Battery Percussion Instructor

Seeking an individual with prior knowledge and experience working with students in marching band. Must be a percussionist that is a strong leader in music and the marching arts with excellent skills in marching, performance, and writing and arranging music. Battery instructor will work closely with the Director of Bands to coordinate preparations like warm-up packets, exercises, stand tunes, show music and activities that align with the ensemble.

Duties and Responsibilities: Candidate must have experience in the marching arts and battery percussion (DCI, WGI, college marching band) and have previous teaching experience.

Must attend band camp, all rehearsals, football games, tournament games and other events planned throughout the year as needed by the Director. Candidate will work to advance the level of the percussion section and help with recruitment. The instructor will work with the Director of Bands, instructional staff members and students to ensure a positive experience for students and successful performances.

Required Experience:

Must have DCI, WGI or collegiate ensemble experience.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students.

GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.