Middle School Orchestra Director Expectations

MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR



Responsibilities:

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

 •          At least 2 school evening concerts during the school year

 •          Participates in NNPS All-City Orchestra Audition and Event

 •          Participates in All-District Orchestra Audition and Event

 •          Participates in District Orchestra Band Assessment

 •          Actively recruits from rising elementary school students and students within assigned building



Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

 •          Monitors and supervises students in all rehearsals and performances outside normal school hours

 •          Selects music, site, and date for each performance

 •          Monitors and manages music and instrument inventory

 •          Properly secures all music equipment, instruments, music library, and other instructional materials in a locked storage area

 •          Monitors and manages financial accounts for the orchestra

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0level1lfo2; 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:l0level1lfo2; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Selects, purchases, fits and distributes student uniforms

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0level1lfo2; 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:l0level1lfo2; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Determines and manages fund raising activities

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0level1lfo2; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Makes transportation arrangements for all orchestra activities

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0level1lfo2; 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:l0level1lfo2; tab-stops:list.5in"> •          Procures and provides leadership for adult chaperones as needed (as per NNPS School Board Policy)