Chapel Pianist

Position Overview

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a qualified Catholic Liturgical Pianist to provide professional musical accompaniment, choir leadership, and liturgical music support for Catholic worship services at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Chapel.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled piano accompaniment for the weekly 9:30 AM Catholic Sunday Mass
• Cookordinate and lead weekly choir rehearsals
• Select appropriate liturgical music in consultation with the Catholic priest
• Prepare and submit proposed monthly music selections in advance for review
• Perform traditional, contemporary, and other appropriate styles of Catholic worship music
• Direct and support the Catholic choir during rehearsals and worship services
• Provide vocal leadership and singing support as needed
• Recruit and train vocalists and instrumentalists from the congregation
• Help develop and maintain an active, reliable choir
• Cookordinate microphone placement and usage for singers and musicians
• Prepare or support lyric presentation slides when requested
• Provide musical support for special services, including Holy Days and seasonal observances such as Christmas/Midnight Mass, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, reconciliation services, Confirmation, and other designated Catholic celebrations

Qualifications / Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in piano performance
• Ability to read and perform traditional, contemporary, and other appropriate worship music
• Familiarity with current Catholic liturgical traditions, practices, and seasonal observances
• Strong ability to play piano, direct a choir, and sing
• Experience supporting or leading worship services is preferred
• Strong communication, organization, reliability, and interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful U.S. permanent resident with a valid Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
• Able to successfully complete applicable background screening and obtain required DBIDS/base-access credentials
• Comply with installation access, security, conduct, and training requirements