Marching Band Director

Keiser University; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Keiser University seeks a Director of the Marching Band who blends musical artistry with teaching excellence, identifies sequential learning steps, and guides students through them using varied methods and rehearsal techniques.

You will establish and grow the program, recruit and promote it, coordinate with Campus Activities for facility use, and engage with high schools and the community to build relationships and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Masters or higher in Music Education/Performing or related field.
• At least 3 years of professional marching band experience.
• Ability to recruit and manage program growth.

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 use of athletic facilities for practice.
• Community outreach to foster relationships and recruit from area high schools.

Skills

Musical instruction

Recruiting

Program leadership

Community outreach

Education

Master's degree in Music Education/Performing or related field

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