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Last Update: 6/12/2025
UNIVERSITY POSITIONS 2025-2026
University of Texas-Permian Basin (Odessa, TX) - Visiting Assistant Professor/Lecturer - Music/Percussion
Job posted: 6/9/25
Responsibilities include overseeing the performance, development, and management of the Percussion program
Minimum Qualifications: Masters in Music (Doctorate preferred); evidence of experience and success teaching percussion programs (collegiate level preferred)
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Simpson College (Indianola, IA) - Adjunct Faculty - Applied Music (Percussion)
Job posted: 6/2/25
Responsibilities include teaching applied instruction for all percussion students
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in Music; demonstrated expertise in percussion instruments
Please visit this website for additional information and to apply online
University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK) - Percussion Coordinator-University Bands
Screening of applicants begins immediately
Responsibilities include coordinating the preparation and ongoing musical development of all percussionists within the context of University Bands, including the Pride of Oklahoma Drumline, the Sound of the Sooners Basketball Band, and the percussion sections within all concert ensembles.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in music; a record of successful teaching at the secondary and/or university levels
Please see this document for more information and for instructions on how to apply
Ave Maria University (Ave Maria, FL) - Marching Band Visual & Percussion Instructor
Job posted: 5/30/25
Responsibilities include teaching marching techniques, instructing the drumline, conducting rehearsals and sectionals, and drill/visual implementation
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Music (Masters degree preferred); previous experience teaching marching techniques and percussion, along with experience in drill design
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
University of Northwestern-St. Paul (St. Paul, MN) - Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of Music and Theater
Job posted: 5/29/25
Responsibilities include teaching applied lessons for music majors, minors, and non-majors. Other courses may be assigned as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree or equivalent; demonstrated success in performance
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
East Stroudsburg University (East Stroudsburg, PA) - Assistant Professor of Music-Associate Director of Bands
Job posted: 5/28/25
Responsibilities include assisting with the ESU Warrior Marching Band, co-directing the ESU University Concert Band and/or Jazz Big Band, and developing a Percussion Ensemble for spring semesters. Other duties may be considered based on departmental needs.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in music (ABD considered if completed by August 2025); demonstrated success teaching, conducting, and leading marching and concert bands at the collegiate/high school level
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
St. Ambrose University (Davenport, IA) - Director of Marching Band Performance
Job posted: 5/27/25
Review of applications starts immediately on a rolling basis
Responsibilities include providing artistic and administrative leadership for the university’s marching band, including designing shows, directing rehearsals and performances, recruitment, and promotion of the band. Additional duties include maintenance of percussion equipment/instruments and teaching Marching Percussion Techniques courses.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Music/Music Education; demonstrated experience directing or assisting with marching bands (higher education experience preferred)
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
East Texas Baptist University (Marshall, TX) - Adjunct Instructor of Percussion
Job posted: 5/19/25
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion and percussion ensemble, and may include direction of the Tiger Band drumline, percussion methods class for mused majors, and performance duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree (terminal degree preferred)
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Iowa State University (Ames, IA) - Lecturer of Percussion (PT, Fall Semester only)
Job posted: 5/16/25
For full consideration applications are due: 6/8/25
Responsibilities include teaching applied lessons, leading weekly percussion studio class, directing the percussion ensemble, and other relevant responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in related field; experience teaching applied percussion (collegiate teaching experience is preferred)
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Community College of Denver (Denver, CO) - Adjunct Instructor for Percussion
Job posted: 5/13/25
Job closing date: 9/1/25
Responsibilities include teaching private instruction in percussion. Teaching other music courses in person and online is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Percussion Performance; experience teaching private lessons and running a lesson studio
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Drake University (Des Moines, IA) - Visiting Assistant Professor of Percussion / Assistant Director of Bands
Job posted: 5/15/25
Review of applicants begins: 6/8/25
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate studio percussion lessons and ensemble, and directing the Drake University Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and “Bulldog Brass” Pep Band
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree (doctorate preferred); college teaching experience; record of professional scholarship
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Victoria College (Victoria TX) - Adjunct Instructor - MUAP - Percussion
Job posted: 5/12/25
Responsibilities include teaching percussion lessons.
