36C24719Q1113-0001001.pdf

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VENDORS QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS

CHAPEL MUSICIAN, TUSKEGEE AL

RFQ: 36C247-19-Q-1113

Sep 16, 2019

Questions are in black with responses in red.

1. What time should I arrive at the VA each Sunday morning?

Service starts at 9 AM, please arrive at least 10 minutes early (more if you need time to warm up)

2. Do I play prelude music before each service begins? If so, what time do I begin playing this music?

Yes, 5-10 minutes prior to the start of service; prelude music is of musician choice.

3. About how many songs/hymns would I play during each service?

3 hymns/songs

4. 4. Would there be a practice that I would need to attend with a choir, band, soloist, or minister before the services or during the week?

No.

5. 5. Would I choose the songs each week? Would I be responsible for printing the words to the songs for the congregation or does the chapel have hymnals?

No, the songs are chosen by the Chaplain on duty and emailed to you during the week.

The words are printed in the bulletin and/or shown on the large displays in the chapel.

6. Are there any other times I would need to meet with someone during the year other than

Sunday mornings?

No, the contract is for 52 Sundays only.

7. Is there an incumbent?

Information regarding the incumbent and past award information will not be provided as noted in the synopsis.

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8. What is the past award information?

Information regarding the incumbent and past award information will not be provided as noted in the synopsis.

9. What are the instruments available at the chapel?

This requirement is for a musician to play the piano only for Sunday services. However, there is an organ and keyboard available in the chapel.

10. Are there any specific requirements/qualifications for the musician?

The musician needs to know how to read music and how to play the piano fluently.