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Valparaiso University

Pep Band Director

Valparaiso, IN · On-site

The Pep Band Director will lead and grow the Valparaiso University athletic band program while also ... Participate in campus events and represent the band program in the community. Maintain compliance ...

Valparaiso University

Pep Band Director

Valparaiso, IN · On-site

The Pep Band Director will lead and grow the Valparaiso University athletic band program while also ... Participate in campus events and represent the band program in the community. Maintain compliance ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for community band director in the United States is $57,114.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $61,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Community Band Director vs School Band Director?

AspectCommunity Band DirectorSchool Band Director
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in music or education; teaching certification may be preferredUsually a bachelor's degree in music education; state certification often required
Work EnvironmentLeads community ensembles, often voluntary or part-time, in public or private settingsWorks within schools, managing student bands during school hours and extracurriculars
Employer & IndustryCommunity organizations, local arts groups, or volunteer-basedPublic or private schools, educational institutions
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles involving directing non-school community groupsFocuses on educational settings and student development

The Community Band Director and School Band Director roles share similarities in music education and leadership but differ mainly in work environment and employer. Community Band Directors typically lead volunteer or community-based ensembles, while School Band Directors work within educational institutions, focusing on student development and school programs.

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Infographic showing various Community Band Director job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 5% Summer. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $57,114 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

ADJUNCT BAND DIRECTOR

Monroe, MI • On-site

Monroe County Community College
Education Programs Administration • 201 - 500 employees
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Part-time

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Salary: $0.00 Hourly
Location : 1555 S. Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2026 - 00270
Department: Humanities/Social Sciences Division
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Position Summary
Monroe County Community College (MCCC) seeks a qualified adjunct faculty member to oversee the College/Community Band, a performance-based mixed ensemble comprised of musicians from the MCCC student body and the community. The Band performs at least four concerts between August and May.
Essential Job Functions
The director reports to the Dean of Humanities/Social Sciences. They are responsible for teaching MUSIC 154, 155, 254, 255 (combined College-Community Symphony Band courses), leading and directing the College-Community Symphony Band during musical performances, scheduling rehearsals, selecting appropriate musical pieces, maintaining the music library, and making budgetary recommendations to the dean. The director works closely with the College/Community Orchestra director and the Agora Chorale director, and together they recommend students for MCCC's Performing Arts Scholarship awards.
Requirements
Master's degree in music with a concentration in musical ensemble conducting is required. Also required are evidenced experience or ability to lead and direct musical performances, strong organizational and leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate individuals and groups, a high level of creativity, and a willingness to engage with the Monroe County community to build support for the music program.
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Do you have a master's degree in music with a concentration in musical ensemble conducting?
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Do you have evidenced experience or ability to lead and direct musical performances?
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