Trumpet Instructor

Position Summary:

Starting in the fall of 2025/26 school year, the music department seeks a passionate and energetic part-time brass instructor to meet our students’ needs primarily in trumpet with the possibility of teaching a few euphonium and tuba students should the need arise. The ideal candidate will have a substantial background teaching trumpet from a varied repertoire to beginner through advanced students. We will value candidates who can effectively build solo artistry as well as the musical skills required to successfully work with ensembles. We seek colleagues interested in being part of a collaborative faculty of more than 40 instructors who work with highly motivated high school students in a diverse, mostly residential community.

Position Requirements

• Work with students to set goals for private lessons and select repertoire that is broadly representational and musically diverse.
• Teach weekly private lessons (50 minutes each) for high school trumpet students from beginner to advanced levels.
• Create a weekly schedule for private lessons and communicate with students regarding schedule changes.
• Maintain accurate rosters, monitor student attendance, enter grades and comments in a timely manner according to the Academic Advising Calendar and deadlines set by the music department.
• Understand the Academy’s calendar and daily schedule and effectively use Academy systems for communication and course management.
• Instruct students in technique, musicianship, and practice strategies.
• Assess and support musical development by encouraging participation in appropriate performance opportunities.
• Communicate student issues or concerns with Department Chair and/or student’s advisor when necessary.
• Prepare students for recitals, masterclasses, competitions, college admission recordings, ensemble music and other needs.
• Engage with diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist work specific to the music department.
• Collaborate with colleagues on faculty performances as interested/available.
• Willingness to enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior.
• Participate in required department meetings and other forms of shared governance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Education:

• B.A. or B.M. or equivalent experience is required. A Master’s degree in music is preferred.

Experience:

• 3+ years of successful private studio teaching experience.
• 3+ years of professional performing experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent studio teaching ability. Ability to teach technique, repertoire, and musicianship to trumpet students at all levels.
• Ability to create a positive and productive learning environment for high school age students.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Demonstrated experience teaching from a musically diverse body of work, including artists from historically marginalized identities.
• Enthusiasm for working with adolescents.
• Commitment to working in and serving the needs of a diverse and inclusive community.

Background Requirements:

Criminal and driving background check.

Materials:

You are required to include a resume and cover letter with your application.

We encourage all interested applicants to review the course catalogue, which is available here:

https://exeter.edu/academics/