High School Music Instructor; Adjunct

The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co‑ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 as well as a post‑graduate year. Mr. Gunn had a deep appreciation for the natural world, believing that in nature students understand themselves as humans and their place in the world. He took a principled stand against slavery and spurred students (and the town at large) to examine their beliefs.

In addition to the habits and skills students will need in college and life beyond, we teach them to follow Mr. Gunn’s example: to cultivate wisdom, to be trailblazers, to act with conviction, and to value character as highly as intellect and achievement.

Any questions regarding these positions should be directed to Ron Castonguay, Director of the Arts, at castonguayr.

Private lessons will be scheduled once per week, per student, lasting 40–60 minutes. The number of students will vary based on enrollment and interest.

The instructor may be asked to lead sectional rehearsals, cover ensemble classes, or perform with school ensembles as needed. These responsibilities would be compensated separately.

A minimum of one year of experience teaching high school students (beginner through intermediate levels) is required.

All lessons will take place on The Frederick Gunn School campus in the TPACC practice rooms.

This is a part‑time employment opportunity (W2), which includes standard background and finger‑printing procedures.

Instruction should include, but is not limited to: fundamental technique, tone production, embouchure development, breath support and control, articulation, range development, flexibility, scales, melodic and rhythmic sight‑reading, and basic music theory. The instructor should also address instrument care and maintenance, tuning, and ensemble skills. The ability to teach across a variety of musical styles and genres (including classical, jazz, and contemporary styles) is expected.

Instruction should include, but is not limited to: fundamental technique, tone production, embouchure development, breath support and control, articulation, range development, flexibility, scales, melodic and rhythmic sight‑reading, and basic music theory. The instructor should also address instrument care and maintenance, tuning, and ensemble skills. The ability to teach across a variety of musical styles and genres (including classical, jazz, and contemporary styles) is expected.

Instruction should include, but is not limited to: fundamental technique, tone production, embouchure development, breath support and control, articulation (including tonguing techniques), intonation, range development, flexibility, scales, melodic and rhythmic sight‑reading, and basic music theory. The instructor should also address instrument care and maintenance, posture and hand position, and ensemble skills. The ability to teach across a variety of musical styles and genres (including classical, jazz, and contemporary styles) is expected.

Instruction should include, but is not limited to: fundamental technique, tone production, embouchure development, breath support and control, articulation (including tonguing techniques), intonation, range development (including work across the chalumeau, clarion, and altissimo registers), and flexibility. Additional areas should include scales, melodic and rhythmic sight‑reading, and basic music theory. The instructor should also address reed selection and care, instrument assembly and maintenance, posture and hand position, and ensemble skills.

The ability to teach across a variety of musical styles and genres (including classical, jazz, and contemporary styles) is expected.

Instruction should include, but is not limited to: fundamental technique,…