Marching Band Battery/Percussion Technician

Camp Hill, PA; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 1,500 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

The Camp Hill Marching Band seeks a Battery/Percussion Technician for the 2026 season. This role involves responsibility for implementing the technique program and providing instruction during rehearsals. The technician must attend all scheduled rehearsals and competitions, along with staff meetings. Experience in marching band competitions such as WGI and DCI/DCA is preferred but not mandatory. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about music education and working with young musicians.

Qualifications

• Experience performing or teaching in WGI and DCI/DCA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Attend all marching band rehearsals prior to band camp and regular season rehearsals.
• Attend competition performances unless otherwise arranged.
• Implement the technique program set by the Battery Director.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings throughout the year.
• Notify the Marching Band Director of any scheduling conflicts.

Job description

The Camp Hill Marching Band is searching for a Battery/Percussion Technician for the 2026 season. This individual would be responsible for the implementation of the technique program within the drum line and instruction in rehearsals. There is no indoor percussion commitment. This individual would also be responsible for attending our summer spring training, two-week band camp, and regular season rehearsals.

The Camp Hill Marching Band competes in the USBands 3-Open division. Experience performing or teaching in WGI and DCI/DCA is preferred but not required.

Essential Functions:

• Be in attendance for all marching band rehearsals prior to the band camp, any scheduled percussion mini-camps, band camp, and scheduled rehearsals through the marching band season to teach music and assist in drill (if necessary) to the percussion section.
• Attend any competition in which the band is scheduled to perform unless otherwise arranged with the Marching Band Director.
• Implement technique program set forth by the Battery Director.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled throughout the year.
• Provides ample notification to the Marching Band Director if scheduling conflicts arise that will lead to missing rehearsals or performances.