Instumental - Senior Jazz Band

Starting Date:

Sep 1, 2026

Job Description
Job Posting: Brockton High School Senior Jazz Band Director

Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate Senior Jazz Band Director to lead our senior jazz ensemble. This stipend position plays a vital role in developing advanced student musicians and representing the district through multiple performances throughout the academic year.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and lead engaging and effective weekly rehearsals

Develop students’ advanced jazz performance skills and ensemble cohesion

Select appropriate and challenging jazz repertoire

Prepare students for high-quality performances

Oversee concert logistics including setup and breakdown as needed

Maintain a safe and supportive rehearsal environment

Collaborate with music department staff, school administration, and community leaders

Qualifications

Experience directing high school or advanced-level jazz ensembles

Strong background in jazz performance, theory, and pedagogy

Demonstrated ability to teach and inspire student musicians

Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Reliable attendance and commitment to all rehearsals and performances

Time Commitment
Approximately 145 hours of work from June through April.

Performance Responsibilities
The Senior Jazz Band performs 8–10 concerts throughout the year, which include school and community events. Community event performances vary from year to year. The Senior Jazz Band Director is responsible for identifying, coordinating, and organizing these performance opportunities. The band performs at the following events:

Holiday Pops Concert (December)

Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education (MAJE) Festival (February/ March)

All City Jazz Concert (April)

Compensation
Stipend: $5,000

Position Type
After school/Evening

Salary
$5,000 to $5,000 Stipend

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Rebecca Desmond, Director of Music K-12

43 Crescent Street

Brockton, Massachusetts 02301

Phone: 508-580-7000

Email: rebeccamdesmond@bpsma.org

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