Percussion Crew

Description

The Percussion Crew at the Aspen Music Festival & School (AMFS) assists AMFS percussion students, faculty, and guest artists with percussion and backline needs throughout the season’s duration. This position works closely with production staff members on the Bucksbaum Campus and Meadows Campus, aiding in backstage organization of percussion and onstage setups. The Percussion Crew reports to the Percussion Manager. There are multiple positions available in this role.

• Move and setup equipment for all music festival events and locations requiring percussion instruments, including practice rooms, studios, rehearsal and performance spaces.
• Maintain in good working order, the inventory of all percussion instruments owned and rented by the festival.
• Oversee the movement of instruments between venues, including the Bucksbaum Campus, Meadows Campus and various offsite performance locations, driving a box truck for instrument transportation between venue locations.
• Frequent nighttime and weekend work to be expected.

• Strong familiarity of standard and non-standard orchestral repertoire and the percussion instruments and performance techniques required.
• Knowledge of how to appropriately move and assemble percussion equipment.
• Experience in minor repair of percussion is preferred.
• Candidate must be open and flexible, with a sensitivity to the needs of the many various personalities within the festival.
• Candidate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and materials or, of greater weight in tandem with additional crew member assistance.
• Candidates must be comfortable driving and operating a box truck.
• This position requires a valid drivers’ license and clean driving record. A DMV check will be conducted for the candidates hired.

June 15, 2026 – August 27, 2026

$15.16/hour plus housing provided by AMFS (valued at a minimum of $5.16/hour depending on location.) Overtime $22.74/hour

Benefits include AMFS season pass and paid sick time.

Please complete the online application process and attach your cover letter and one-page resume with references where prompted. PDF format only. No phone calls please.

Application review to begin in January. Applicants who submit materials before February 9 will be given priority in the review process. Interviews will be scheduled to begin after February
9. Application to remain open until position(s) filled.

The AMFS is dedicated to fostering a welcoming community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and respected. We believe that an accessible environment enriches our work, encourages innovation, and drives excellence. We are committed to continuously advancing these efforts, regularly assessing and improving our policies and practices—and remain focused on creating lasting change both within our organization and the broader classical music industry.

The AMFS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on age, race, sex, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.