HHS Marching Band Director (Job # 3764)

Calvert County Public School District•Frederick, MD

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The high school band director is the representative of the principal to ensure that the All-County, Tri-County, District XII, and State events plus the marching band have a reflective representation of the school community. The teacher will work with the administration, students, conductors and adjudicators to assure a successful experience for students and successful public performances. These efforts can be accomplished through after-school rehearsals, weekend events, and performance events. Teachers shall enforce and adhere to the policies, rules, and guidelines of the Board of Education, the school, the Maryland Music Educators Association, The Southern Maryland Music Educators Conference, the Maryland Band Directors Association, and the governing body of the competitive marching band circuit in which the school participates.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated management, leadership and human relations skills
Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions
Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion
Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Nominate students to participate in the All-County, Tri-County, District XII, and State events and obtain appropriate parent permission.
Prepare students in sight-reading, scales, and the required music literature to participate in the All-County, Tri-County, District XII and State auditions, rehearsals, concerts and Performance Assessments.
Serve as a judge for the All-County and Tri-County Honor Band auditions.
Teach the concert literature to students who are selected for participation in all honor bands at the All-County, Tri-County, District XII, and State levels.
Attend the rehearsals and concert, actively participating in assisting students in sectional and whole group rehearsals at the All-County and Tri-County levels.
Assist in preparing the rehearsal and concert facilities for the All-County and Tri-County Honor Bands, the District XII Performance Assessment, and the District XII Solo and Ensemble Performance Assessment.
Prepare students for participation in the District XII and State Solo and Ensemble Performance Assessment by assisting in literature selection, performance preparation, and in securing an accompanist, if needed.
Audition students and select the students who will serve as color guard, percussion, winds, and drum major.
Organize and meet regularly with the Band Boosters to plan fundraising.
Budget monies for the year, including staff, music, uniforms, transportation, equipment.
Plan and host a one to two week summer band camp.
Select a show concept, order and arrange the music and the drill.
Hire additional staff to assist as per CCPS guidelines
Work with the Activities Director to secure locations for practice and shows.
Provide for the design, purchase, maintenance, assignment, and cleaning of the uniforms.
Provide for the purchase and repair of all instruments and equipment.
Co-ordinate the transportation of all students, equipment, instruments, to and from competitions and parades.
Co-ordinate Boosters or parent volunteers to assist with food, water, concessions, uniforms, transportation, and set up of the pit.
Schedule the marching band season of competitions and parades.
Purchase tickets and pay any fees.
Make arrangements for publicity, pictures, and celebrations of success.
Contact businesses for sponsors and trophies.
Arrange chaperones.
Rehearse students on the music and the drill.
Participate in enough competitions to qualify for participation at the state level.
Make arrangements to attend the culminating championship competitions should the group qualify.
Other duties as assigned by the Principal or the Supervisor of Instruction that will provide for a successful program.
Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Activities Director