Indoor Percussion Program Lead - High School

Upper Moreland Township School District, Inc; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Moreland High School in Willow Grove seeks an Indoor Percussion Director to lead the program for the season. You will oversee instructional staff, design, rehearsal planning, and competitive preparation, while coordinating with the Athletics & Activities Director.

The role emphasizes creating a positive, disciplined environment, developing students, and ensuring performance readiness for MAIN and WGI circuits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in indoor percussion, marching percussion, music education, or a related performing arts discipline.
• Previous instructional or leadership experience with competitive percussion ensembles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of percussion performance techniques, ensemble development, and competitive indoor percussion.
• Familiarity with MAPs and WGI rules, adjudication systems, and competitive expectations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate a clear vision, philosophy, and set of goals for the program.
• Oversee all aspects of program operations throughout the season.
• Develop and manage the seasonal calendar, including rehearsals, performances, competitions, and special events.
• Coordinate with program administration regarding scheduling, facility needs, transportation, equipment, and other logistical requirements.
• Ensure program activities align with established organizational expectations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain regular communication with program administration regarding progress, challenges, and operational needs.
• Participate in planning meetings and provide timely updates as requested.
• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to all instructional and design staff.
• Collaborate with administration on staff selection, assignments, and responsibilities.
• Establish clear instructional expectations and performance standards for staff members.
• Coordinate staff schedules and ensure appropriate instructional coverage at rehearsals and events.
• Facilitate regular staff communication to maintain consistency in instruction and program objectives.
• Address staff performance concerns professionally and promptly in coordination with administration.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and supportive working environment.
• Lead the development and implementation of the ensemble's competitive production.
• Collaborate with designers, arrangers, choreographers, and instructional staff to create a cohesive musical and visual program.
• Establish artistic priorities appropriate to the ensemble's classification, abilities, and competitive goals.
• Oversee the development, teaching, and refinement of musical and visual content.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of program design throughout the season and coordinate necessary adjustments.
• Ensure all design elements, including music, staging, props, costuming, and visual presentation, support the overall production.
• Establish instructional standards that prioritize fundamental skills, technical development, musicality, performance quality, and ensemble achievement.
• Develop and oversee a structured rehearsal process with clear objectives and measurable progress.
• Provide direct instruction and feedback as appropriate.
• Ensure instructional methods accommodate varying student experience and skill levels.
• Promote student leadership, personal responsibility, professionalism, and accountability.
• Establish a positive rehearsal culture that balances high expectations with encouragement and support.
• Address student behavioral or participation concerns in accordance with organizational policies.
• Prepare the ensemble for participation in applicable indoor percussion circuits, including MAIN and WGI events.
• Establish competitive goals and monitor progress toward those objectives.
• Review adjudicator feedback, scores, and performance evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate competitive priorities and necessary adjustments to instructional staff and students.
• Oversee performance-day preparation, including warm-ups, equipment readiness, scheduling, and ensemble conduct.
• Ensure students and staff represent Upper Moreland professionally at all events.
• Collaborate with program administration to develop and operate within an approved seasonal budget.
• Identify equipment, supplies, design, and instructional resources necessary for program success.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, inventory, storage, and transportation.
• Obtain required approvals before committing program funds or making purchases.
• Promote responsible use and care of organizational resources.
• Maintain timely, professional communication with students, families, staff, and administration.
• Communicate rehearsal expectations, attendance requirements, schedules, and important program information.
• Respond appropriately to concerns raised by students, families, or staff.
• Model professionalism, integrity, reliability, and respect.
• Follow all applicable student safety, supervision, and participant protection policies.
• Support the broader mission and educational values of the Upper Moreland music programs.

Skills

Indoor percussion

Music education

Staff leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Upper Moreland High School in Willow Grove seeks an Indoor Percussion Director to lead the program for the season. You will oversee instructional staff, design, rehearsal planning, and competitive preparation, while coordinating with the Athletics & Activities Director.

The role emphasizes creating a positive, disciplined environment, developing students, and ensuring performance readiness for MAIN and WGI circuits.