Atch_2_-_PWS_-_CWGS_Musician__-_20_May_2019_-_Approved.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

NONPERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT

LUKE AFB AZ

PROTESTANT CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP GOSPEL SERVICE (CWGS) MUSICIAN

20 MAY 2019

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 which is an essential element of this Protestant worship experience. The Contemporary Gospel Music Director provides the necessary musical support for the Contemporary Gospel Service at Luke AFB.

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. He or she 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 accompanist experience which must be from 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 the 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 clergy person attesting to the applicants 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 in 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 Music Director.

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

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

4.7. Assist the Music Director to ensure the choir area used is returned to its original condition (i.e.

books either returned to the rack or stored neatly away, microphones, cords, and stands put away, papers from music and bulletins removed, etc.) and that the facilities are properly secured and locked upon departure. For each weekend worship service, ensure the choir/practice area used is neat and returned to its original condition.

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

5. HOURS/UNITS OF WORK:

5.1. Contractor services will be provided during Sunday worship services, normally two hours in length (.5 hrs. before, 1 hr. for service, .5 hrs. after). Practice sessions/rehearsals will be held prior to each service at a time to be determined by the Contractor, with the approval of the Contract Officer or CWGS Chaplain. Special services, and practices/rehearsals for special services, are in addition to the normal weekly work units. Units are defined as a session, which is a minimum of an hour but not to exceed two hours, providing services listed in this PWS.

Regular Service 52 (units) Regular Rehearsals 52 (units) Special Services/Rehearsals 11 (units) Annual Total 115 (units)

6. REPLACEMENTS: Contractor is responsible for continuous contract performance through contract period. Replacements may not be long-term (defined as more than 6-8 weeks), or on consistently recurring basis (i.e. every other week, 3 Sunday of each month, etc.), but only for required short-term absences of a personal nature (i.e. sickness, vacation, family emergency, etc.). Replacement candidates must meet all Protestant Contemporary Gospel Musician qualifications listed above and be an agreeable substitute by the CWGS Chaplain. Resume and references are required for approval. The government reserves the right to refuse any candidate if he or she does not meet all required qualifications. The Contractor shall submit a resume for each candidate.

6.1. Replacement candidates (subcontractors) can be approved in advance to facilitate ease of filling required absence due to unplanned, unforeseen events.

6.2. All subcontractors must meet the same qualifications as the contractor and be approved as suitable by the CGS Chaplain and/or Contract Monitor.

7. THE WING CHAPLAIIN WILL:

7.1. Review the contract annually to consider option.

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