Visual & Performing Arts Instructor - Music (Low Brass), Burbank High School

Job Summary

OPENING DETAILS

Days: Wednesdays

Hours: Part-time; 7:30am - 10:30am

Location - Burbank High School

Hourly Rate - $50 per hour Focus - Low Brass Instructor

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Burbank High School Instrumental Music is seeking a Low Brass Instructor to provide weekly sectional instruction and coaching for students in our Concert Band, advanced Wind Ensemble, and advanced Jazz Band. Duties of the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Instructor include: Under the supervision of the Instrumental Music Director, provide instruction and feedback to trombone, euphonium, and tuba students. Reinforce strong fundamentals, including tone production, breath support, embouchure, posture, and intonation. Develop students’ technique, articulation, dynamics, rhythm, and music-reading skills. Provide instrument-specific tips, exercises, and strategies for all instruments within the low brass section. Lead sectionals and work with students individually or in small groups as needed. Coach challenging passages from current ensemble repertoire. Help students develop effective practice strategies and greater confidence and independence as musicians. Collaborate with the Instrumental Music Director to address the needs and goals of each ensemble.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma

-1 year of experience assisting or leading instruction to individual students and/or group of students

• training in specified art form

***PLEASE NOTE: ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION THROUGH EDJOIN. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE SCREENED OUT, THIS INCLUDES CURRENT EMPLOYEES. All foreign educational documents must be translated and evaluated for U.S. equivalency prior to submitting

***FOR SCREENING PURPOSES, INCLUDE ALL RELATED EXPERIENCE ON APPLICATION AND/OR PROVIDE A RESUME. Proof of HS Graduation (Copy of GED/HS diploma or HS transcripts with graduation date/ or copy of degree or transcripts with date degree awarded)

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