| Location | Brockton, MA |
Position Overview
Brockton High School is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled music educator to serve as the Wind Ensemble Director. The Wind Ensemble is an extracurricular ensemble designed to provide advanced performance opportunities for student musicians.
About the Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is an extracurricular ensemble that rehearses weekly from December through April, with additional rehearsals during February vacation. Designed to highlight advanced musical achievement, the ensemble focuses on the study and performance of high-quality, challenging wind band repertoire. The Wind Ensemble Director will recruit and audition students, establish the artistic direction of the ensemble, conduct rehearsals, and oversee all performance and festival preparation and coordination. Responsibilities
Recruit, audition, and select students for participation in the Brockton High School Wind Ensemble.
Build and sustain a high-quality extracurricular ensemble that promotes musical excellence and student achievement.
Plan and conduct weekly rehearsals from December through April.
Select rigorous repertoire that reflects the highest standards of wind ensemble literature.
Prepare students for public performances and represent the Brockton High School Music Program with professionalism and excellence.
Organize and coordinate ensemble performances, including scheduling, communication, and logistical planning.
Chaperone and supervise students during rehearsals, performances, festivals, and other ensemble-related events.
Qualifications
Massachusetts Music Educator Licensure preferred.
Experience directing secondary instrumental ensembles.
Demonstrated knowledge of wind band literature.
Experience conducting student auditions and developing advanced performing ensembles.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Commitment to maintaining a positive, inclusive, and rigorous musical environment.
Compensation
Stipend: $2000