The posting
Position Purpose To provide music and performance instruction to student bands and ensembles. To coach band members on collaboration, listening, and working together as a successful band that performs and records. To provide music school administrative support, as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following but the individual will also be expected to perform all the duties necessary which are customarily performed by a person holding this position. Other duties may be assigned.
Music Specialist
- Provide instruction to music students in a group lesson format using a proprietary curriculum based on method books and specific methodology and arrangements created for Bach to Rock Music Schools.
- Document completed activities and repertoire progress during each band session.
- Instruct students in techniques needed to play in small groups.
- Direct small groups in playing, performing and recording original and cover songs.
- Create an encouraging, supportive, fun, and focused, rehearsal atmosphere.
- Adapt to students interested in a wide variety of diverse styles (eg: hip hop, pop, rock, house, oldies etc.)
- Support private student placement in pop/rock ensembles in collaboration with the School Director staff.
- Move, set up and break down equipment at the school and school events
- Assist B2R management with customer service and prospect phone calls when needed
- Perform a variety of the school maintenance functions (hang posters and frames on walls, install static clings on windows, etc.) when needed
- Assist with moving furniture, equipment and materials
- Assist in basic repair of minor site equipment and instruments
Knowledge and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts to students
- Must play a musical instrument. Multi-instrumentalists are strongly preferred.
- Must demonstrate the ability to run sound equipment
- Must be able to receive constructive feedback on teaching techniques and apply the feedback to new teaching situations and environments
- Must be able to be physically present at B2R for scheduled lessons and administrative responsibilities
- Advanced knowledge of music theory and technique relevant to primary instruments and band performance.
- Effective time management and organizational skills to keep a group of students on task in a productive rehearsal.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment, i.e. telephones, photocopiers and computers
- Ability to interact effectively with the public
- Ability to work effectively with B2R staff and management
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
- Ability to pass a background check
Education, Work Experience and/or Licensure
- Teaching certificate and or degrees in music preferred; those who are currently enrolled in a music degree program will also be considered
- Experienced performer and band member may be substituted for degree or licensure
- Experience working with young beginner musicians.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Language Skills
- Must be proficient English speaking and writing skills
- Additional language(s) are a plus
Physical Demands
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach.
- Ability to lift and move the equipment typically associated with B2R’s day-to-day operation, e.g., amplifiers, keyboards, recording equipment, light furniture, etc.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Basic office environment
- Music studio, band lesson rooms, and performance space
- Music event venues in the metro area around the school
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Bach to Rock reserves the right to modify this job description in its sole discretion.
