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CONTEST OPENINGS
The Spring-Ford Area High School Band and Music Association will co-host the Tournament of Bands (TOB) sanctioned 45th Annual Pageantry of Sound marching band competition on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Coach McNelly Stadium, located on the campus of Spring-Ford Area High School in Royersford, Pennsylvania, beginning at 6:00 PM. The campus is located about 10 miles west of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit #326 (Valley Forge/King of Prussia), along U.S. 422, making this an ideal location for bands to attend in Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. In addition, the stadium will have a newly-installed artificial turf field just in time for the competition. If you are interested in attending please contact John E. Eckstine, Jr., Director of Bands, at jecks@spring-ford.net , Mark Brittingham, at britt00@verizon.net ; or Dr. Ed Mea, at wegotokiawah@aol.com .
Kingsway Regional High School's 2nd Annual "Sound In Motion" Marching Band Competition scheduled for Saturday, October 18th, 2008. Kingsway Regional is conveniently located just 5 miles from the Commodore Barry Bridge and
only 1 mile from exit 2 of the NJ Turnpike. Since we are only 15 minutes from the Blue Route and 10 Minutes from the Delaware Memorial Bridge, Kingsway is easily accessible from all regions of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. Our show features a newly renovated stadium with an excellent vantage point as well as ample grounds for warm-ups, not to mention a great director/staff hospitality room. To register, contact Band Director Joe Henderson: hendersonj@kingsway.k12.nj.us  856.701.2509
 
STAFF OPENINGS (Posted date)
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    The Conestoga Valley School District (Lancaster, PA) has an opening for an Assistant Marching Band Director, available immediately.  Percussion background is preferred, but not required. Interested candidates should send a letter of inquiry, resume, and evidence of criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances to: Dr. Galen Leitzel, Supervisor of Music, Conestoga Valley School District, 2110 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 by June 23, 2008. Inquiries may also be sent by e-mail to galen_leitzel@cvsd.k12.pa.us (6/10)
    • INDOOR 
    J T Lambert / East Stroudsburg South Color Guard is in need of a coach for the 2008/2009 upcoming season. We are located in the beautiful Poconos 5 minutes from the New Jersey border and route 80. If any one is interested in coaching our team, please contact the parents association. The  contact person is Lorri Frey at 570-421-3323. Email is feldmann@ptd.net -
    All applicants will be considered. J T Lambert has ranked # 1 for this last season. (5/15)
     
    Twirling Coach
    The Kutztown Area School District is currently seeking a coach for the Outdoor and Indoor Twirling Squads. Our current coach will be resigning effective May 2008. The Kutztown School District Twirling Program has been highly successful and is an active participant in Chapter 2 of TIA. The applicant should have knowledge of what is necessary to run a program, as well as the ability to write and choreograph a field show and an indoor show. Interested candidates can submit a resume via mail to Mr. Doug Matz, KAHS Band Director, Kutztown Area High School , 50 Trexler Ave., Kutztown, PA, 19530 ; or via e-mail to dmatz@kasd.org (5/14)
    RECRUITING
     
  • The Northwind Indoor Color Guard will be holding an informational meet & greet on Saturday August 16th 2008 at Catty Park, Church & St. George Streets in Catasauqua, PA.  All new and returning members are encouraged to attend.  All information on the 2009 indoor season will be given out at this meeting along with an impromptu rehearsal.  Please bring your own equipment if available. Refreshments will be available.  Please R.S.V.P to northwindguard07@aol.com (6/10)
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    POSITIONS TO FILL
    Marching Band Director
    Extra-curricular position available for the 2008-2009 school year. Responsibilities include: creating and conducting marching band halftime show, conducting summer band camp, providing guidance and encouragement to maximize student benefit from participation, developing close working relationship with parents and booster organization.
    Please send letter of interest, resume, copies of Act 34, Act 151, Act 114 clearances, and 3 letters of recommendation to Mrs. Jennifer Kirk, Salisbury Township School District, 1140 Salisbury Road, Allentown, PA 18103.
    *Certification is preferred but, not required
     Please direct questions pertaining to the above position to:
     
    Heather L. Morningstar
    Principal
    Salisbury High School
    500 Montgomery Street
    Allentown, PA 18103
    (610) 797-4107
    hmorningstar@stsd.org   (6/11)
    Due to a possible resignation, a high school music teacher position may be available in the Schuylkill Haven Area School
    District.  Teaching duties include vocal and instrumental lessons, 8th Grade General Music Classes, and History of Rock and
    Roll.  Musical ensembles include instructing the competitive high school marching band, concert band, jazz band, chorus, and the HS musical pit orchestra.  
    Please forward resume and corresponding materials to:
    Richard Rada, Superintendent
    Schuylkill Haven Area School District
    120 Haven Street
    Schuylkill Haven, PA  17972 (6/2)
     
