Girls' Drumline Instructor (NJ) South Amboy Location

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The SoulDeevas' Performing Arts Company is searching for a Drumline Instructor to lead its first all-girls drumline! The program is not intended to start until summer-2020, but an instructor is needed to come onboard now and work virtually to help plan the program which will either be held in South Amboy, Newark or Rahway, New Jersey. Specific duties include all phases of drumline development and management - including

1. Developing a budget (along with Director) and "needs" list for the band.
2. Recommending maximum/minimum amount of girls to participate and developing plan for auditions.
3. Recruiting, interviewing and supervising any assistants.
4. Creating full-season repertoire.
5. Working with Director to determine performing/competitive opportunities.
6. Instructing and rehearsing percussion parts to the full band music and teaching cadences for marching/playing at athletic, school and community events.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 Extensive percussion experience required, with marching band experience preferred.
 Previous experience with instructing/teaching percussion preferred.
 Availability for practices with students at agreed upon practice schedule.
 Ability to tune/replace drum heads and do minor repairs on drumline equipment
 Must have strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
 Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members
 Maintain high level of ethical behavior

Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter that outlines their drumline experience to souldeevas@gmail.com. There is tremendous opportunity for growth for the right individual and will grow into a "paid" position over time.