Drumline Instructor - Marching Band

Drumline Instructor – The Ledyard (HS) Colonel Marching Band

The Drumline Instructor provides specialized instruction for the marching band's percussion section. This part‑time, seasonal role operates on an extracurricular stipend. The instructor reports directly to the Marching Band Director and is responsible for refining the technical execution, timing, and visual performance of the drumline (snare, tenors, bass drums).

• High school diploma or equivalent (college degree or pursuing a degree in Music Education or related field preferred).
• Previous marching experience (e.g., DCI, WGI, college, or top‑tier high school program) preferred.
• High‑level proficiency across multiple battery instruments (specifically snare, multi‑tenors, and split bass drums).

• Lead and manage all aspects of the battery percussion section, providing specialized instruction in snare, tenor, and bass drum technique.
• Supervise the daily setup, teardown, and proper storage of all battery equipment and instruments.
• Perform minor repairs and tuning of all percussion equipment, and report equipment needs to the Band Director.
• Collaborate with the Front Ensemble Instructor to ensure the total percussion ensemble is musically cohesive and aligned with the Marching Band Director’s goals.
• Write, arrange, and/or re‑write percussion parts for the competitive show/pep band as needed.
• Attendance is expected for all scheduled rehearsals and performances; absences may be approved with advanced notice at the discretion of the Marching Band Director.
• Facilitate percussion auditions before the end of the school year.
• Perform other duties related to the marching band program as assigned by the Marching Band Director.

Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.