Catholic Mass Music Director / Musician (0900 Sunday Mass)

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.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Application Requirements

Offerors must submit the following as part of their proposal:

• 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

Evaluation & Audition Process

Factor 3 – Audition / Interview

Qualified offerors will be required to complete an audition and interview.

Audition Requirements:

• Perform and sing two sacred musical selections:

  • One selection of the offeror’s choice

  • One selection provided by the Chapel staff

• Demonstrate:

  • Vocal and instrumental proficiency

  • Sight-reading skills

Evaluation Criteria:

• Musical performance (playing and singing)

• Sight-reading ability

• Overall suitability for Catholic liturgical leadership

Security Requirements

• 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