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CURRENT JOB LISTINGS
Position: Assistant Band Director
County: Fulton
Location: Webb Bridge Middle School
Job Description: Webb Bridge Middle School in Alpharetta, GA is accepting resumes for an Assistant Band Director for the 2024-2025 school year. This assignment is independently contracted and is not an official Fulton County Schools position. The WBMS band serves over 400 students daily, consistently receives superior ratings at LGPE, and has recently performed at the Music For All Southeastern Regional Concert Band Festival and the UGA Midfest Band Festival as an invited ensemble. Next year, the band has been selected to perform at the 2025 GMEA Conference. Interested applicants should please email Kirk Stroud (stroud@fultonschools.org) and Erick Stallings (stallingsel@fultonschools.org).
Date Posted: July 15, 2024
Position: Band Director/General Music Position
County: Bartow
Location: Excel Christian Academy
Job Description: Can be a full time or part-time job. Contact Rodney Stewart if interested at: rstewart@excelca.org for more information.
Date Posted: July 8, 2024
Position: Assistant Band Director
County: Henry
Location: Strong Rock Christian School
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Job Description: Strong Rock Christian School in Locust Grove has an immediate opening for the position of Assistant Band Director. The primary focus of this position is the instruction of our Middle/HS bands in a 100% co-taught setting. This assistant director also assists with leading the Marching Patriots. Additional opportunities include a jazz band and other small ensembles during the year. A Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education is required. All candidates should possess or be qualified for state certification in Music (P-12). Those seeking certification through an alternative pathway (TAPP) will also be considered. Strong Rock Christian School is an independent Christian school without church or denominational affiliation. While not required of our students, all SRCS faculty and staff must be able to articulate a personal Christian testimony and sign a statement of faith which can be found at http://strongrockchristianschool.com/statement-of-faith/.
To Apply: Interested parties should send a resume to the Strong Rock Director of Fine Arts, Steven Davis, at SDavis@strong-rock.com. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete an official application and be scheduled for interview.
Date Posted: July 8, 2024
Position: Percussion Director
County: Carroll
Location: Villa Rica HS
Job Description: The Villa Rica High School Band Program has an immediate opening for a highly qualified and dynamic Percussion Director. The program has experienced exponential growth over the past 5 years, and we are looking for someone with a future-focused mindset to continue this pattern in subsequent years. The ideal candidate must be prepared to implement plans to manage a large number of percussionists and yield firm and consistent performance expectations. The candidate must possess both a strong pedagogical and performance background. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate high quality instruction in both concert band, marching band, and jazz band. Responsibilities include teaching percussionists in their respective ensembles and attendance at all marching band events in the fall. This includes after school rehearsals, performances, football games, and parades. Responsibilities also include attendance at select after school rehearsals and all performances for the three concert ensembles. Candidates will be responsible for selecting percussion ensemble literature for performance throughout the school year. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should E-mail a letter of interest and résumé to R. Kevin Brown kevin.brown@carrollcountyschools.com and Ann Wilson ann.wilson@carrollcountyschools.com.
Date Posted: July 3, 2024
Position: Orchestra Director
County: Fulton
Location: Tri-Cities HS
Job Description: Full-time orchestra position for the 2024-2025 school year. The position may include music technology classes. Tri-Cities High School is a Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School in Fulton County Schools. Interested candidates should email their resume to Dr. Tarik Rowland at rowlandt@fultonschools.org.
Date Posted: June 28, 2024
Position: Middle School Band Teacher/HS Assistant Director
County: Wilkinson
Location: Wilkinson County Middle School
Job Description: This band program is going into its 4th developmental year. The school is on a period schedule with there being 3 tiered levels of band classes to 6th-8th grade. In the most recent school year, the wind ensemble participated in the St. Patrick's Day Festival at West Laurens High School and earned an overall EXCELLENT score after almost 20 years of none participation. The marching band is show style that is gearing toward taking the field this upcoming school year. The current director's primary instrument is brass. A candidate with percussion background is preferred. Please email xavier.walker@wilkinson.k12.ga.us for more information.
Date Posted: June 26, 2024
Position: Cobb New Horizons Memory Lane Jazz Ensemble Director
County: Cobb
Location: KSU Brandsmart Building (Kennesaw, GA)
Job Description: Cobb New Horizons Memory Lane Jazz Ensemble
Position: Director for Memory Lane Jazz Ensemble
Type: Part Time / $300/Month plus Bonus
Application Due: August 5, 2024
Program Summary:
The Memory Lane Jazz Ensemble is part of the Cobb New Horizons Organization. The Ensemble has been together for more than a decade and was founded by its first director, Carl Merwin. The Ensemble has 19 seasoned musicians who perform a variety of traditional big band, swing, dance, jazz, and popular compositions including vocals. We currently play over 200 arrangements. The ensemble performs several times throughout the year for community and private events including fundraisers, concerts, dinners, and dances.
Primary Duties:
- Serve as Director for the Memory Lane Jazz Ensemble
- Coordinate and Collaborate with Cobb New Horizons Vice Presidents on aspects of scheduling performances.