    The Rockville High School Marching Band, located in Montgomery County, MD has openings for a Percussion Instructor and a Color Guard Instructor for the 2008 season.  Instructors will need to be able to attend at least one rehearsal per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm - 8:00pm), coordinate at least one sectional per week with their respective sections, and be available for
    as many performances as possible. Stipends are available for each position and are commensurate with experience.
    Anyone interested in either position should contact Mr. Phil Barnes, Instrumental Music Director, at 301-517-5590 or
    Phillip_P_Barnes@mcpsmd.org (5/22)
    Brass/Marching Tech. Position available! The Shippensburg University Red Raider Marching Band is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the following consultant/instructor position for Fall 2008:
    Brass Consultant/Instructor
    This position works directly with the members of the brass section during band camp (August 13-22, 2008). Candidates must have experience teaching/instructing at least at the high school and preferably the collegiate level and must be able to attend camp between August 13-22, 2008. (Accommodations and meals are supplied by the university)
    If you are interested in finding out more about the position, please contact Trever Famulare, Director of Bands either through email trfamu@ship.edu or by phone 717-477-1238 immediately. (5/21)
     
    The drill/color guard designer and music arranger from Henderson High  School are currently looking for a new home with another marching band. Both specialize in logistics concerning a smaller bands but
    are more than willing and able to work with any size. IF interested, please contact Jim or Monica Morrison at jebm1@verizon.net (5/6)
     
    The Sterling High School Marching Band is searching for the following positions for the 2008 marching band season:
    1. BATTERY CAPTION HEAD
    Writing is optional, may bring in techs they are comfortable with.
    2. Visual Caption Head/Instructor
    In charge of teaching marching technique and drill. Will be able to assist in hiring a drill writer that they are comfortable with.
    3. Marching/Music Tech
    Strong Clarinet or Saxophone experience required .
    1 & 2 should have a minimum of 60 college credits and are BOE paid contracts. 3 & any battery techs are volunteer positions. Salary will be paid by the Band Boosters and determined by experience and commitment. All must be available for most summer and fall weekday rehearsals (Tues/Thurs) including band camp on August 22nd - 26th, 2008.
    Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-9 pm. The school is located in Somerdale, NJ in Camden County NJ.
    Previous experience for all positions is recommended, WGI/DCI experience a plus.
    Interested candidates please respond QUICKLY to:
     
    Michael Belskis
    Sterling High School
    Director of Instrumental Music
    501 South Warwick Road
    Somerdale NJ, 08083
    Music Office: (856) 566-4190
    Main Office Fax: (856) 784-7661
    http://shsband.sterling.k12.nj.us (5/15)
     
    Marching Instructor
    Big Spring HS is looking  for a marching technician for the 2008 season.  Corps experience would be a
    plus!

    Contact:
    Daryl Balseiro
    Big Spring High Schoool
    Newville, PA 17241
    (717) 776-2460
    dbalseiro@bigspring.k12.pa.us  (5/7)
    Color Guard Instructor
  • Meade High School is in search of a colorguard instructor for the 2008 - 2009 season. All interested persons should either email the director at ekilby@aacps.org or call Eric Kilby at 410-674-3502. (5/7)
    • Percussion Instructor/Staff
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    The Shikellamy HS Marching Braves are looking for a Head Percussion Instructor.
     
    Please Contact:
     
    Scott Carey, Band Director
    Shikellamy HS
    600 Walnut Street
    Sunbury, PA  17801 
    570-286-3767
     
    The Lebanon Catholic Marching Band currently has an opening for a percussion instructor for the 2008 season. Responsibility will be mostly for the battery percussion as there will be a pit instructor for the summer months. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 pm with band camp July 28-Aug 1st. The candidate should be able to help new players learn proper technique for playing and marching. A stipend is paid based upon availability. Please contact Corey Ebling at cebling@lebanoncatholicschool.org (5/28)
    Drumline and Pit instructors needed for the summer and fall season.
    Energetic, caring person with strong marching background to lead weekly  summer practices, band camp 8/13-22 then weekly fall practices until season ends 11/8. Pay scale based on experience but ranges between $750
    -$1,200 total. We are a competitive band that goes to approx 3 shows a fall.
    Please contact:
    Centennial High School
    4300 Centennial Lane
    Ellicott City, MD 21042
    Dr. Max VanDerBeek 410-499-0133 cell or maxbeat@comcast.net (5/28)
    The Middletown Area High School Band is seeking a drumline tech for the 2008 fall season. Please contact Sam Fisher at 948-3347 or sfisher@raiderweb.org  if interested.
     
    Samuel K. Fisher
    Director of Bands
    Middletown Area High School
    1155 N. Union St.
    Middletown, PA 17057
    (717) 948-3347
    www.bluewaveband.org (5/19)
     
    The Kingsway Regional High School Marching Band is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Battery Instructor.  Duties to include working with the percussion coordinator and front ensemble instructor in running percussion rehearsals during the summer and fall season as well as attending competitions.  For more information about the rehearsal and performance schedule:  www.kingswaymusic.net 
     
    Please send letter of intent and a resume to Joe Henderson at hendersonj@kingsway.k12.nj.us (5/17)
     
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    Buy & Sell flags, rifles, sabres, uniforms, floors and props. There are currently over 100 guard related items on the web site.
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