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We are currently looking to hire a Music Director in the Norfolk, VA area.
Hourly Rate: $60.00
Location: Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience serving as a worship musician
- Ability to perform as a guitarist, pianist, and vocalist
- Experience with both contemporary Christian worship music and traditional Christian hymns
- Experience leading choirs, praise teams, or volunteer musicians
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Availability for weekly Sunday services, rehearsals, holidays, and special events
- Ability to work within a military chapel environment and obtain base access
A. Sunday Worship Services
- Provide music leadership for one Protestant worship service every Sunday.
- Worship services are scheduled to begin at approximately 10:45 AM.
- Each service is expected to last approximately one hour.
- Arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled service.
- Coordinate musical selections with the officiating Chaplain.
B. Weekly Music Rehearsals
- Conduct one music rehearsal per week.
- Each rehearsal is expected to last approximately 1.5 hours.
- Lead volunteer musicians, vocalists, instrumentalists, choirs, and praise teams.
- Prepare special musical selections for upcoming worship services.
- Coordinate rehearsal schedules with chapel leadership.
C. Special Religious Services
Provide musical support for approximately 12 special religious events annually, including but not limited to:
- Christmas Eve
- Ash Wednesday
- Good Friday
- Other scheduled Protestant religious services
D. Memorial Services and Special Events
- Provide musical planning and performance for approximately six memorial services or special events annually.
- Coordinate all musical selections with chapel leadership.
- Ensure appropriate and professional musical support for each occasion.
3. Required Music Director Qualifications
The proposed Music Director must demonstrate:
- At least three years of experience serving as a worship musician.
- Demonstrated ability to perform as a guitarist, pianist, and vocalist.
- Proficiency in contemporary Christian worship music.
- Proficiency in traditional Christian hymns.
- Experience directing choirs, praise teams, or volunteer musicians.
- Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work within a diverse military chapel environment and respect its religious-program requirements.
- Reliable availability for weekly worship, rehearsals, and special events.