How Do You Become A High School Band Director?
The high school band director is the most visible member of a local music education community. Responsible for running a marching band program in the fall and concert band in the spring, the typical high school band director is an exceptionally busy teacher who can count on being out of the house approximately 100 nights per year. Music education has more full-time jobs than any other in the professional music business. The position of band director demands intense dedication, a wide variety of professional and interpersonal skills, and the willingness to spend the hottest days of summer in grueling marching band camps. The type of person who can succeed as a band director is one who lives for students’ breakthrough moments and for the emotional payoff of a successful concert performance or football halftime show. Master at least one musical instrument. Every band director should be able to perform at a professional level on one instrument. High-quality private instrumental teachers ca
