Orchestra Director

Reports to:  Building Principal

General Summary:  Provides leadership and direction for the district instrumental music/concert orchestral programs that meets curricular objective. Provides guidance and direction to co-curricular after school musical performances, concerts, and competitions for the school. Provides students with opportunities to develop musicianship and specific performance skills through solo and ensemble work and other co-curricular opportunities.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for all activities associated with instrumental music of the orchestral classes and smaller groups. This includes the formation, planning/organization, scheduling, budgeting, rehearsing, performing, and evaluation of these activities.
• Plans and manages all fiscal budgeting requirements on an annual basis.
• Works directly with building and central office administration to ensure financial monies are appropriated in accordance with district policy, state and federal law.
• Organize, rehearsing and conducting the Advanced Orchestra
• Supervision of solos and ensembles for contests, concerts, and community obligations.
• Works collaboratively with all district schools regarding orchestral programs.
• Plans, organizes, rehearses and performs a minimum of two public programs each school year.
• Teach Music Theory and Harmony classes and/or Music Appreciation and/or General Music where applicable;
• Work with the other Instrumental directors to plan and coordinate other areas that may affect the program, which may include:  Beginning band and orchestra recruitment, curriculum, performances, Seventh grade to high school recruitment, budget, equipment, facilities and staffing;
• Coordinates and manages the inventory and maintenance of all departmental property including instruments, music library, equipment, and uniforms.
• Work with the other instrumental directors to recruit band and orchestral members, develop band and orchestra members, and sustain the program.
• Encourages, develops, and maintains a working relationship with students, staff members, parents, and patrons.
• Any other reasonable additional duties as assigned by Administrators.

Qualifications

•       License in Fine Arts: Instrumental & General Music 5-12, P-12
•       Knowledge of the overall operation of an instrumental music program
•       Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills

Length of Contract – 185 Days

Position Type: Exempt

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an Orchestra Director.