Brass Technician

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Attend all rehearsals, band camps, and performances, actively participating in assisting students in sectional and whole group rehearsals. Instruct basic to advanced woodwind exercises and fundamentals. Organize and lead rehearsals and sectionals. Develop and implement the visual design of the program. Instruct the Brass technique. Show design collaboration with drill writers and unit staff. Repair and maintain equipment. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Athletic Director, Band Director, Percussion Caption Head, Band staff, Band members, School Administration, Booster Organization, and Custodial Staff. Recommend new equipment purchases within the budget allocations for Band Director approval. Consultant to booster, Director, and parents in areas of percussion studies within the marching arts programs. Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Band Directot will provide for a successful program. LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies Honesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality Leadership Competencies Models Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively Functional Competencies Technical Capabilities Computer Literacy Data Analysis and Management Fiscal Planning and Management Project Management Strategic Planning EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED; higher education degree preferred. Experience in the marching arts including DCI, WGI, and or high school and college marching arts is required.  Experience in current marching arts technology including sound reinforcement systems, MIDI, sound design, microphones, and live audio engineering is required. Experience as a battery or front ensemble tech is required.  Experience in the various sub-groups of the unit required. Experience in composing and choreographing routines for the various units required. Experience working with school-aged students is required; preferably at the high school level. Experience with drill writing software is preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Brass Techniques Audio engineering and sound design Equipment maintenance and repair Marching band musical performance Performing with a drums corps, university marching, or military organization Instruction/adjudication of a drum corps or marching organization  Composing and choreographing routines for the various percussion units Working with K-12 students Collaboration with multiple groups SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY None  TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employeto perform the essential functions of this job successfullyob. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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