Arts Department Adjunct Music Teacher

Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co‑educational boarding and day school serving grades 9‑12 and a postgraduate year.

We are seeking adjunct music teachers to provide private lessons in various instruments. The role includes private instruction, sectional rehearsals, and ensemble participation as needed, with separate compensation for added responsibilities.

Part‑time, W‑2. Background and fingerprinting procedures required.

All lessons are conducted at the Frederick Gunn School campus in the TPACC practice rooms.

Private lessons scheduled once per week per student, lasting 40–60 minutes. Number of students varies by enrollment.

• Lead sectional rehearsals.
• Cover ensemble classes.
• Perform with school ensembles as needed.

• Minimum one year of experience teaching high school students (beginner to intermediate).

• Fundamental technique, tone production, embouchure development, breath support, articulation.
• Range, flexibility, scales, melodic and rhythmic sight‑reading, basic music theory.
• Instrument care, tuning, ensemble skills; instruction across classical, jazz, and contemporary styles.

• Fundamental technique, tone production, embouchure development, breath support, articulation.
• Range, flexibility, scales, melodic and rhythmic sight‑reading, basic music theory.
• Instrument care, tuning, ensemble skills; instruction across classical, jazz, and contemporary styles.

• Fundamental technique, tone production, embouchure development, breath support, articulation (including tonguing techniques).
• Intonation, range, flexibility, scales, melodic and rhythmic sight‑reading, basic music theory.
• Instrument care, tuning, posture, hand position, ensemble skills; instruction across classical, jazz, and contemporary styles.

• Fundamental technique, tone production, embouchure development, breath support, articulation (including tonguing techniques).
• Intonation, range (chalumeau, clarion, altissimo), flexibility, scales, melodic and rhythmic sight‑reading, basic music theory.
• Reed selection and care, instrument assembly, posture, hand position, ensemble skills; instruction across classical, jazz, and contemporary styles.

• Fundamental technique, tone production, left‑hand and right‑hand techniques (arco and pizzicato).
• Bow control, articulation, intonation, range, flexibility, scales, melodic and rhythmic sight‑reading, basic music theory.
• Instrument care, posture, body alignment, ensemble skills; instruction across classical, jazz (walking bass lines), and contemporary styles.

• Fundamental piano technique, touch, tone, hand coordination, articulation, voicing, stylistic interpretation.
• Jazz‑specific skills: chord voicings, comping patterns, improvisation, scales, modes, ii–V–I progressions, stylistic fluency (swing, Latin, contemporary).
• Melodic and rhythmic sight‑reading, lead sheet interpretation, basic music theory, practice strategies, listening skills, ensemble collaboration.

• Fundamental string technique, tone, posture, left‑hand position, intonation, vibrato, bow technique.
• Scales, melodic and rhythmic sight‑reading, basic music theory.
• Instrument care, maintenance, effective practice strategies, listening skills, ensemble collaboration; instruction across classical, contemporary, and non‑classical styles.

Complete the online application, upload a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Application materials are being accepted and qualified applicants will be invited to interview on a rolling basis.

Frederick Gunn School is an equal opportunity employer. Except in cases of a bona fide occupational qualification or need, or except as otherwise permitted or required by law, the Frederick Gunn School does not discriminate against applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual…