Percussion Specialist

Part-time, 10-month position

At Randolph School, PK-12 students become lifelong thinkers, creative problem solvers, and fearless leaders as they learn to embrace their full potential, prepare for a purposeful future and create epic possibilities for success. Randolph School is situated on two campuses within a mile of each other in Jones Valley on the southeastern side of Huntsville, Alabama, which was named in the U.S. News & World Report’s list of best cities in the United States to live. The 17-acre Drake campus houses pre-kindergarten through grade eight, while the Upper School is located at the 55-acre Garth campus which houses grades nine through twelve. Through a commitment to excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics, the school’s program and its faculty demand diligence and discipline while encouraging creativity and discovery. Above all, the school emphasizes honor, integrity, and character so that all in partnership with Randolph are elevated and inspired to enrich their families, communities, the nation, and the world.

Randolph School is seeking a Percussion Specialist, who will work with our middle and upper school percussionists. The Specialist will assist and support in a successful music program, working closely with our middle and upper school band directors.

Primary job responsibilities include:

Work with each of our percussion sections (6 th

grade Beginning Band, 7 th /8 th

grade Middle School Band, and 9 th -12 th

grade Upper School Band) for an average total of 5 class periods per week

Instruct students on percussion skills and techniques for pitched and non-pitched instruments

Compose and instruct drumline cadences for Middle and Upper School Pep Band

Rehearse drumline sectionals during and after school for Middle and Upper School Pep Band

Provide percussion ensemble repertoire for Concert Band

Prepare percussion ensembles with Beginning Band, Middle School Band, and Upper School Band for Fall and Spring performances

Prepare percussion ensembles for Spring solo and ensemble competition

Attend Fall and Spring Concerts and competitions

Maintain percussion equipment needs

Repair minor percussion equipment

Collaborate with and assist band directors

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required

Strong percussion musicianship

Prior teachingexperiencewith percussionists

Flexibility to occasionally work outside school hours for concerts

As a member institution, Randolph School is committed to the principles of diversity as stated by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). In that spirit, Randolph School does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender, or any other characteristic.

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