Job Description
Title: Director of the Regimental Band State Role Title: Professional - Lecturer Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience Pay Band: UG Agency: Virginia Military Institute Location: Virginia Military Institute Agency Website: www.vmi.edu Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties VMI is accepting applications for the full-time position of Director of the Regimental Band. Reporting to the Commandant, this position is responsible for all aspects of the 150-piece college Military Band and Pipe Band. Specific Responsibilities of the Band Director: • Recruits and auditions matriculating cadets for participation in the Regimental Band. • Conducts and supervises the musical training and marching techniques of all Band members. • Selects and purchases appropriate music for use in Institute parades and ceremonies. • Oversees the selection, maintenance, and usage of instruments. • Provides assistance in matters regarding music copyrights and royalties. • Plans and coordinates two to three Band trips per academic year to promote and encourage visibility for the Corps of Cadets, the Institute, and Regimental Band. • Manages the Band’s annual budget. • Develops and promotes the Regimental Band to the highest possible degree of excellence in appearance, performance, quality of musicianship, and professionalism. • Plans, rehearses, maintains, and coordinates the activities of small ensembles including the Jazz Band, Drum Ensemble, and Institute Brass Quintet. • Supervises the Pipe Band Director. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required. • Knowledge of overall operation of an instrumental music program. • Ability to manage a budget and personnel. • Ability to implement policy and procedures. • Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to instruct cadets using a variety of technological applications and platforms. Additional Considerations • Earned Master’s Degree. • Minimum of six years assigned to a Military Band. • Service in the armed forces. • Three to five years of experience in higher education. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Please include a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This is a full-time, annually contracted position with a generous benefits package. The incumbent will wear a military uniform and observe military customs and courtesies. Start date will be approximately 15 April 2024. Contact Information Name: Tamara Wade Phone: 540-464-7051 Email: wadete@vmi.edu In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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