A Music Professor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches music related subject areas. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
Groton Hill Music Center 122 Old Ayer Road
Groton, MA 01450
Date Posted:
July 30, 2026
Region:
Central Massachusetts Category:
Education/Instruction Type:
Part-Time
Junior Wind Ensemble Director Description:
Employment Opportunity - July 2026
FACULTY OPENING:
Junior Wind Ensemble Director
HOURS:
Part-time, in-person, hourly, Mondays 5:00-6:30pm
COMPENSATION
$76/hr
START DATE
February, 2027
Groton Hill Music Center is the region's premier nonprofit center for outstanding music education, professional performances, andmunity engagement programs. We are seeking an engaging conductor with experience leading and establishing band programs for middle school students (grades 5 through 8) to lead a 10-week spring ensemble, with the potential to be a full-year ensemble in the 2027-2028 school year.
PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Junior Wind Ensemble Director will help to create a new ensemble that will serve as a developmental program for students who will later join the Groton Hill Wind Ensemble. They will work closely with GHWE's leadership on vision, repertoire, and recruitment. The ability to inspire, motivate, educate, and lead these young musicians while demonstrating strong conducting skills and musicianship is required.
Location:
122 Old Ayer Road, Groton MA
Non-Discrimination Policy:
Groton Hill Music Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in its admissions, education programs, activities, hiring practices, or employment policies.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate should have a degree in music, including fundamental knowledge of all woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Candidates should have a history of programming outstanding middle school band repertoire, including for small ensembles. Candidates must be able to demonstrate effective and efficient classroom/rehearsal technique, a high level of on-stage conductingpetence, andfort in addressing an audience from the stage. The proposed rehearsal schedule for this ensemble would be Monday evenings from 5:00 to 6:30pm. This role also has considerable room for growth by way of building ensembles, events, and a culture of excitement around wind ensemble performance at Groton Hill Music. Teaching private lessons at Groton Hill is also a possibility, depending on mutual interest. Groton Hill Music faculty members are responsible for: 1) inspiring and sharing their love of music with their students; 2) setting a high bar for students' levels of technical skill and musicality; 3) clearlymunicating expectations and working toward d goals; and 4) advocating for their students to engage in additional GHM programs and special events to deepen their musical development and theirmitment to their studies. Groton Hill music offers many ancillary benefits to our faculty members, including a variety of paid professional performance opportunities and funding for professional development (by application). Regular weekly teaching throughout the school year is required, as is attendance at an annual fall faculty meeting, and thepletion of occasional clerical tasks. Timeliness and reliability, as well as strongmunication practices with both students/families and school staff, are essential.