No minimum qualifications are mentioned in the posting
Please visit their website to apply online
Missouri Southern State University (Joplin, MO) - Lion Pride Marching Band Percussion Coordinator
Responsibilities include facilitating the preparations, exercises, and activities of the marching band percussion section
Minimum Qualifications: HS Diploma, Masters preferred; background in marching percussion required
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Kutztown University (Kutztown, PA) - Drum Instructor
Job posted: 4/28/25
Review of applicants begins immediately
Responsibilities include teaching studio drum set lessons
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Music (Masters preferred); 3 years of teaching experience
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA) - Visiting Instructor Percussion
Job posted: 5/5/25
Review of applicants begins 5/12/25
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion and other percussion courses, along with other expected duties within the department. Ability to teach drum set and coach/arrange for marching percussion is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in Music Performance or Education; evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Villanova University - Percussion/Drumline Instructor, Villanova Band
Job posted: 5/5/25
Application deadline: 5/20/25
Requirements include leading the percussion section of the collegiate band, including leading sectionals, arranging/writing drumline parts, and instrument maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Music Performance or Education (Masters preferred); 3+ years of professional work in the field is desirable
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Barton Community College (Great Bend, KS) - Adjunct Faculty (Percussion)
Job posted: 5/5/25
Application deadline: 6/4/25
No specific job details or minimum requirements are included in the posting
Please visit their website for information and to apply online
Simmons College of Kentucky (Louisville, KY) - Percussion Instructor
Job posted: 4/24/25
Responsibilities for this job include all aspects regarding percussion needs for the marching band. Additional duties may include providing assistance with departmental ensembles.
Please visit this website to apply for the position
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN) - Lecturer of Music-Percussion/Assistant Director of Athletic Bands
Job posted: 4/24/25
For full consideration submit applications by 5/5/25
Responsible for all aspects of instruction and maintenance of the percussion studio and instruction/management of the marching band percussion section
Minimum Qualifications: Masters in Percussion Performance (doctorate preferred); evidence of successful teaching experience at the college/university level, minimum of 3 years experience teaching percussion
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Seoul National University (Seoul, South Korea) - Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 3/21/25
Application deadline: 4/11/25
Please visit their website for position description and information on the application process
Peru State College (Peru, NE) - Music-Director of Instrumental Activities
Responsibilities include overseeing all instrumental activities, conducting the Concert Band, applied instruction (brass or percussion preferred), and teaching conducting. Additional courseload is anticipated based on departmental needs and applicant strengths.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduate degree in Conducting, or Performance/Music Education with a cognate in Conducting; experience conducting at the collegiate level
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Southeastern Oklahoma State University (Durant, OK) - Assistant/Associate Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 3/11/25
Responsibilities include teaching applied lessons, conducting the percussion ensemble, assisting with the marching band, and teaching courses in a secondary area (i.e., jazz, music technology, general education courses)
Minimum Qualifications: ABD in Percussion Performance by 8/1/25 (completed DMA is preferred); 3 years teaching at the university level
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Bethel University (Mishawaka, IN) - Adjunct Instructor of Music-Applied Percussion
Job posted: 2/21/25
Responsibilities include teaching applied lessons and leading studio class sessions
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Music Performance; minimum of 3 years experience teaching
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
University of Louisville (Louisville, KY) - PT Lecturer of Percussion Methods
Job posted: 2/7/25
Application closing date: 3/11/2025
Responsibilities include teaching Percussion Methods to music education majors
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in music or music education with a focus on percussion
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
University of Arkansas-Forth Smith (Fort Smith, AR) - Assistant Professor, Music-Percussion
Job posted: 2/1/25
Deadline for full consideration: 2/28/25
Responsibilities include applied percussion lessons, directing the Percussion Ensemble, instructing the Percussion Methods class, and other duties as needed
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s in Music (Doctorate preferred); significant professional experience in various areas, including orchestral percussion, contemporary percussion, and drum set.
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX) - Assistant Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 1/24/25
Application deadline: 3/1/2025
Specific responsibilities for the position are not listed in the posting.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in percussion performance (or equivalent); evidence of successful teaching and high level performance; knowledge of percussion repair and maintenance; evidence of non-Western styles and/or marching is preferred
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Florida International University (Miami, FL) - Assistant Professor, Percussion
Job posted: 1/24/25
Review of applications begins on 2/23/25
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate applied percussion, teaching percussion techniques, and overseeing percussion inventory. Additional responsibilities may include coaching chamber music and teaching theory/history courses.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters in music (Doctorate preferred); record of successful teaching experience at the university level; evidence of high-quality performance and creative output
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Western Carolina University (Cullowhee, NC) - Assistant Director of Athletic Bands/Assistant Professor
Job posted: 1/23/25
Review of applicants begins immediately
Responsibilities include facilitating the direction and organizations of the university athletic band program. Duties to be assigned based on applicant expertise and experience. Expertise as a percussion specialist is preferred, and the ability to teach percussion pedagogy is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree; at least three years experience teaching in band programs; proficiency in writing and arranging music and knowledge of Pyware Drill Design Software is preferred
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX) - Lecturer of Music (Teacher of Percussion/Music Concert Program Coordinator)
Job posted: 12/18/24
Responsibilities include directing and arranging for the Bearkat Marching Band Drumline, teaching applied, lessons, directing the percussion ensemble and steel band II, teaching percussion methods, and the creation of music performance programs.
