Percussion Faculty, Pre-College

Description:The Juilliard Schools Pre-College program seeks applicants for its percussion faculty.

The Juilliard School Preparatory Division offers a comprehensive conservatory-style music program for advanced students of elementary through high-school age who exhibit the talent, potential, and ambition to pursue serious music study at the college level. The faculty serves as teachers, role models, and mentors guiding students as they develop technical proficiency while fostering creativity and intellectual curiosity. Recognizing the importance of early development and discipline in the music field, the school offers an atmosphere where artistic gifts and technical skills can flourish. Juilliard has an ongoing commitment to the principles and practices of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging and is committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, supportive, and welcoming to all.

The work will take place on Saturdays during the academic year (September May). This position earns an hourly wage.

Responsibilities:Responsibilities include teaching weekly applied lessons, plus possiblepercussion ensemble coaching, and orchestral repertoire classes.Effective communication with other faculty members via shared documents and meetings, to enable consistent and collective knowledge of all students progress.Expectations also include attending annual Pre-College auditions and jury exams.

Application:Deadline Dec 1, 2022

Qualified candidates should submit:

Letter of Application (Cover Letter) including a statement of your teaching philosophy

Resume

Three references (names and contact information)

Video link(s) of recent performances or masterclass teaching (optional).Please include links (YouTube or Dropbox) as part of your cover letter

Further inquiries can be made toprecollege@juilliard.edu

Candidates may be asked to participate in interviews, demo lessons, and/or share performance materials as part of the selection process.

Minimum Requirements:

Artist Faculty with significant reputation as a percussionperformer and educator, with a demonstrated track record of preparing talented students for high-level conservatory training.

Performance and education expertise on snare drum, percussion keyboard, and timpani.

Significant experience in chamber and orchestral music.

Knowledge of classical music and/or have working experience in the field

Capacity to recruit, teach, and mentor a diverse student body of the highest quality at the pre-college level

Knowledge of the current trends in the profession and the ability to articulate a forward-looking vision that prepares students for life in the 21^st-Century.

Preferred Background:

Bachelors degree in music

Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to the many needs of a fast-paced educational and performing arts community

Attitude of flexibility, teamwork, and collaboration

Active interest in pedagogy that incorporates the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations

Must have a passion and commitment to excellence

Experience on drum set, hand drums, frame drums or other non-orchestral styles