Job title: Catholic Mass Music Accompanist Location: RAF LAKENHEATH, England Travel: N/A Duties: Play piano and/or organ and accompany the 0800 and 1115 Catholic Mass, on Sundays, Holidays and Feasts, and at other services as needed. Attend and accompany one weekly rehearsal. A rehearsal constitutes a minimum of one-hour practice with choir members. Assist the Music Director in developing a written plan of music for the Liturgical Year, including Holy Days and celebrations. Assist the Music Director in recruiting and auditioning new members, rehearsing, and directing the 0800 and 1115 Sunday Catholic Mass. Provides personal arrangements and compositions for the choir to match their capabilities. Monitor chapel musical instruments. Advises the chaplain in charge of the service of any needed repair, preventative maintenance, or replacement. Recruits and trains choir members in technique and musical notation. When appropriate, arrange for the choir to participate in clinics, workshops, and basic music education instruction opportunities. Request logistical support using established AF and chapel policies and procedures. Coordinates all music activities with the Senior Faith Group Chaplain. Qualification/ Education: An undergraduate degree in music with a vocal/keyboard/piano/guitar proficiency in protestant music and able to direct and accompany a praise and worship team OR a minimum of five years’ experience in leading a praise and worship team on vocal keyboard/piano/guitar in protestant music. Possess high competence in vocal keyboard/piano/guitar techniques, music selection, and ability to accompany other musicians and congregational singing. Able to demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpretation of vocal and instrumental scores to include Gregorian Chant, traditional hymns and appropriate contemporary music. Powered by JazzHR