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Computer Operation
- Military Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Paylocity
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- UCC Law
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Leadership Experience
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