The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Camp Music Conservatory Percussion Studio Coordinator for the Arkansas and Oklahoma Conservatory of Music and Arts, located in Welling, OK.
Create a safe and engaging learning environment that promotes personal, artistic, and spiritual growth for students.
Develop and teach proper technique on a variety of percussion instruments, including snare drum, bass drum, timpani, mallet percussion, cymbals, and auxiliary percussion.
Provide advanced instruction in drum set and Latin percussion for qualified students.
Incorporate standard percussion literature, methods, and Salvation Army brass band excerpts into the curriculum.
Teach percussion students proper etiquette, setup, teardown, and the essential operations of a percussion section.
Prepare students to become proficient percussionists capable of reading music, performing in Salvation Army brass bands and contemporary worship bands, and pursuing collegiate training in percussion, if desired.
Ensure students prepare two solos (one mallet and one battery, e.g., snare drum or timpani) for recital performance through private lessons and individual practice.
Organize and prepare a percussion ensemble performance for the final graduation ceremony. Coordinate with the top brass band by assigning advanced percussionists for performances as needed.
Teach a music theory class, give private lessons, and participate in chorus activities as required.
Fulfill general camp duties, including attending staff meetings, Bible studies, worship services, night programs, and Evensong
Create lesson plans, schedule private lessons, grade assignments, and monitor student progress.
Prepare students for recitals and performances, ensuring they meet program goals.
Inform the Conservatory Director of supply or music needs and maintain care for all Conservatory equipment and instruments.
Assist with moving and setting up equipment for rehearsals and performances.
Participate in staff ensembles and plan/implement at least one night program.
Uphold proper student behavior, follow disciplinary guidelines when necessary, and highlight positive behavior.
Promote the safety, participation, and punctuality of students, while ensuring compliance with camp rules and regulations.
Maintain an up-to-date incident report log and promptly report any concerns or issues to the Conservatory Director.
Keep personal living quarters clean and organized, ready for inspection.
Be available to assist and participate in camp activities as directed by the Conservatory Director
