Requirements:

• 21 years of age by the season’s end

• At least 2 years of experience with Marching Band Wind Sections in preference order: DCI performing, HS instruction College performing, high-level HS playing (such as all-state, sterling scholar)

• Pass a criminal background check

Winds’ Assistant (Fall only)

Description: Instruct and supervise Brass and Woodwind students with the Provo HS Marching Band. Provo HS Marching Band has performed at a high level in the UMEA Marching Band circuit for several years. In order to continue that trend of success, Marching Band Wind Players will be expected to:

• Use breath-management techniques to support a robust music and visual performance

• Produce resonant, naturally projected, tone

• Play in-tune notes, melodies, and chords

• Play in time, with the band, with and without a metronome

• Start and end notes together

• Develop personal-practice techniques

• Demonstrate appropriate rehearsal etiquette

As the instructor, you will be asked to direct the growth of the winds thru:

• Teach and refine music with individuals, small groups (sub-sectionals), full winds (sectionals), and the full band. In the absence of the director, you may be asked to lead a full band.

• Provide appropriate and effective assessment checkpoints (pass-offs) for understanding and growth

• Provide appropriate and effective feedback to students and fellow staff members.

• Supervise students while traveling.

• Provide appropriate and effective disciplinary corrections as necessary

Stipend position for fall only.