Temporary Marching Band Percussion Instructor

Position: Temporary Marching Band Percussion Instructor

Department: Academic Affairs

Report to: Band Director

Position Overview

The Temporary Percussion Instructor supports the college marching band by providing musical instruction, technique development, and performance leadership for the drumline. This role works closely with the Band Director and other instructional staff to ensure high-quality musical performance, discipline, and a positive educational environment for student musicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and rehearse all percussion sections during band camp, weekly rehearsals, and performances.
• Develop and implement technique programs that strengthen rhythmic accuracy, musicality, and ensemble cohesion.
• Assist with show design, including percussion arrangements, warmups, cadences, and stand tunes as needed.
• Provide individual and group instruction to improve student musicians' skills, confidence, and performance readiness.
• Coordinate percussion logistics, including equipment inventory, maintenance, setup, and storage.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure percussion parts align with the overall musical and visual design of the marching show.
• Model professionalism and leadership, fostering a positive, inclusive, and disciplined rehearsal environment.
• Attend all required rehearsals, performances, and events, including band camp, home games, select away games, parades, and exhibitions.
• Support recruitment efforts, helping attract and retain talented percussionists for the program.

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Qualifications

• Extensive experience teaching and leading drumlines in a marching band, drum corps, or indoor percussion setting.

• Proven ability to instruct percussion students through effective technique development and ensemble training.

• Strong understanding of marching percussion pedagogy, rehearsal strategies, and performance expectations.

• Demonstrated success in developing percussionists with varying skill levels, from beginners to advanced performers.

• Ability to create a positive, inclusive, disciplined, and motivating learning environment for college-aged students.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with band staff to support musical and visual program needs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with percussion arranging and show design.

• Familiarity with contemporary marching band trends, instructional technology, and teaching methods.

• Ability to mentor and develop student leaders and section captains.

Work Schedule

This is a seasonal, academic-year position requiring availability for the following:

• Band camp, typically held one to two weeks before the semester begins.

• Regular rehearsals two to four times per week.

• Football games and designated College or band events.

• Occasional weekend travel for away games, exhibitions, parades, and special performances.