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Lion Pride Marching Band Percussion Coordinator

Joplin, MO • On-site

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Become a Lion and join the Pride! MSSU is seeking a Lion Pride Marching Band Percussion Coordinator (LPMBPC) to begin in August 2026. The Lion Pride Marching Band Percussion Coordinator facilitates the preparations, exercises, and activities of the Lion Pride Marching Band percussion section. The LPMBPC prepares and directs the unit for independent performance, as well as for performances integrated within the larger marching band.

Applicants should provide a detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduates transcripts, as well as the names and contact information of three professional references. Submit documents by visiting www.mssu.edu/jobs. Official transcripts are required 45 days after contract is issued. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon a background check.

The Percussion Coordinator will:

  • design programs that effectively complement and enhance the visual and musical
  • program.
  • evaluate members' abilities and assigns student equipment performance accordingly.
  • work closely with the Director of Bands and the other staff members to develop a
  • sound program.
  • attend all rehearsals and performances.
  • teach program material.
  • choreograph, arrange, and implement Percussion routine(s), as an integrated
  • part of the marching band (Field Show, Parade Routine, Stand Tunes, and Cadences).
  • coordinate the Percussion rehearsal schedule with the full Marching Band.
  • create rehearsal plans in cooperation with Marching Band Director.
  • schedule and conduct extra rehearsals for the unit, in addition to the scheduled
  • marching band rehearsals as needed.
  • ensure the highest possible level of performance from the Percussion members
  • through a proper warm-up process, effective preparation, and attention to
  • individual members.
  • recruit potential Percussion members while retaining current members.
  • ensure that the Percussion is properly equipped for rehearsals and performances.
  • manage all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances including
  • maintenance, repair, and acquisition recommendations.
  • participate in spring semester program planning as needed.
  • recommend new property purchases within the budget.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma, Masters preferred
  • Background in marching band percussive performance required.
  • Experience in composing and choreographing routines for the various Percussion
  • units required.
  • Must be available for Band Camp (usually 10 days prior to each Fall semester).
  • Must attend all rehearsals and performances.

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