Marching Band Director

Keiser University; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keiser University in Florida seeks a Director of the Marching Band who blends musical artistry with teaching. Identify and develop sequential learning steps for students, guide them through these steps with varied methods, and check progress during rehearsals that combine music and movement.

Responsibilities include establishing and developing the program, recruiting and directing all aspects, coordinating with Campus Activities for practice venues, and conducting community outreach to high

Qualifications

• Master's in Music Education or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional marching band experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop the marching band program.
• Recruit, direct, promote and maintain all aspects of the program.
• Coordinate with the Director of Campus Activities for practice venues.
• Community outreach to foster relationships and recruit from high schools.
• Plan performances and concerts, manage marketing and fundraising activities.

Skills

Recruiting

Community outreach

Program development

Fundraising

Education

Masters in Music Education

Job description

The Director of the Marching Band provides a balance of musical artistry and teaching. Identifies and develops creative sequential learning processes for students, guides them through these steps utilizing a variety of methods, and check for student learning. Engages students with an assortment of rehearsal techniques. Proficient at rehearsal pacing designed to stimulate student interaction with the music and movement elements involved.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Establish and develop the marching band program
• Recruit, direct, promote and maintain all aspects of the program
• Coordinate with the Director of Campus Activities for use of athletic facilities for practice
• Community outreach to foster relationships/recruit from high schools

Researches, recommends, oversees, directs, arranges, schedules, facilitates, plans, and/or evaluates applicable performances, programs, workshops and/or campus. Performs all community programming and organizational duties including and not limited to: marketing, fundraising, securing venues, contract administration, developing relationships with community stakeholders, and pursuing grant opportunities. Recruits potential students. Builds and maintains professional relationships with area band directors.

Travel Required

Yes. Going to area high schools to build relationships and recruiting

Education

Masters or better in Music Education/Perform or related field.

Experience

3 years of professional experience