Associate Band Director (Interim) Job at The City of Falls Church Virginia, Falls Church, VA

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  • The City of Falls Church Virginia
  • Falls Church, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Band Director (Interim)

Recreation & Parks

$25 per hour

(Onsite)

The City of Falls Church is seeking a qualified individual to provide leadership to the City of Falls Church Concert Band through August 2026.

The City of Falls Church Concert Band provides a medium for concert band musicians of all skill levels to pursue their musical interests and enhance their artistic growth. The band gives back to the community by providing high-quality musical performances of various types and styles of musical selections that interest and entertain both performers and audiences. An entertaining mixture of marches, classical pieces, Broadway show medleys, regional tunes and American classics are performed at concerts held at outdoor parks and indoor retirement centers in the local community. The band also regularly performs at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to welcome veterans arriving via the Honor Flight program to our nation’s capital.

Rehearsals are usually held on Wednesday nights 7:45pm-9:45pm at Meridian High School. The band calendar includes the most up-to-date information.

The City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department sponsors the band, providing rehearsal space at Meridian High School, and hires and provides the funding for the band director.

Responsibilities:

  • As the sole City employee responsible for the City of Falls Church Concert Band, the Director has the responsible to ensure the band is operating in a safe and responsible manner, while also maintaining a positive culture where all members feel welcome.
  • Direct the rehearsals and performances of band and ensure the quality and accuracy of musical pieces at the Director’s artistic discretion;
  • Determine the musical selections for performance at concerts and events;
  • Work with Event Managers to determine performance opportunities for the band;
  • Serve on the Executive Board of the Falls Church Concert Band.

Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited university with a degree in Music, Music Education, or Music Performance;
  • A minimum of five years’ experience participating in a concert band;
  • Experience leading a group and a strong ability to communicate and deal with the public in a professional, empathetic and positive manner;
  • Extensive experience leading musical groups can be substituted for education.

Hours: Part-time. Schedule includes weekly practices, with typically one to two performances a month.

Salary & Benefits: Salary is $25/hour. There are no benefits.

To Apply: Visit to apply. Open until filled.

Applications received before October 11, 2024 will receive priority consideration.

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace:

The City of Falls Church is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the federal, state and/or local laws or regulations. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

All City facilities are smoke free.

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