Minimum Qualifications: Master in Music required (DMA preferred); successful record of teaching at the university level preferred; experience with program creation/formatting and/or InDesign preferred
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH) - Associate Director, Bearcat Band
Job posted: 12/9/24
Primary responsibilities include assisting in the preparations of the Bearcat Bands, including Spirit, Concert, and Jazz Bands. Among other essential functions includes serving as head of Percussion Studies.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in music, along with 3+ years of work experience; additional qualifications include experience in ensembles with emphasis in Percussion
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
East Tennessee State University (Johnson City, TN) - Assistant Professor, Percussion
Job posted: 11/8/24
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate applied lessons, percussion ensemble, literature, pedagogy, and methods. Marching Band duties include front ensemble instruction.
Minimum Qualifications: DMA in Percussion Performance or equivalent degree (ABD considered, with completed degree by 11/15/25); experience as a teacher of percussion, success as a performer, and a proven record of scholarship/creative activity
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville, AL) - Assistant Professor, Music (Percussion)
Job posted: 11/5/24
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate applied percussion, percussion studio, percussion ensemble, and class percussion.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in appropriate field (preference given to applicants with doctorates); strong record of creative activity and/or scholarly accomplishments
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Western Carolina University (Cullowhee, NC) - Assistant Professor of Music-Percussion
Job posted: 10/29/24
Review of applicants begins 12/1/24
Responsibilities include teaching weekly lessons for percussion majors and minors, weekly studio class, and chamber music coaching
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in percussion (doctorate preferred); a record of demonstrated excellence in percussion teaching and performance
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Elon University (Elon, NC) - Assistant Professor of Music & Assistant Director of Bands
Job posted: 9/23/24
Review of applicants begins 11/1/24
Responsibilities include assisting the Director of Bands in the coordination and administration of the Band Program, directing ensembles, and coordinating the percussion area, which may include teaching percussion methods, percussion ensemble, applied percussion & drum set lessons, and general music teaching
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in a relevant field; a demonstrated record of excellence teaching at the collegiate level; experience directing ensembles
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
UNIVERSITY POSITIONS 2024-2025
NON-COLLEGIATE TEACHING JOBS
Updated - 5/9/25
Seguin High School (Seguin, TX) - Assistant Band Director-Percussion Specialist
Legend High School (Parker, CO) - Percussion Specialist
Updated - 5/12/25
New Brunswick High School (New Brunswick, NJ) - Assistant Marching Band Director
Updated - 5/14/25
Glenpool High School (Glenpool, OK) - Assistant Band Director (Percussion specialist preferred)
Fort Zumwalt East High School (St. Peters, MO) - Percussion Instructor
Chaminade College Preparatory (Los Angeles, CA) - Percussion Battery Instructor
Chaminade College Preparatory (Los Angeles, CA) - Percussion Front Ensemble Instructor
Updated - 5/21/25
Copper Hills High School (West Jordan, UT) - Assistant Band Advisor-Percussion
Rio Grande City School District (RGC, TX) - HS Percussion Band Teacher
Council Rock South High School (Holland, PA) - Front Ensemble Director
Updated - 5/24/25
Fossil Ridge High School (Ft. Worth, TX) - Assistant Band Director/Percussion Specialist
Troy High School (Troy, TX) - Assistant Band Director
Irmo High School (Irmo, SC) - Teacher-Percussion
Des Moines Public School District (Des Moines, IA) - HS Drumline Instructor
Updated - 5/28/25
North Gwinnett High School (Suwanee, GA) - Director of Percussion
Council Rock High School South (Holland, PA) - Front Ensemble Instructor / Audio Engineer
Waltham High School (Waltham, MA) - Music-Percussion Ensemble
Durant Public Schools (Durant, OK) - Assistant Director of Instrumental Music
