Director of Bands

Location : 1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover

Job Type : Professional

Job Number : 2025-00229

Division : Athletics, Recreation and Co Curricular Activities

Department : Athletics

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

General Description of the Position

The Director of Bands is responsible for the administration of the total band program which includes but is not limited to scheduling and organization of all band performances and rehearsals, coordination of travel, fundraising, recruiting, supervision, cultivating relationships with alumni and the community, building & maintaining a nationally recognized band program, advising & mentoring of band members along with monitoring them academically and socially. The ideal candidate will be a highly qualified musician with a strong and effective commitment to music education and conducting.

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential Functions

1. Provide overall leadership of the band staff and their responsibilities including band arranging, field show design, program development, a scholarship program, and fundraising.

2. Coordinate band activities with the Athletic Department.

3. Recruiting, advising / mentoring activities, and promoting the band within the state, nationally, and internationally, and must be significantly active in creative and / or research activities consistent with all faculty appointments.

4. Organize, direct, and administer a comprehensive university band program including Wind Ensemble, Marching, Concert, Jazz, and Pep bands.

5. Teach courses, as assigned, within the Music Program based on strengths and experience. Courses may include Conducting, Jazz Improvisation, and Music Education. Other duties may be assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to direct, develop, write drill, chart half-time shows, and arrange music for a show-style marching band. Demonstrate an ability to develop, conduct, and maintain a strong instrumental program that includes marching, symphonic, jazz, Pep bands, wind, and other small ensembles.

2. Teach band courses.

3. Supervise Assistant Band directors, staff, and members.

4. Adhere to university scholarship and recruitment guidelines.

Qualification Standards

1. Experience as either a Director of Bands or Assistant Director of Bands is required.

2. Master's degree in music and / or a related field is required, a Doctorate degree is preferred.

3. At least three (3) years of experience at a university or 10 years' experience in middle or secondary education.

4. Demonstrate arranging for marching band by supplying at least 3 scores for arrangements you have done.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of drills by supplying at least 3 charts of marching band field drills you have designed along with a video of those field shows.

EEO Statement

Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Equal opportunity employer / program'' and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities''.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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