Chapel Pianist

Ladgov Corporation•Kaneohe, HI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a qualified Catholic Liturgical Pianist to provide professional musical accompaniment, choir leadership, and liturgical music support for Catholic worship services at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Chapel. The selected candidate will support weekly Sunday Mass, choir rehearsals, Holy Days, seasonal observances, and other special Catholic services while coordinating music selections with the Catholic priest and chapel staff.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in piano performance.
Ability to read and perform traditional, contemporary, and other appropriate worship music.
Familiarity with current Catholic liturgical traditions, practices, and seasonal observances.
Strong ability to play piano, direct a choir, and sing.
Ability to lead rehearsals and work effectively with volunteer singers and instrumentalists.
Strong communication, organization, reliability, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful U.S. permanent resident with a valid Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551).
Must be able to successfully complete applicable background screening and obtain required DBIDS/base-access credentials.
Must comply with installation access, security, conduct, and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or leading worship services is preferred.
A degree in music is not required. Experience leading or supporting worship services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled piano accompaniment for the weekly 9:30 AM Catholic Sunday Mass.
Coordinate and lead weekly choir rehearsals.
Select appropriate liturgical music in consultation with the Catholic priest.
Prepare and submit proposed monthly music selections in advance for review.
Perform traditional, contemporary, and other appropriate styles of Catholic worship music.
Direct and support the Catholic choir during rehearsals and worship services.
Provide vocal leadership and singing support as needed.
Recruit and train vocalists and instrumentalists from the congregation.
Help develop and maintain an active, reliable choir.
Coordinate microphone placement and usage for singers and musicians.
Prepare or support lyric presentation slides when requested.
Provide musical support for special services, including Holy Days and seasonal observances such as Christmas/Midnight Mass, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, reconciliation services, Confirmation, and other designated Catholic celebrations.
Maintain dependable attendance, professional communication, and effective coordination with clergy, chapel staff, musicians, and volunteers.