Military Bandmaster & Cadet Music Educator

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrave Military Academy is seeking a Bandmaster / Music Teacher to lead and grow its instrumental program. You will direct marching and ceremonial bands, provide comprehensive music instruction, and recruit cadet musicians to participate across ensembles.

You will coordinate with the Academic Dean and Military Department to support military reviews, ceremonies, and campus events while maintaining discipline, leadership, and academic excellence inside a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music education, performance, conducting, or related field is required.
• Experience directing or performing in military-style bands is preferred.
• Knowledge of military reviews, ceremonies, and parades is required.
• Proficiency in teaching brass, woodwind, percussion, and drum major fundamentals.
• Strong leadership, scheduling, budgeting, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage Hargrave Military Academy's instrumental music program including marching and ceremonial bands.
• Provide classroom instruction in music, theory, and history for diverse skill levels.
• Recruit, develop, and retain cadet musicians and create opportunities for participation.
• Coordinate with Commandant and Military Department for musical support during reviews and ceremonies.
• Establish rehearsal schedules balancing academic, military, and campus-life commitments.
• Coordinate performances with campus and off-campus stakeholders and events.
• Collaborate with Chaplain for chapel music support and faith-based events.
• Lead chapel band, pep band, choir, and other ensembles as needed.
• Prepare cadets for major events and manage inventory, equipment, and budget for the program.
• Plan travel and logistics for off-campus performances; ensure supervision and policy compliance.

Skills

Music leadership

Band management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in music education, music performance, conducting, or related field

Job description

Hargrave Military Academy is seeking a Bandmaster / Music Teacher to lead and grow its instrumental program. You will direct marching and ceremonial bands, provide comprehensive music instruction, and recruit cadet musicians to participate across ensembles.

You will coordinate with the Academic Dean and Military Department to support military reviews, ceremonies, and campus events while maintaining discipline, leadership, and academic excellence inside a structured environment.