Band Assistant - Percussion Instructor - Patrick Henry H.S
Listed on 2026-06-20
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Creative Arts/Media
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Location: Glade Spring
Band Assistant
- Percussion Instructor
- Patrick Henry H.S.
Washington County School District PATRICK HENRY HIGH SCHOOL
- Glade Spring, Virginia Open in Google Maps
Starting Date: Immediately
Job : 5782296
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Job DescriptionPosition Summary: The Marching Band Percussion Instructor coordinates with the Director of Percussion for the musical and visual progression of the front ensemble and battery sections. This specialized role centers on teaching comprehensive percussion technique, cleaning complex rhythmic arrangements, implementing uniform marching/playing techniques, and integrating the section cohesively into the full ensemble field show. Depending on qualifications, the percussion instructor will work with one or a combination of: flat line, bass line, full drum line, and front ensemble.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:
- Rehearsal Management: Run efficient percussion sectionals and sub-sectionals. Dissect and clean challenging music arrangements, address timing discrepancies, and ensure rhythmic and articulation precision.
- Visual Coordination: Instruct and refine percussion‑specific marching techniques, instrument carriage, body choreography, drill execution, and stick/mallet height coordination as related to dynamics.
- Logistics & Maintenance: Assist the Director of Percussion in the regular tuning, maintenance, and repair of all percussion equipment. Oversee loading, transit, and field setup procedures at all events.
- Ensemble Integration: Coordinate closely with band staff to transition the percussion section seamlessly from isolated rehearsals into full‑ensemble field run‑throughs.
- Other duties as may be assigned by Band Director/ Principal.
Position Type: Non-Teaching Coach
Job Requirements- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Tim Duncan , Principal
- PATRICK HENRY HIGH SCHOOL
- Phone:
- Email: tduncan.va.us
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