Band Percussion Assistant (EPER) (SY 26-27

Band Percussion Assistant

Reports To:

Band Director

Job Goal:
To assist the Band Director with teaching and managing the percussion section of the high school band.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director with planning and writing the show.
• Serves as a drill instructor and offers advice in the selection of music.
• Makes sure that arrangements or re-written portions of the music are written for percussion and copied when needed.
• Rehearses the full percussion section and works with individuals to assist in improving playing techniques and offers musical advice to percussion.
• Teaches the percussion section warm-ups, cadences, and music.
• Assists on the playing field to improve performance.
• Assists during summer band camp.
• Keeps an accurate attendance record for rehearsals and performances.
• Maintains discipline and authority over students according to the Lake Forest Student Code of Conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal that relate to this position.

Terms Of Employment:
Terms are in accordance with provisions of the Negotiate Agreement on EPER employment.

Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Negotiated Agreement on EPER evaluations.

Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels.