At Interlochen, our artistic instructors play a crucial role in fostering creativity and talent among students throughout the school year. Guided by our core values of individuality, collaboration, and artistic excellence, you will inspire young artists to explore their craft, take creative risks, and refine their skills. Whether teaching classes, mentoring ensembles, or facilitating workshops, your contributions are essential in shaping the artistic journey of each student. Join us in creating a vibrant academic environment that celebrates creativity and empowers the next generation of artists to reach their full potential!
Position Summary:
The Instructor of Trumpet will provide individual instruction to Interlochen Arts Academy trumpet students; coach sectionals for Academy large ensembles such as orchestra, wind symphony, jazz orchestra, and other relevant ensembles; participate in side-by-side rehearsals; actively and collaboratively recruit prospective trumpet students to the Academy (and assist with recruitment for Interlochen Arts Camp as appropriate); teach weekly studio classes; coach or conduct chamber music, brass choir, and/or trumpet ensemble; and teach other courses as assigned. The Instructor of Trumpet will provide student mentorship and advising for aspiring artists in a boarding school setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach private lessons and studio classes to Interlochen Arts Academy trumpet students
- Coach chamber music, Jazz combos, direct brass ensemble and/or trumpet ensemble, and participate in all brass area activities
- Coach brass or trumpet sectionals for orchestra, wind symphony, Jazz Orchestra, and other large ensembles as appropriate
- Participate in side-by-side rehearsals with large ensembles
- When applicable, teach courses in the Music Division as deemed appropriate
- Lead a student advisory section
- Provide appropriate grading, attendance, and evaluations of student progress as required by the Music Division
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administration
- Collaborate with other faculty members
- Actively recruit trumpet students in collaboration with faculty, staff, and administration
- Teach the whole student, working collaboratively with other faculty and colleagues
- Assist students with the college application and audition process
- Perform on the faculty chamber music series
- Assist with the assessment and care of school-owned instruments
- Participate in departmental and employee meetings and serve on committees as directed
- Comply with institutional policies and procedures and act as a good steward of institutional finances
- Respect the culture, diversity, and rights of all students, their families, and the community
- Prioritize duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
- Perform other duties as assigned
Work Environment:
Work is performed at various sites throughout the campus and classroom environment with extensive internal and external stakeholder contact.
Required Skills and Experience:
Education: Master’s degree in trumpet performance required or commensurate with professional experience.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of significant teaching experience at the college level and/or with high school students.
- Demonstrated excellence as a professional trumpet player, with a record of significant achievement in solo, chamber, jazz, and large ensemble performance.
- Ability to provide high-level private instruction tailored to the individual artistic and technical development of students
- Experience coaching chamber music, directing brass ensemble, directing trumpet ensemble, and leading trumpet or brass sectionals in large ensemble settings
- Strong commitment to teaching the whole student within a boarding school environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate productively with other brass and music faculty
- Experience mentoring students through auditions, competitions, and the college application process
- Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Willingness to participate fully in departmental meetings, faculty performances, recruitment activities, and community life
- Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and alignment with institutional values
Equipment/Software Familiarity: Mac, Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Mail, Calendar), Canvas
Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:
- Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for as detailed in policy 12.HR.01 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the eligibility requirements of ICA’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Strong capability to work collaboratively as well as individually
- Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories
Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Portfolio and/or links to performance videos and teaching videos
Benefits Package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Sick time and holiday pay
- Life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs
- Defined contribution 401(a) plan, managed by TIAA
- Free or discounted employee tickets to Interlochen performances and events *some exceptions apply
- Early ticket purchase before general public sales begin
- Free Stone Cafeteria meal on shift
- Dennison Recreation Center accessibility (includes spouses)
- Priority access to Interlochen employees at Pitter Patter Day Care Center (less than one mile from campus)
- Employee Referral Program (cash payments)
- Tuition discounts for employee’s children at Academy, Camp and Interlochen Online *exceptions apply
