Jazz Band Director
Endicott College
•$14,000 - $15,500•Onsite
About The Position
The School of Visual and Performing Arts at Endicott College is seeking an individual to direct the Jazz Band Ensemble. This role involves managing the operation of the Jazz Band, leading rehearsals and performances, scheduling, equipment and uniform management, administrative tasks such as student lists and grading, expenditure management, and music library organization. The position is based approximately 20 miles north of Boston, with free parking and accessibility via commuter rail.
Requirements
- Masters degree in music or related field preferred
- Established Band Musician/Leader
- Experience with jazz, rock, GB, pit and other bands
- Ability to provide vision necessary for the growth of a band program on the Endicott campus.
- Teaching experience in higher education or equivalent.
- Ability to lift and move thirty pounds
Responsibilities
- Directing and managing the operation of Jazz Band Ensemble in coordination with the Performing Arts Department
- Leading band rehearsals and performances
- Scheduling performances
- Managing equipment
- Managing uniforms/attire
- Administrative work associated with maintaining lists of students, grading etc.
- Managing expenditures
- Music library organization
- Chooses and acquires or arranges engaging music that students connect with, provides these charts and sometimes recordings to students
- Teach this music to the students in weekly rehearsals
- Perform music with students in at least 1 concert per semester
- Organizes opportunities for master classes or guest directors at least 1 time per semester in coordination with manager
- Assists with curriculum development of the band
- Arranges concerts and performance opportunities
- Maintains band operation: to be any collection of students, faculty and staff dedicated to making music of any related genre. May be comprised of multiple small ensembles, one larger group or any combination director advises
- Maintains archive of band activity program through photos, videos and press clips
- Liaison with other scholastic bands and directors
- Attends meetings of the School of Visual and Performing Arts
- Recruits students and possibly staff/faculty members
- Assists at Admissions and department recruiting events
- Assists in publicizing band events through press releases and other means
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Picturesque work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
