"Director, "All-American" Marching Band (Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor of Bands)"

Purdue University’s Department of Bands and Orchestras invites applications for the position of the 6th Director of the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band at the rank of Clinical Associate or Full Professor. If the applicant has achieved tenure at their current institution, employment may be offered at tenure-track Associate or Full Professor, depending on the candidate’s qualification.

This faculty member will serve as Director of the “All-American” Marching Band and will be responsible for total administration of the organization.

Candidates will demonstrate a strong background in music, music education and a passion for college marching band. They must also demonstrate a strong commitment to creating a student-centered environment. Successful candidates will show a willingness to maintain the rich traditions of the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band while sharing their vision for elevating the program. The ideal candidate must also demonstrate the appropriate personality, charisma, and media awareness required as the forward-facing leader of Purdue University’s most visible ensemble to the university community, prospective students, alumni, parents, and friends.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct the “All-American” Marching Band. The flagship ensemble of Purdue Bands and Orchestras is wholly inclusive of all performing instrumentalists, the “World’s Largest Bass Drum” Crew, Golduster Dance Team, Golden Silks Color Guard, and “All-American” Twirling program
• Administrate all activities of the “All-American” Marching Band, including Band Camp, rehearsals, performances, Homecoming Alumni Marching Band, yearly rehearsal/performance calendar, travel, extra performances (Indianapolis 500) and more
• Work cohesively with all “All-American” Marching Band faculty/staff to coordinate activities related to the band and its auxiliary organizations
• Coordinate show selection, drill design, music arrangements, and licensing
• Work closely with Purdue Athletics to coordinate activities during home game days
• Contribute to departmental and university service, including recruiting marching and athletic band members
• Develop and implement strategies for recruitment and retention of marching and athletic band participants
• Supervise student leadership team for the logistical operation of the marching band

Additional Responsibilities

• Direct one of three pep bands
• Conduct a concert band(s) during the second semester
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by chair

Education

Masters Required (doctorate preferred)

Experience

• Successful marching band teaching experience at the college/university level
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time college/university teaching experience
• Minimum 3 years of public school teaching experience

Applicants will submit the following through Successfactors:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Complete contact information for three current professional references

Review of Applications: Screening of applicants will begin September 8, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position. For additional information or if you have further questions, contact the search committee chair, Dr. David Blon, via email at dblon@purdue.edu.