Coach-Band Assistant (MHS)

Qualifications:

• Expertise:A strong demonstrable background inmarching battery percussion technique and pedagogyis required.

• Leadership:Proven ability to lead an Indoor Percussion program from concept to performance.

• Philosophy:Alignment with the Pioneer Patha commitment to teaching students how to take personal ownership of their growth.

• Professionalism:Must maintain the highest level of professional decorum with students staff and parents.

Organization:Millbrook High School Marching Pioneers

Location:Winchester VA

Timeline:Year-Round (Marching Season Indoor Season Spring Auditions)

The Millbrook Marching Pioneers are seeking a high-caliberPercussion Specialistto join our instructionalteam.This is a comprehensiverole for an educator who wants to leadand develop aprogram within a culture of high expectations and student ownership.

1. Marching Band Season (Fall):

• Technical Instruction:Lead the instruction of the battery in performance technique marching style and music literacy.

• Design Collaboration:Assist the instructional staff with design elements of the fall production ensuring the percussion book integrates seamlessly with the visual and musical themes of the show.Composition/arranging of show is a bonus.

• Cultural Stewardship:Maintain a professional decorum and foster a positive nurturing yet grit-focused culture. You are expected to support the standards of the entire band program not just the percussion section.

2. Indoor Percussion (Winter/Early Spring):

• Program Leadership:Take the lead on the design choreography and instruction of the Indoor Percussion program.

• Coordination:Work alongside the Band Director and staff to manage rehearsals logistics and competitive goals for the indoor season.

3. Recruitment & Future Planning (Spring):

• Auditions:Assist in the evaluation and placement of percussionists for the upcoming season during AprilorMay auditions.

• Marching Band Camp:July 21 August 7 (Weekdays and scheduled evenings).

• Fall After-School Rehearsals:August 13 November 12 (Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:50 PM 5:00 PM).

• Competitions:All scheduled Saturday contests through the fall.

• Indoor Season:Regular weekday/weekend rehearsals and competitions through the winter and early spring (Full schedule TBD).

• Spring Auditions:Scheduled dates in April and May.

Pay Rate:

Athletic Supplement-$1525 per year

Assignment:

This positionis for the2026-2027 school year

Required Experience:

Junior IC