Catholic Mass Music Director / Musician (0900 Sunday Mass)

GD Resources•Langley Afb, VA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

GD Resources is seeking a qualified Catholic Mass Music Director/Musician to provide musical leadership for the 0900 Sunday Catholic Mass at Langley Air Force Base Chapel. This position supports one of the largest and most dynamic Catholic chapel programs in the U.S. Air Force and requires strong musicianship, liturgical knowledge, and the ability to collaborate within a structured military environment. This is a contract position supporting the Catholic worship community through instrumental accompaniment, vocal leadership, choir direction, rehearsal planning, and liturgical coordination in close partnership with the Catholic Priest/Chaplain and chapel staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music or equivalent experience in Catholic liturgical music
Ability to read, sight-read, teach, and perform sacred music
Proficiency as an accompanist (organ or keyboard) for Catholic liturgy
Demonstrated ability to lead congregational singing
Experience recruiting, organizing, and directing volunteer choirs and musicians
Ability to collaborate with clergy and chapel staff
Familiarity with military protocol and diverse worship communities
Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate to Catholic liturgy
Resume ,demonstrating prior experience: Playing pipe organ Singing lead for Catholic liturgical services
Letter(s) of Recommendation : A minimum of one letter of recommendation is required Must include the recommender’s name and contact information
Successful completion of background checks (NACI and criminal history checks)
Completion of VIRTUS training prior to beginning work
Ability to obtain and maintain base access credentials
Compliance with all Joint Base Langley–Eustis security regulations

Nice To Haves

Experience playing a pipe organ, including historic instruments
Proficiency in Gregorian Chant and polyphonic sacred music
Prior experience in a Catholic parish or military chapel setting

Responsibilities

Liturgical Music Leadership
Plan, select, and prepare liturgically appropriate music in accordance with Catholic liturgical guidelines and priest approval
Lead congregational singing and provide instrumental accompaniment during Mass
Direct and accompany choirs, cantors, and instrumentalists
Identify, train, and mentor cantors and choir members
Support reverent, prayerful, and participatory worship
Rehearsals & Coordination
Schedule and conduct rehearsals for choirs and musicians (minimum 60 minutes, not immediately before Mass)
Observe a minimum of 30 minutes of sacred silence prior to Mass
Maintain effective communication with clergy, chapel staff, choir members, and musicians
Attend quarterly or additional liturgical planning meetings as requested
Musical Resources & Compliance
Ensure compliance with copyright and licensing requirements (OneLicense®, CCLI, and public domain music)
Accurately file required licensing reports
Forecast and order music and resources during the USAF budgeting cycle in coordination with chapel staff
Operate and manage sound system needs for services
Program Development
Recruit and organize volunteer choir members, cantors, and instrumentalists
With prior approval, coordinate additional musicians or instruments for special services using Chapel Tithes and Offerings Funds
Support special Masses and services (Holy Days of Obligation, funerals, etc.)
Professional & Administrative Responsibilities
Adhere to chapel operating procedures and all base health, safety, and security guidelines
Safeguard government property and equipment
Maintain confidentiality and comply with Privacy Act requirements
Coordinate qualified substitutes (with advance approval) when unavailable
Schedule & Time Commitment
Weekly 0900 Sunday Mass
Weekly rehearsals
Approximately 124 service units annually, including:
52 regular Masses
52 rehearsals
10 special Masses/services
10 special rehearsals