The Associate Director of Concert Band supports the school’s instrumental music program through instruction, ensemble leadership, and student mentorship. This position includes primary responsibility for percussion instruction and development while assisting with the direction of the concert band program. The Associate Director collaborates with the Director of Bands and Performing Arts faculty to support performances, rehearsals, music education curriculum, and the overall growth of the instrumental music program.

Candidates should demonstrate strong expertise in percussion pedagogy and ensemble performance, with the ability to contribute to a comprehensive high school band program. Experience with or familiarity in string instruction is preferred and may support broader music program offerings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Bands in rehearsing and conducting the school’s concert band ensembles.
• Provide primary instruction and leadership for the percussion section, including technique, ensemble performance, and instrument maintenance.
• Teach music courses or sectional classes as assigned (e.g., percussion techniques, instrumental ensembles, music theory, or related courses).
• Prepare students for concerts, performances, festivals, and competitions.
• Lead sectional rehearsals and small ensemble coaching.
• Support concert preparation including repertoire selection, rehearsal planning, and performance logistics.
• Maintain percussion equipment, instruments, and inventory.
• Assist with recruitment and retention of students in the instrumental music program.
• Support extracurricular performances, concerts, and special school events.
• Collaborate with music faculty to strengthen the overall instrumental and performing arts program.
• Participate in school community life including faculty meetings, student events, and other duties typical of a high school faculty member.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Instrumental Performance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in percussion performance and pedagogy.
• Experience directing or assisting with concert band or instrumental ensembles.
• Ability to teach percussion techniques across multiple instruments (snare, timpani, mallets, auxiliary percussion).
• Strong rehearsal leadership and ensemble coaching skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Commitment to supporting student growth both musically and personally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music Education, Conducting, Percussion Performance, or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of teaching or ensemble directing experience at the secondary or collegiate level.
• Experience teaching or working with string ensembles or orchestral instruments.
• Experience with marching band, chamber ensembles, or contemporary percussion ensembles.
• Familiarity with music technology, arranging, or composition.

Key Competencies

• Ensemble conducting and rehearsal technique
• Percussion pedagogy and performance expertise
• Student mentorship and musical development
• Collaboration with faculty and arts programs
• Organizational and performance production skills