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Job Description MUSICIAN 3 Working Title University Highlander Pep Band Director
Job Code 006137 Grade 18
Department Name Music Dept - D01037 Department Head Marcelina Ryneal
Supervisor Jonathan Ritter Effective Date
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced musical professional. Duties may include providing musical program or project oversight as fully functional assistant director. Other duties may be include providing accompanist duties for individuals/groups by improvising music for dance and/or chorale functions. Scores are challenging or technically difficult and incumbents may compose, arrange and transpose musical scores as required.

Department Custom Scope
This is a staff position that will work in collaboration with the Student Life department as the University Highlander Pep Band Director. This position will work with faculty and production managers on pep band productions and projects. The incumbent will conduct annual equipment and instrument inventories and advise the Chair and the Student Life Department on equipment needs. The University Highlander Pep Band Director will coordinate and manage the recruitment of the band members and student assistants. This position is a part-time position approx. 50% appt.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Advanced degree. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required
Experience in vocal and/or instrumental coaching. Preferred
Experience working in an institution of higher education. Preferred

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
May work and collaborate with director to create and achieve curricular objectives.
  • Upon the Direction of the Chair of the Department of Music provide live musical accompaniment in an instructional, studio setting for voice faculty and students. Participate in master classes and recitals. Transpose and/or sightread complex scores. Individually practice repertoire and manuscript scores that are challenging or technically difficult. Deliver a high standard of performance Provide musical resources for faculty and student projects, as assigned
 20
Creates, composes, arranges and transposes musical scores, including editing and transcribing music.
  • Accompany choir rehearsals. Participate in day or evening performances. Transpose and/or sightread complex scores. Individually practice repertoire. Performs scores that are challenging or technically difficult. Deliver a high standard of performance. Provide musical resources for faculty and student projects.
 20
May serve as assistant director for campus musical ensembles/groups, providing comprehensive oversight in all areas of program production and coordination.
  • Upon the Direction of the Chair of the Department of Music serve as assistant director for musical recitals and senior recitals, providing comprehensive oversight in all areas of program production and coordination. Accompany and coach students. Support music and sound needs of students and their final concert presentation of work. Plans the repertoire together with individual V&I instructors and selects and orders music for the recital. Participate in performances
 15
Upon the Direction of the Chair of the Department of Music and in agreement with the V&I instructor provide instrumental and/or vocal coaching for students in a studio setting, including basic diction of foreign languages.
15
Assists student managers of all groups, and mentors, leads and assists student musicians.
  • Assist directors of choirs, and mentor, lead and assist student musicians.
 10
Participates in rehearsals and/or performance scheduling and participating as required in production/implementation of special programs such as campus hosted festivals or events.
  • Work with faculty and production managers in departmental projects and productions. Supervise hiring of additional musical staff as needed. Participate in rehearsals and/or performance scheduling and participate as required in production/implementation of special programs.
 5
Maintain and conduct Departmental annual piano inventory. Monitor and advise the Chair on instrument usage, repair and replace as needed. Oversee acquisition of pianos and keyboards.
5
Work and collaborate with Chair and faculty to create and achieve curricular objectives.
5
Accompany students in quarterly juries and auditions.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Thorough organizational skills. Required
Incumbent must possess a BA or BFA in music, a credential from a school of music, or equivalent professional experience. Required
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while achieving maximum results and delivering work that is considered innovative and well beyond the standard; Required
Thorough interpersonal communication skills and skills to work well with students. Required
Ability to work well with a diverse community; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely; Required
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable music styles. Required
Skills and abilities necessary for the successful completion of tasks assigned; Required
Demonstrated ability to play percussion, piano and/or digital instrumentation as an accompanist for dance and movement activity. Ability to be prepared for accompanying classes as assigned. Required
Thorough technical musical skills and proficiency and demonstrated expertise, including strong skills in improvising and transposing music. Required
Ability to follow instructions from Faculty. Required
Advanced improvisational and collaborative skills. Required
Ability to read music Required
Higher education in collaborative piano. Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of recording techniques utilizing microphone mixing board/desk,interface, and computer; Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Travel Required
Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus and other performance venues.

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Scores
  • Standard Office Equipment
  • piano and recording equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : N/A
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : N/A
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Stand : Frequently
  • Crawl : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Reason & Analyze : Frequently
  • Read/Comprehend : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Frequently
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Write : Frequently

Environmental Requirements
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Fumes : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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