Catholic Director of Music (PWS).pdf

Catholic Director of Music Performance Work Statement

Goodfellow AFB, TX

1. Contract Position Title: Catholic Director of Music

2. Scope or Responsibilities: To provide musical direction and accompaniment for all rehearsals on weekend, Holy Day and Vigil liturgical celebrations of the Goodfellow Air Force Base Catholic Community. The contractor consults and coordinates with the Catholic Pastoral Coordinator and implements the Catholic Chaplain's liturgical music recommendations. All music will be performed in accordance with the Catholic Church's guidelines De musica sacraet sacra liturgia (Instructions on Sacred Music and Sacred Liturgy) and approved by the Catholic Chaplain or Deputy Wing Chaplain in his absence. The contractor is monitored by the Contracting Officer/COR in consultation with the Catholic Chaplain.

3. Qualifications and Requirements for the Catholic Director of Music/Accompanist:

3.1 . Be proficient in sight-reading music and be capable of playing a variety of liturgical and Catholic folk songs. They should possess knowledge and experience in Catholic musical traditions, including liturgical, traditional, and contemporary styles of worship and praise.

Additionally, the candidate must be able to play and sight-read music in collaboration with other musicians, such as those playing guitar, drums, trumpet, and other instruments. It is preferred that the candidate have a college degree in music or completed college-level music courses

3.2. Have at least six months of experience in a Catholic parish setting as a choir director, cantor and accompanist.

3.3. Be proficient in sight-reading, voice, and must be proficient in playing organ, piano and experienced with Catholic liturgical music.

3.4. Be proficient at interpretation of vocal and instrumental scores to include both traditional and contemporary Catholic music.

3.5. Be knowledgeable of the Roman Catholic Mass, Liturgies, and the role of music in worship and the liturgical seasons.

3.6. Possess the skills to synchronize music with choir and/or congregation.

3.7. Provide letters of recommendation from two Roman Catholic pastors or priests testifying to the candidate's performance and moral character.

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4. General Responsibilities:

4.1. Consults with the Catholic Chaplain or Auxiliary Priest to coordinate, plan, and lead the performance of all music supporting weekend worship and Holy Day celebration for the Goodfellow Air Force Base Catholic community.

4.2. Functions as First Cantor, and Accompanist leading the singing of the Goodfellow Catholic community at all weekend and Holy Day liturgical celebrations.

4.3. Conducts, recruits, organizes, trains, and leads the choir through a minimum of two weekly rehearsals with one rehearsal on Sunday morning and another on an evening during the week to accommodate students' schedules.

4.4. The Contractor will incorporate songs and hymns into the music program when requested by the Catholic Chaplain or Auxiliary Priest.

4.5. Consults with the Catholic Chaplain or Auxiliary Priest for all questions concerning the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy.

4.6. Complies with all Federal, State, Local Laws, Air Force Instructions, and Chapel Operating Instructions that apply to this position, to include funds requests supporting the Catholic music program.

4.7. If awarded the contract, the Contractor must apply for a background check to the Chapel NCOIC according to Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI 1402.5). Criminal History & background Checks. The required background checks are Installation Records Check, State Criminal History Repository Check, and FBI. The government will perform all required checks.

4.8. In coordination with the Catholic Parish Coordinator, ensures all volunteers working with youth below 18 years of age complete a background check as described in DoDI 1402.5.

4.9. Accountable for paying any Social Security payments, Federal or Local Income Taxes and State Unemployment Insurance premiums for themselves, as well as any individual employed or subcontracted by them to provide services under this contract.

4.10. Function as a team member in a pluralistic environment working with chaplains, Staff, contractors and volunteers.

4.11. Demonstrate ability to select and present appropriate liturgical music in keeping with the Sacred Liturgy.

4.12. Demonstrate knowledge of planning and collaboration with a group of liturgical musicians, communicating effectively with singers.

4.13. The Contractor will personally perform the services described above or coordinate performance by a substitute of equal or higher qualifications approved as suitable by the lead faith Chaplain. Submit the names and qualifications of proposed subcontractors to the Catholic Parish Coordinator at least 14 days prior to the proposed absence. Subcontractors must meet the requirements for the position as outlined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contractor is responsible for payment of substitute.