Auburn High School (Riner, VA) - Marching Band Percussion Instructor
Graham-Kapowsin High School & Spanaway Lake High School (Spanaway, WA) - Various Marching Band Instructor positions
Marcus Whitman Central High School (Rushville, NY) - Field Band
Updated - 5/30/25
Nutley High School (Nutley, NJ) - Marching Band Percussion Caption Head
Newton High School (Newton, IA) - Drumline/Band Assistant
Liberty High School (North Liberty, IA) - Percussion Tech
Updated - 6/2/25
Parkway South High School (Chesterfield, MO) - Percussion Instructor
Liberty High School (Colorado Springs, CO) - Marching Band Front Ensemble/Battery Percussion
Updated - 6/5/25
Benton High School (St. Joseph, MO) - Percussion Coach
Niles West High School (Skokie, IL) - Percussion Caption Head, Competitive Percussion Assistant, Percussion Ensemble Director
Updated - 6/9/25
Bellingham High School (Bellingham, MA) - Marching Band Percussion / Percussion Ensemble (2 positions)
Ponderosa High School (Parker, CO) - Percussion Specialist
Dartmouth Public Schools (Dartmouth, MA) - Percussion Specialist
Updated - 6/12/25
Pottsgrove High School (Pottsgrove, PA) - Front Ensemble Tech
Denver Christian School (Lakewood, CO) - Drumline Instructor
Springstead High School (Spring Hill, FL) - Percussion Technician
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS FOR 2025-2026
PERFORMANCE POSITIONS
NCCA Jean’s Playhouse (Lincoln, NH) - Summer Drummer for Jersey Boys and Grease
Drummer needed for 2025 summer season, 7/7 through 8/23
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply
Battle Creek Symphony (Battle Creek, MI) - Principal & Section Percussion (2 positions)
Application deadline: 7/9/25
Audition date: 7/24/25
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply
Allentown Symphony Orchestra (Allentown, PA) - Principal Timpani
Application deadline: 8/18/25
Audition date: 9/3/25
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply
The Book of Mormon Bus & Truck National Tour - Drums/Percussion
Employment begins on 7/21/25 with scheduled performances through 6/14/26
Please visit this website for additional information and instructions on how to apply
Florida Studio Theatre (Sarasota, FL) - Seeking Drummer Submissions for Dames At Sea
Production rehearsals begin 5/20/25
Band rehearsals begin 6/3/25, show dates are 6/13-7/13
Please visit this website for additional information and to apply online
San Francisco Symphony - Assistant Principal Timpani & Section Percussion
Application deadline: 5/23/2025
Preliminary, Semi-Final, and Final Rounds - 9/21-23/2025
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
West Point Band - Timpani/Percussion
Preliminary recordings deadline: 7/7/2025
Live audition date: 10/27/2025
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Atlanta, GA) - Principal Timpani
Applications must be received by 4/25/2025
Preliminary/Semi-Final Auditions to be held 6/15-17/2025
Final Round Auditions to be held in Fall 2025
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
PERCUSSION INDUSTRY JOBS
Guitar Center (Westlake Village, CA) - Director of Merchandising (Percussion)
ACCEPTED OFFERS/POSITIONS
University positions
Appalachian State University - Logan Newhouse
California State University-Fullerton - Kenneth McGrath
Central Connecticut State University - Mark Stein
Missouri State University - Yun-ju Pan
North Dakota State University - Mark DeMull
Northwestern State University - Andrew Blair
Pittsburg State University - Michael Giunta
Temple College - Nathan Siegel
University of Miami - Leonardo Soto, Pablo Rieppi
K-12 Teaching Positions
North Lamar ISD - Aidan McCarty
Orchestral Positions
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Justin Ochoa (Section Percussion)
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra - Robert Lenau (Section Percussion)
Colorado Ballet Orchestra - Dominic Grande (Section Percussion)
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra - Hamza Able (Principal Timpani)
Erie Philharmonic Orchestra - Sebastião Sheldrick (Section Percussion)
Greenville Symphony Orchestra - James Leonard
New Mexico Philharmonic - Tyler Brown (Principal Timpani)
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra - Sean Van Winkle (Principal Percussion)
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - Caleb Breidenbaugh (Principal Percussion)
U.S. Navy Band - Alex Mendoza
Victoria Symphony - Jonas Koh (Principal Timpani)
