The Avonworth Marching Band has immediate openings for a color guard instructor and an assistant color guard instructor. Position includes summer camp, evening rehearsals, football games and competitions. If interested, please contact Lew Kroner at lewkroner@comcast.net or call 724-674-5878.

The Deer Lakes High School Marching Band has an immediate opening for a color guard instructor. The successful candidate will be selected prior to June 14.

Interested applicants should contact Chris Snyder at csnyder@dlsd.k12.pa.us or by phone at 724-265-5300.

The Brentwood High School "Spartan" Marching Band is seeking candidates for an Assistant Director/Visual Ensemble Coordinator.

This is a part-time, year-round position paid through the union contract.

Applicants must:

• Possess highly developed skills in twirling batons and spinning flags, rifles, sabers, and other equipment.
• Possess a strong dance background.
• Possess the ability to write, choreograph, and teach coordinated routines between majorettes (batons, swing flags, hoops, etc.) and color guard (flags, rifles, sabers, etc.).
• Be able to attend all scheduled band practices and performances starting the last week of June (4th of July parade practices) through the last Monday in May (Memorial Day).
• Be willing to supervise students on buses to away events

Please contact Steve Leopold by cell phone at (412) 608-6494 or by email at SALeopold@comcast.net immediately.

The Southmoreland High School Marching Band is accepting applications for the position of Color Guard Instructor. Previous marching/teaching experience is recommended. Attendance at all rehearsals, performances, and band camp is required. Salary is negotiable. Any interested applicants should submit a letter of application, a resume, and copies of clearances to:

Southmoreland High School
Jamie Gore, Director of Bands
PO Box A Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612

Questions can be directed to Mrs. Jamie Gore via email at gorej@southmoreland.net.

The Slippery Rock High School Marching Band has a position available for an associate colorguard instructor for the 2010 Season. Experience with dance, competitive marching band and/or drum corps is appreciated. Must be available for pre camp, camp, and after school practices. Contact Les Fine at Les_Fine@slipperyrock,k12.pa.us or 724-794-2960 ext. 2020 for more information.

The Elizabeth Forward High School Marching Band is accepting applications for an Assistant Band Director, Percussion/Pit Instructor, Colorguard and Assistant Colorguard Instructor, Brass, Woodwind and Visual instructor positions for the 2010 marching season. Experience is preferred but not mandatory. Expectations are to attend all fall rehearsals, games and competitions.

Interested applicants should send resume and letter of interest to:

Justin Turpin, Director
Elizabeth Forward High School
1000 Weigles Hill Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037

The Fox Chapel Area Marching Band is accepting applications for the positions of Color Guard Instructor, Pit/Percussion Instructor, and Wind/Visual instructor for the 2010 marching season. Candidates should have previous experience working with and/or teaching marching band. Competitive marching band and/or drum corps experience is not required, but preferred. Selected instructors will need to acquire and submit updated clearances before their start date.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to:

Daryl Lesnik, Director of Bands
Fox Chapel Area High School
611 Field Club Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Lauren Palitti is looking for music and/or visual staff opportunities for the upcoming marching band season. She is a graduate of Kiski Area High School and Duquesne University with a degree in Music Education.
Currently a substitute teacher, she has worked as a music technician, visual technician, and directed wind sectionals for several groups in the Westmoreland and Allegheny County area. Resume, references, and clearances are readily available upon request. Please contact Lauren.Palitti@gmail.com if interested.

Reed Richardson is looking to fill a few more spots on his drill writing schedule. He has written over 180 shows for the following circuits: - DCI (all division) BOA, WGI, PIMBA, SCSBOA, WBA, MBOS, NCBA, USSBA and MBA. Based in San Diego, he has clients across the country. Some of my PIMBA clients have included. Gateway, (2003-2007. 2009) West Allegheny (2005-2008), Southmoreland (2008-present), and Quaker Valley. Across the county: The 2009 MBOS Champion Poway High School, Mt. Carmel, Vista, Rancho Buena Vista, Mira Mesa, Vista Murrieta, Canyon, Madera, Point Loma, Helix, Eastlake, Murrieta Valley, Ramona, Mission Hills, Bonita Vista, Grossmont and Kennedy. Plus many more. He has also written for Esperanza Drum & Bugle Corps. 2000-2005 (including the 2003 Div II DCI championship show). Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps, and The Cavalier Alumni Corps 2008. If you would like more information, please contact him at cavalier81@cox.net.

John Taylor is looking to add to his Fall 2010 teaching schedule. He is an experienced colorguard performer, choreographer, and adjudicator. Resume, references, and clearances available upon request. He is available for band camps with advance notice and fall rehearsal availability is negotiable. Please contact him at john.taylor.rn@gmail.com to discuss how he can be of service to your organization.

Shawn McCoy is a 2008 graduate of Kiski Area High School where he was involved with the marching band for four years. He is currently a Music Education Major at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. He was also a member of the 2009- 2010 Youngstown Marching Pride. He has a great deal of experience with marching technique and specializes in the clarinet. Please contact Shawn at semccoy@student.ysu.edu if interested.

Mike Olsen is looking for percussion instructor/battery arranger work for this summer and fall. He has worked as a percussion instructor for various schools in Utah and California, including director of percussion for Mountain Crest high school for five years before moving to the Pittsburgh area. He has also written/arranged battery music for these groups for marching band and indoor percussion productions. Please contact Mike at mikekolsen@yahoo.com if you have any questions and for a current resume.

Bethany Songer is in her third year of employment under the Trinity High School Marching Band, but is looking for a second job. Trinity's band camp is from July 26-August 6, but other than that time, she is free for the rest of the summer. Going into her third year of a Music Education Degree at Slippery Rock University, Bethany has experience with marching band programs and saxophone pedagogy. Contact her at bethanysonger@hotmail.com if interested.

Chad Toporski is looking for wind music arranging opportunities for the 2010 marching band season. Chad has been involved in marching bands since middle school and has been arranging music since his time with the U.S. Army Bands. While attending IUP, he was asked to arrange all the music for a three-movement “West Side Story” field show (2007). In 2009, Chad was again asked to arrange “Invisible Touch” for a Genesis field show. As an upcoming arranger, Chad will consider price negotiations and provide discounts for first-time services. For additional information, including recordings of past works, please contact Chad Toporski at chad.toporski@gmail.com or visit his website [http://sites.google.com/site/toporskimusic/].

Rich Zabinski is looking for battery percussion writing/arranging opportunities for the upcoming year. Rich has 23 years experience in indoor and outdoor percussion arranging. Past/current organizations include Kiski Area HS, Centerville HS, Elizabeth Forward HS, East Allegheny HS, Mars Area HS, West Allegheny HS, and the Steel City Ambassadors Sr. Drum and Bugle Corps. Contact Rich Zabinski at rzab1@consolidated.net for more information.