Assistant Director of Bands
Usmd, College Park, MD, United States
**The University of Maryland School of Music seeks a dynamic, creative, collaborative, and dedicated conductor-educator to serve as Assistant Director of Bands.**
**Qualified candidates should have:*** A genuine enjoyment & appreciation for athletic bands and working with non-music majors* Strong musicianship* Multiple successful years experience of teaching marching band* Experience working with collegiate athletic bands* Strong communication, planning, & organizing skills* Experience writing drill and music arrangements for athletic bands* Administrative & organizational experience - including coordinating logistics of ensemble travel* Knowledge of current trends in pedagogy and repertoire programming for instrumental ensembles****Preferred qualifications***** Experience arranging music for marching band* Experience providing student leadership training* Experience teaching marching band pedagogy* Experience designing halftime shows for college football audiences* Experience working with outdoor sound amplification and recording* Successful secondary teaching background* Demonstrated excellence in marching band, wind conducting, ensemble performance, or other creative activity* Evidence of potential for scholarly/creative contributions to the profession* Demonstrated success recruiting students at the collegiate level* Demonstrated commitment to and/or success in working with a wide range of populations on campus and in the community****Job Duties & Responsibilities***** 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* Co-teach the “Mighty Sound of Maryland” Marching Band* Lead the instruction and administration of the Maryland Pep Band (fall and spring semesters)* Conduct the University Band (fall and spring semesters)* Teach the Marching Band Pedagogy* Recruit students to the athletic band program* Undertake additional possible assignments based on the successful candidate’s secondary skills and program needs* Service to the department as assigned****Minimum Requirements***** Master of Music degree in wind conducting or a closely related field at the time of application* Three years of successful teaching experience at the university, community college, and/or high school level with a significant marching band component****Required Application Materials:***** Curriculum Vitae and cover letter* 10-15 minute video of concert ensemble rehearsal (camera facing conductor)* Video of marching band halftime performance featuring drill written by the candidate* List of 4-6 professional references and their contact information* PDF score & recording of an athletic band-style arrangement created by candidate****Optional***** 5–10 minute video of a concert ensemble performance (camera facing the conductor) **Best Consideration Date:** May 27, 2026 **Posting Close Date:** NA **Open Until Filled:** YesThe University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.**Resources*** Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities withThe University works hard to make its websites accessible to any and all users. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at one of the below options:Email: jobs@umd.edu
Phone: 301.405.7575
Maryland Relay: Dial 711
This contact information cannot be used to inquire about application status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
**Qualified candidates should have:*** A genuine enjoyment & appreciation for athletic bands and working with non-music majors* Strong musicianship* Multiple successful years experience of teaching marching band* Experience working with collegiate athletic bands* Strong communication, planning, & organizing skills* Experience writing drill and music arrangements for athletic bands* Administrative & organizational experience - including coordinating logistics of ensemble travel* Knowledge of current trends in pedagogy and repertoire programming for instrumental ensembles****Preferred qualifications***** Experience arranging music for marching band* Experience providing student leadership training* Experience teaching marching band pedagogy* Experience designing halftime shows for college football audiences* Experience working with outdoor sound amplification and recording* Successful secondary teaching background* Demonstrated excellence in marching band, wind conducting, ensemble performance, or other creative activity* Evidence of potential for scholarly/creative contributions to the profession* Demonstrated success recruiting students at the collegiate level* Demonstrated commitment to and/or success in working with a wide range of populations on campus and in the community****Job Duties & Responsibilities***** 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* Co-teach the “Mighty Sound of Maryland” Marching Band* Lead the instruction and administration of the Maryland Pep Band (fall and spring semesters)* Conduct the University Band (fall and spring semesters)* Teach the Marching Band Pedagogy* Recruit students to the athletic band program* Undertake additional possible assignments based on the successful candidate’s secondary skills and program needs* Service to the department as assigned****Minimum Requirements***** Master of Music degree in wind conducting or a closely related field at the time of application* Three years of successful teaching experience at the university, community college, and/or high school level with a significant marching band component****Required Application Materials:***** Curriculum Vitae and cover letter* 10-15 minute video of concert ensemble rehearsal (camera facing conductor)* Video of marching band halftime performance featuring drill written by the candidate* List of 4-6 professional references and their contact information* PDF score & recording of an athletic band-style arrangement created by candidate****Optional***** 5–10 minute video of a concert ensemble performance (camera facing the conductor) **Best Consideration Date:** May 27, 2026 **Posting Close Date:** NA **Open Until Filled:** YesThe University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.**Resources*** Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities withThe University works hard to make its websites accessible to any and all users. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at one of the below options:Email: jobs@umd.edu
Phone: 301.405.7575
Maryland Relay: Dial 711
This contact information cannot be used to inquire about application status. #J-18808-Ljbffr