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Band Director/Instrumental Music

Alabama Department of Education, Mobile, AL, USA

Job type: Full Time


Band Director/Instrumental Music Instructor

The Band Director/Instrumental Music Instructor is responsible for the direction of the Philharmonic Orchestra, Concert Band, Strings and Orchestra, Wind Studies, and Jazz Studies programs in order to establish a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers students unparalleled preparation for higher education and a profession in the arts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborates with arts instructors/directors to develop a strategic plan for continued conservatory growth
Communicates effectively with parents, students, faculty, and colleagues
Develops and oversees curriculum and assessments for the Instrumental Music conservatory
Teaches various courses in the conservatory program
Participates in school meetings and professional development activities
Organizes and conducts the student selection process
Develops and manages Instrumental Music recruitment initiatives
Conducts open house presentations for prospective students and parents
Oversees all aspects of Instrumental Music events, productions, and performances
Manages community outreach, special projects, arts partnerships, and guest artist relationships
Develops and manages Instrumental Music fundraising activities
Manages Instrumental Music budget and administration
Actively performs at a professional level in area of expertise and participates in professional music or music education organizations