High School Band Director Expectations

HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR



Responsibilities:

 •          Teaches all assigned music classes based on the NNPS Music Curriculum

 •          Band Camp, prior to school opening:   10 days @ 8 hours per day or the equivalent.

 •          After school rehearsals:

 –         1st nine weeks:             2-3 rehearsals per week @ 2.5 hours each or the equivalent

 –         2nd nine weeks:            2 rehearsals per week @ 2.5 hours each or the equivalent

 –         3rd nine weeks:             2 rehearsals per week @ 2.5 hours each or the equivalent

 –         4th nine weeks:             2 rehearsals per week @ 2.5 hours each or the equivalent

 •          All High School Varsity Home Football Games (as scheduled)

 •          2 Newport News Community Parades (Southeast Community Days Parade, Denbigh Days Parade)

 •          At least 2 Fall Field Show Competitions

 •          At least 2 Evening Concerts during the school year

 •          Participates in NNPS All-City Band Audition and Event

 •          Participates in All-District Band Audition and Event

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0level1lfo2; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Participates in All-State Band Audition and Event (for eligible students)

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0level1lfo2; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Participates in District Band Assessment

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0level1lfo2; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Participates in District Jazz Ensemble Assessment (if jazz class is scheduled or after school rehearsals permit)

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0level1lfo2; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Festival Performance Trip (minimum: one every two years)

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0level1lfo2; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          High School Graduation Event

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0level1lfo2; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Recruits from rising middle school students

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<p class="MsoNormal">Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Monitors and supervises students in all rehearsals and performances outside normal school hours

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Selects music, site, and date for each performance

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Monitors and manages music and instrument inventory

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Properly secures all music equipment, instruments, music library, and other instructional materials in a locked storage area

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Monitors and manages financial accounts for the band

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Executes contracts for instrument and uniform use by students

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Selects, purchases, fits and distributes student uniforms

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Prepares concert music selections for winter, spring, and assessment performances

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Determines and manages fund raising activities

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Makes transportation arrangements for all band activities

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Provides leadership and direction for parent booster organization (if applicable)

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Procures and provides leadership for adult chaperones as needed (as per NNPS School Board Policy)

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Determines adults to serve on the marching band staff for supplemental pay

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Plans, teaches, and executes fall marching show

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Prepares marching show, parade routines, and music for marching season

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Prepares concert and jazz music selections for winter, spring, and assessment performances

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Select student leaders and assist them in fulfilling their duties

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1level1lfo1; tab-stops:list.5in"> •        Select auxiliary performers (flag corps, rifle corps, etc.) for marching band