Director of Bands

Wiley College; Marshall (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiley University in Marshall, TX seeks a Director of Bands to lead and advance its instrumental program. You will supervise ensembles, teach instrumental music courses, and guide recruitment, retention, and student success across the band program.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Music or Music Education, demonstrated conducting ability, and experience building a diverse, high‑quality program. You will oversee budgets, coordinate performances, and collaborate with faculty and the

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music or music education is required.
• Proven ability to conduct instrumental music classes and ensembles.
• Experience recruiting music students and building a diverse program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct instrumental ensembles during rehearsals and performances.
• Teach instrumental music courses as deemed necessary by Academic Affairs.
• Recruit and retain students, and promote the band program within the university and community.
• Develop and manage annual budget for the band program in consultation with university leadership.
• Organize performances, coordinate schedules, and prepare materials for public relations.
• Attend department meetings and participate in committees as assigned.

Skills

Conduct ensembles

Music education

Recruiting

Budget management

Education

Master's Degree in Music or Music Education

Job description

Wiley University is currently seeking qualified applicants for the Director of Bands position. Under the supervision of the President and CEO, the Director of Bands has administrative responsibilities and instructional oversite for the band program including the management of the recruitment, retention, and success of the program. This includes, but not limited to: conducting ensembles/bands, teaching instrumental music courses as deemed necessary by the office of Academic Affairs, direct, and develop the instrumental music program including performance ensembles. The Director of Bands will also actively recruit students and provide a positive and encouraging environment for collegiate level learning.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

To understand and commit to the mission of the University provides a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, and career goals.”

Student recruitment including, but not limited to, awarding music scholarships, actively recruiting music/band students from both in state and out of state high schools, utilizing social media and other communications to recruit and retain music/band students.

Manage and direct all instrumental performance groups during athletic events, special University events, and community events, both on and off campus.

Schedule, plan, and organize performances both on and off campus including the preparation of performance materials for Public Relations for each concert and/or performance.

Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Establish and implement a yearly budget in consultation with the President and CEO.

Coordinate Band Fundraising events through approval of the President and CEO including the responsibility to seek funding through relevant grants, promote the band through involvement in the community, and assist in soliciting items for the Foundation auction.

Order and maintain inventories of appropriate equipment, instruments, music and uniforms, as needed.

Attend all department meetings as requested and serve on other University committees as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Music or Music Education required.

Proven ability to conduct and teach instrumental music classes and ensembles.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven ability to conduct and teach instrumental music classes and ensembles.

Ability to manage, direct, and develop an instrumental program.

Demonstrated success in recruiting.

Ability to maintain teaching schedules, organize time, and execute duties in the delivery and support of high quality instruction.

Proven ability to work with diverse populations including traditional and non-traditional students.