Director of Bands/Assistant Professor of Music

About This Role The position of Director of Bands Assistant Professor is available in the Fine Arts Department at Alcorn State University. We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced candidate to oversee the organization, direction, and management of the university band program. Main Responsibilities: • Oversee the Athletic and Academic Ensembles • Perform duties as a faculty member of the Fine Arts Department Key Requirements: • Demonstrate ability to perform on principal instrument (woodwind and brass) • Demonstrate ability to teach instrumental pedagogy/methods courses • Demonstrate ability to teach Music Technology • Demonstrate ability to arrange for Marching Band • Demonstrate ability to create Patterns of Motion Drill Design (Moffit) • Demonstrate knowledge of Casavant Drill Design (A.R. Casavant) • Demonstrate ability to operate PY Ware Drill Design Software • Demonstrate ability to operate Finale, or Sibelius Music Software • Demonstrate ability to Conduct large and small ensembles • Demonstrate ability to model large and small music ensembles rehearsal techniques • Ability to teach music technology: ProTools, Ableton Live, Applied Woodwind instruments and other class assignments as they relate to the needs of Music Program and the Fine Arts Department • Participate in faculty led lectures, recitals, workshops, and recruitment • Other related duties as assigned Educational Background: • Masters degree in Music Education, Music Performance or related music field from NASM accredited degree program; Doctorate in Music Conducting, Music Technology or Music Education preferred.

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