Bandmaster

Army and Navy Academy – Carlsbad, CA (2025.04)

POSITION: Army and Navy Academy Bandmaster
START DATE: Immediate CLASSIFICATION: Full-time (Academic Year)
REPORTS TO: Academic Department Chairperson

Anticipated Base Compensation is Based on Experience: $ 58,663 – 85,356 (plus housing may be available)
As a key member of the Fine Arts Department, the Bandmaster plays a central role in shaping our cadets' musical and character development. Reporting to the Department Chair, the Bandmaster teaches three to four classes spanning from middle school to advanced high school, with a focus on both marching and concert bands. This position includes leading the band at a variety of campus and civic events, such as military parades, ceremonies, concerts, and community functions.

The Bandmaster also oversees the band’s involvement in school-wide and off-campus activities, including the potential formation and direction of specialized groups like a pep band or jazz ensemble. Collaboration is essential in this role, as the Bandmaster works closely with the Senior Army Instructor, Commandant of Cadets, Band Company TAC, Dean, and other leadership staff to guide the development and discipline of cadets in the Band Company—supporting their growth in areas such as promotions, housing, and Cadet Life.
Additionally, the Bandmaster partners with the Athletic Director, Director of Campus Operations, and Director of Facilities to coordinate the use of campus spaces for rehearsals, performances, and other Academy events.

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring educator who embraces our mission: to educate young men through a structured, relational approach that honors how boys learn best. At our Academy, we emphasize character development and virtue-based education as key drivers of academic success and personal growth. Our goal is to prepare students not only for college but for life, instilling in them the resilience, ethics, and leadership needed to thrive in a complex world.
If you're passionate about music, mentorship, and helping young men grow into capable, confident, and compassionate leaders, we invite you to join our team.
More about the Academy …
OUR FUNDAMENTALS
Army and Navy Academy is a military school for boys that is centered on a unique and singular mission: to forge virtue in young men for life. We feel that cultivating academic excellence and training exceptional scholar-athletes is the bare minimum of what a military boarding school should do. Our focus on virtue and character development makes us a unique opportunity for any young man looking to thrive in an increasingly challenging world.

We prioritize virtue in all that we do, a fact that is reflected in the environment of dignity and respect that pervades our campus. Our core values of Honor, Integrity, Gratitude, Compassion, Respect, and Responsibility don’t just guide our cadets: they are guidelines that help us all strive to uplift, serve, and inspire others. We teach our boys to live these values every day and in every interaction.

To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://armyandnavyacademy.org.