Drumline Instructor

Job Summary:

In collaboration with the band director, the drumline instructor is responsible for the planning and instruction of the high school’s drumline students. The instructor prepares appropriate music and rehearses the ensemble for independent performances in accordance with the school curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach all high school and middle school drumline classes

• Disciple students in a Christ-centered environment
• Work with the school’s band director during auditions and provide input into the placement of students on particular instruments of the drumline
• Instruct high school percussion students in essential rudimental skills and techniques
• Teach a solid repertoire of cadences for performances at games, pep rallies, and the Homecoming parade
• Re-write or adjust parts to accommodate the playing level of all students
• Teach simple marching techniques for parade performance
• Attend all rehearsals, sectionals, and performances (typically 5 football games, 2 pep rallies, the Homecoming parade, and 5 basketball games)
• Assist the drumline during pep band rehearsals with the Symphonic Band
• Choreograph simple routines to be performed at halftime shows
• Maintain inventories of percussion equipment, supplies, and materials
• Adjust and maintain percussion instruments ensuring timely availability for student use
• Other duties as assigned by the band director

Staff Core Values: 

DC will develop a world-class staff culture, characterized by employees who love God and love their neighbors (Mark 12:30-31) and, through example, model their commitment to Denver Christian’s core values:

• Solution-Oriented - I will help my colleagues meet challenges by contributing productively with the abilities God has given me.
• Relationally-Focused - My contribution to the success and holistic well-being of my colleagues is equally important as my own success and well-being.
• Creatively-Inspired - I will pray for wisdom and seek new solutions and improved processes when presented with opportunities to do so.
• Effort-Enthused - As a professional educator, I will choose to pursue instructional best practices with integrity, passion, and punctuality.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with middle and high school students in an educational setting
• Strong background in percussion performance
• Strong musical literacy skills
• Experience in the various sub-groups of the percussion section (i.e. snare, bass, tenors, mallets, auxiliary, etc.)
• Ability to inspire students, build enthusiasm and love of the subject
• Ability to tune and replace drumheads and do minor repairs on drumline equipment
• Seek to model Christ in attitude, speech, and actions
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and exercise good judgment in making decisions
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, administrators, and community members in a professional manner
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Physical Requirements:

•       Walking or Moving Around

•       Sitting

•       Light Lifting

Working Conditions:

• Indoor Environment:
  • The work is generally performed in an office setting, often with controlled temperature, lighting, and ventilation.  
• Regular Office Hours:
  • Office jobs typically follow standard working hours, often from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday

• Technology Use:
  • Work typically involves using computers, phones, and other office equipment, such as printers, scanners, or copiers.