Assistant Director Of Bands

University of Maryland School of Music

College Park, Maryland, US
$60,000 - $65,000 py
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Athletic bands
Non-music majors
Strong musicianship
** The University of Maryland School of Music is seeking an Assistant Director of Bands who is a dynamic and collaborative conductor-educator with a passion for athletic bands and experience in teaching marching band. The ideal candidate should possess strong musicianship, organizational skills, and a Master of Music degree in wind conducting or a related field, along with several years of relevant teaching experience. **

Job Summary

  • The University of Maryland School of Music seeks a dynamic, creative, collaborative, and dedicated conductor-educator to serve as Assistant Director of Bands.
  • Assist in the teaching and administration of the UMD Athletic Band program that includes 5 total instructional staff - 4 graduate assistants and 1 program coordinator.
  • Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Maryland School of Music is seeking an Assistant Director of Bands who is a dynamic and collaborative conductor-educator with a passion for athletic bands and experience in teaching marching band. The ideal candidate should possess strong musicianship, organizational skills, and a Master of Music degree in wind conducting or a related field, along with several years of relevant teaching experience. **

Salary

$60,000 - $65,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • athletic bands
  • non-music majors
  • strong musicianship
  • writing drill
  • music arrangements
  • administrative experience
  • coordinating logistics
  • current trends in pedagogy
  • repertoire programming

Nice-to-have

  • student leadership training
  • marching band pedagogy
  • halftime shows
  • outdoor sound amplification
  • scholarly/creative contributions
  • recruiting students
  • working with diverse populations

Key Requirements

  • Master of Music degree in wind conducting
  • Three years of successful teaching experience
  • Significant marching band component

Work Rights

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