Attachment 2 PWS CWGS Musician - 03 June 2022 (2).docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) NONPERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT LUKE AFB AZ

PROTESTANT CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP GOSPEL SERVICE (CWGS) MUSICIAN

03 June 2022

1. CONTRACTOR POSITION TITLE: Protestant Contemporary Worship Gospel Service (CWGS) Musician

2. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary form of worship is a blend of Contemporary and Gospel-style music, an essential element of the Protestant worship experience. The Contemporary Worship Gospel Service Musician (herein referred to as Contractor) provides the necessary musical support for the Contemporary Worship Gospel Service at Luke Air Force Base (AFB). The number of units performed may not exceed 133 annual units. The performance period is from 1 October 2022 – to 30 September 2023 (Renewable through 30 September 2024).

3. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications for the Protestant Contemporary Worship Gospel Service (CWGS) Musician include:

3.1. Contractor shall have at least five years’ experience playing the piano/keyboard. They must possess sound accompaniment skills, competent sight-reading ability, play by ear, and be able to play music from the gospel and contemporary genres. These competencies shall be affirmed in the applicant's resume.

3.2. Possess two years of experience as an accompanist in a church setting.

3.3. Must be able to operate in a diverse worship environment and maintain healthy, functional interpersonal relationships with co-workers, chapel staff, and parishioners.

3.4. Possess a high level of technical playing ability and demonstrate sight-reading ability by successfully passing an audition.

3.5. Must be familiar with contemporary and gospel worship styles and possess the ability to blend them into a harmonious worship experience.

3.6. A letter of recommendation from an ordained clergyperson attesting to the applicant’s musical ability/experience and character is required as part of the application package.

3.7. Provide two additional letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant's moral and ethical character consistent with the Christian faith to honor the sensibilities of the worshiping community.

4. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities for the Protestant Contemporary Worship Gospel Service (CWGS) Musician include:

4.1. Contractor shall demonstrate integrity through a moral, upright lifestyle consistent with Christian church teachings.

4.2. Accompany all worship services providing preludes, postludes, offertories, and choir/congregational singing.

4.3. As available, provide accompaniment for special services (i.e., funerals/memorials, weddings, etc.).

4.4. All required resources and supplies must be coordinated through the CWGS Music Director.

4.5. Conduct oneself in a professional and business-like manner.

4.6. Be neatly dressed and well-groomed. Proper attire is defined as business casual or more formal.

4.7. Assist the CWGS Music Director in ensuring the choir is returned to its original condition and that the facilities are properly secured and locked upon departure after each rehearsal, worship service, special event, or any time the facilities are used.

4.8. The Contractor consults and coordinates with the CWGS Chaplain and the Contract Monitor to validate the work performed.

5. HOURS/UNITS OF WORK:

5.1. Contractor services will be provided during Sunday worship services, typically two hours in length (.5 hrs. before, 1 hr. for service, .5 hrs. after). Practice sessions and rehearsals will be held before each service at a time to be determined by the CWGS Music Director, with the approval of the Contract Officer or CWGS Chaplain. Special services, and practices or rehearsals for special services, are in addition to the regular weekly work units. Units (or a session) are a minimum of one hour, shall not exceed two hours, and shall consist of services listed in this PWS.

REPLACEMENTS: Contractor is responsible for continuous contract performance through the contract period. Replacements may not be long-term (defined as more than six consecutive weeks) or on a consistently recurring basis (i.e., every other week, 3d Sunday of each month, etc.), but only for required short-term absences of a personal nature (sickness, vacation, family emergency, etc.). Replacement candidates must meet all Protestant Contemporary Gospel Musician qualifications listed above and be approved by the CWGS Chaplain. Resumes and references for all replacements are required for approval. The government reserves the right to refuse any replacement candidate if they do not meet all required qualifications.

5.2. Replacement candidates may be pre-approved to facilitate emergency absences.

5.3. All replacement candidates must meet the same qualifications as the Contractor and be approved by the CWGS Chaplain or Contract Monitor.

6. THE WING CHAPLAIN WILL:

6.1. Review the contract annually to consider exercising the option year.

6.2. Ensures the rate of payment for the services is described in the PWS in 12 monthly installments.