How to Become a Band Director
Apply for leadership positions within your high school's band.. Record your best work to boost your college application.. Earn a 4-year bachelor's degree from an NASM-accredited school.
Steps
Apply for leadership positions within your high school's band.
Apply for leadership positions within your high school's band.
Record your best work to boost your college application.
Record your best work to boost your college application.
Earn a 4-year bachelor's degree from an NASM-accredited school.
Earn a 4-year bachelor's degree from an NASM-accredited school.
Obtain a teaching certificate from your state's department of education.
Obtain a teaching certificate from your state's department of education.
Get a master's degree or Ph.D.
Get a master's degree or Ph.D.
Teach at a music instruction camp during the summers.
Teach at a music instruction camp during the summers.
Assist at a high school marching band camp.
Assist at a high school marching band camp.
Give private lessons to younger students.
Give private lessons to younger students.
Start as a music teacher and work your way up.
Start as a music teacher and work your way up.
Ask your high school band director about their career path.
Ask your high school band director about their career path.
Contact your college's career office to look for director openings.
Contact your college's career office to look for director openings.
Write up a 3-paragraph cover letter for your application.
Write up a 3-paragraph cover letter for your application.
Wear your best outfit to your in-person interview.
Wear your best outfit to your in-person interview.
Prepare for music and non-music related questions.
Prepare for music and non-music related questions.
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