5. Specific Responsibilities:

5.1. Provide the Catholic Chaplain a written liturgical plan by season (Advent/Christmas.

Lent/Easter and Ordinary time) including Holy Days and special celebrations.

5.2. Develop and present budget for the music program for the fiscal year.

5.3. Select music and begin rehearsal four weeks in advance.

5.4. Direct the choir, recruit musicians, and provide choral responses, anthems and special music to enhance liturgical celebrations.

5.5. Continually recruit new choir members.

5.6. Maintain harmonious relationships with choir members and chapel staff.

5.7. Dress in a modest and professional manner appropriate for an office and/or worship environment

5.8 Perform all cantorial responsibilities, leading the choir and community in song at all liturgical celebrations.

5.9. Communicate weekly with the Catholic Chaplain, or in his absence the Auxiliary Priest to discuss musical selections for weekend worship and other liturgical celebrations.

5.10. Perform for special/emergency liturgies and services (funerals) upon request.

5.11. Ensure all facilities and storage areas are secure and clean according to established chapel facility safety and security procedures.

5.12. Operate within Christian Copyright License International (CCLI) guidelines and CCLI Terms of Agreement.

5.13. The Contractor will not reproduce any material in violation of current copywrite laws.

5.14. The Contractor shall ensure that the chapel facility is reserved for all rehearsals and performances as required.

5.15. All work will normally be performed at the Goodfellow AFB Chapel or one of its satellite facilities.

5.16. The Contractor shall coordinate all support requirements with the Contract Officer or designated representative.

5.17. The Contractor will appropriately consult with the Contract Officer/COR or designated representative, develop an annual calendar of events to reflect appropriated funds, budget, and core religious education curriculum. The information is submitted as required by the local Chaplain Corps operating procedures.

6. Safety:

6.1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable OSHA and AFOSH standards.

6.2. Contractor shall not bring any hazardous materials onto Goodfellow AFB or use hazardous materials in any Goodfellow AFB Facility.

6.3. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition on themselves or within their contractor-owned or privately-owned vehicles while on Goodfellow

AFB.

6.4. The government is authorized to restrict the employment under the contract of any contractor employee or prospective contractor employees, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population

7. Security Requirements:

7.1. The Director of Music shall ensure that all keys, if any, issued by the US Government are not vulnerable to usage by unauthorized persons. No keys/codes issued by the Government shall be duplicated/compromised.

7.2. If the Director of Music is the last member to leave a building where work is being performed, he/she shall ensure that the building under their control is secured.

7.3. The Contractor will comply with all Air Force computer and information security requirements.

7.3.1. OPSEC Requirements. The contractor is required to protect controlled unclassified information and/or indicators that may reveal classified information, sensitive or critical information or information that can be collected in aggregate to identify vulnerabilities.

Specifically, the contractor is prohibited from disclosing, without express permission from the United States Air Force, any structured process that identifies critical information, analyzes friendly actions, integrates threat analysis and risk assessments that helps personnel apply protective measures to mitigate unacceptable risk. The basis for the OPSEC program is DAFI 10-701

8. Period of Performance:

8.1. Total units of work are not to exceed eight (8) monthly units during the term of the contract (52 weekly worship services, 52 weekly rehearsals, and 10 Holy Days/Vigil liturgical celebrations and special services).

8.2. The term of the contract is twelve (12) months.

8.3. All work will normally be performed at the Goodfellow AFB Chapel or one of its satellite facilities

9. Criminal History Background Checks: The Contractor shall:

10.1. Apply for a background check to the NCOIC, Religious Affairs according to Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI 1402.5). The government will perform all required criminal background checks. Contractors who have previously been awarded a background check must provide proof of the check or obtain a new one.

10.2. The Contractor may be permitted to work before the completion of the background checks, provided he/she is within sight of an individual who has successfully completed a background check.

10.3. Authorized recipients of background results are the NCOIC, Chapel Operations, and Wing Chaplain.

10.4. Contractor has a right to obtain the background check report from the NCOIC, Chapel Operations and challenge the accuracy of the report with the reporting agency.