- Build and maintain positive and professional relationships with the community.
- Maintain an active and ongoing recruiting presence in the band and community.
- Participate in Cobb New Horizons Board Meetings as needed.
- Select and purchase (as needed) the music to be performed.
- Must be able to effectively teach and rehearse the music.
- Coordinate with Jazz Ensemble Music Librarians as needed.
- Coordinate with Jazz Ensemble Equipment Crew with transportation of equipment to and from gigs.
- Communicates with ensemble members via email providing playlists for rehearsals and performances. Communications will include directions and schedules for all performances.
- Coordinates with Jazz Ensemble Audio Crew on setting up and tearing down the audio system.
Preferred Qualifications:
A qualified candidate brings a wealth of skills and abilities to the program. They are highly organized and can efficiently manage and prioritize diverse responsibilities. Their keen attention to detail ensures consistently high-quality work. They are versatile, adeptly handling multiple concurrent tasks without compromising performance. With strong administrative and leadership skills, they are capable of overseeing projects and guiding teams to success. They are self-motivated and independent, with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills. Their proven excellence as an educator makes them an invaluable asset capable of contributing significantly to the organization objectives and fostering a productive, harmonious workplace. It is expected that the selected candidate will commit to regular and punctual attendance at weekly rehearsals throughout the year. The jazz band rehearses on Monday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the old Brandsmart facility on the campus of Kennesaw State University located at 3305 Busbee Drive NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. The New Horizons Bands normally are inactive from the second week in December until the second week in January. The Monday prior to July 4th is usually an off day as is Labor Day each year.
Preferred Requirements:
1 Educational Level: Minimum of a Bachelor of Music or Music Education degree
2 Previously or currently holds a K-12 teaching certificate and/or has 5+ years experience
3 Record of successful experience leading an advanced jazz ensemble with references
4 Record of successful teaching experience with references
5 Demonstrates rehearsal and teaching skills by working with the Memory Lane Jazz Ensemble for one rehearsal.
Deadline for applications is August 5, 2024
Interested applicants should send a (1) Letter of Intent, (2) a complete resume, and (3) a list of three references along with contact information to: Or
The Cobb New Horizons Band Send application material via Email to:
PO Box 440791 board-list@cobbnewhorizonsband.com
Kennesaw, Ga. 30160
Please direct any questions about the application process to
Ms. Christi Brogden, Cobb New Horizons Band President, at president@cobbnewhorizonsband.com
Date Posted: June 25, 2024
Position: Church Pianist
County: Newton
Location: Zion Baptist Church
Job Description: Zion Baptist Church in Covington, GA is seeking a pianist. Time requirements are weekly Sunday morning worship, occasional Sunday evening worship, weekly Wednesday night choir and orchestra rehearsals. In addition, there will be 6-7 extra rehearsals in preparation for seasonal programs. Must have experience accompanying choirs. For a complete job description, please email jmurdock@zbcga.org
Date Posted: June 24, 2024
Position: Elementary Music
County: Decatur County
Location: Bainbridge, GA
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Job Description: Elementary Music Position
Date Posted: June 24, 2024
Position: Chorus Director
County: Fulton
School: Renaissance Middle School
Job Description: Full-time Chorus Teacher position! Renaissance Middle School is seeking a Choral Director to continue the progress of building a new choral program. Duties include teaching 6-8 grade students, offering All-State opportunities, attending GMEA festivals and holding school and community concerts. This is an excellent job with the opportunity to build a great choral program with your own vision. You will have access to a new choral library and a piano lab. Preferred job qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in music or music education with a teaching certification. If you are interested in this job, please email, and send your resume to Kenton Jolliff at jolliffk@fultonschools.org
Date Posted: June 22, 2024
Position: Private Lesson Teachers
County: Fulton
School: Woodward Academy
Job Description: The Woodward Academy Band Program has openings for adjunct trumpet, saxophone, and low brass teachers for students in grades 5-12 for the 2024-25 academic year.. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence as a teacher, as well as significant experience and accomplishment as a performer. This position allows the teacher to schedule their own studio, both during and outside of the school day. Interested candidates should submit their resume with references and a brief letter of introduction via email to Mr. Jeffrey Rowser, Upper School Band Director, at jeffrey.rowser@woodward.edu, Mrs. Valerie Morgan, Middle School Band Director, at valerie.morgan@woodward.edu, and Ms. Reid Hall, Lower School Band Director at reid.hall@woodward.edu.
Date Posted: June 21, 2024
Position: Chorus Director
County: Henry
Location: Luella Middle School
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Date Posted: June 18, 2024
Position: Orchestra Director
County: Henry
Location: Hampton Middle School
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Date Posted: June 18, 2024
Position: Orchestra Director
County: DeKalb
Location: Lakeside High School
Link to Job Posting: Click here
Job Description: Director of a well-established orchestra program in the Emory area. Great community and collaborative performing arts department.
Date Posted: June 18, 2024