Protestant Gospel Service Music Director

**PROTESTANT GOSPEL SERVICE MUSIC DIRECTOR**

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**JOB TITLE**: Protestant Gospel Service Music Director

**GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION**:
Chapel Support Services

Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg#2063)

Ramstein Air Base, Germany

**POSITION INFORMATION**: Music Director provides the music activities for the Ramstein Protestant Gospel Service (RGS) at Vogelweh Chapel. Directorship includes, but is not limited to training, scheduling, and processing music for liturgies with the RGS.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Times for performance may vary throughout the week. Unless otherwise directed and approved by the Chaplain or designee, normal hours of performance shall be limited to service specific requirements such as the Protestant Gospel Service, rehearsals, and special services. Special services include, but are not limited to: Memorial services, Funeral services, combined services, faith specific holidays, and occasional support for special events.
- Arrive at least 60 minutes prior to the beginning of worship services and special services, and 15 minutes prior to the beginning of each rehearsal.
- The length of the rehearsals shall be a minimum of one (1) hour, not to exceed three (3) hours. Any time spent immediately prior to the worship service or event is considered part of the worship service, and not a separate rehearsal.
- Provide music and choir direction weekly for the RGS service at Ramstein Air Base Chapel.
- Provide for cantor support as necessary.
- Directorship shall be required for rehearsals, services, and special services. Special services include but are not limited to: Memorial services, Funeral services, combined services, faith specific holidays, and occasional support for special events.
- Direct a minimum of 1 rehearsal and 1 Worship Service each week.
- Collaborate musical selections with the Chaplain and accompanist.
- Select music to be played from a religious music, ecclesiastical, or suitable type publication resource consistent with the nature of the RGS.
- Arrange, improve, and score such music as appropriate for compatibility with the type of worship service or other functions of the Chaplain’s program at which it was rendered.
- Assist the Chaplain or designated representative in developing the following in regards to music director programs as appropriate: annual calendar of events, Chapel tithes and offerings fund budget, appropriated fund budget, and core volunteer training requirements.
- Submit a flexible annual plan for music programs and events. The plan shall be coordinated with the Chaplain; however, the final approval authority rests with the Chaplain.
- Return any and all government-owned music scores and equipment obtained in the performance of the required duties following the last service provided under the contract.
- Not engage in the unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials by photocopying or any other means that would expose the government to liability for penalties under existing or future copyright laws.
- Other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Have 2 or more years of college in music (or related field), or equivalent years of related experience in a chapel/church setting.
- Be able to skillfully play an instrument (e.g. electric keyboard or acoustic guitar).
- Be able to sight read, arrange, improvise, play, and score music.
- Play music in keeping with a Protestant, Gospel style, music service.

**POSITION TIMING**:Immediate hire upon completion of background and security clearances.

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