Percussion Specialist – Drumline

Part-Time Role with Potential for Ongoing Employment | Majenta Music at Living Faith Lutheran College, Murrumba Downs | Commencing Term 1, 2027

Lead something new. Shape a drumline. Inspire young musicians.

Majenta Music is seeking an experienced Percussion Specialist to develop and lead a new Year 7 Drumline at Living Faith Lutheran College.

This is an opportunity to help develop a new performance program, working with students who already have an instrumental music background and are ready to extend their skills through drumline and percussion ensemble performance.

We're looking for someone with strong percussion expertise, an enthusiasm for working with young musicians and the ability to bring an ensemble together.

About the Position

This is a part-time employee position, initially offered as a fixed-term part-time contract for the 2027 school year, with the potential to transition to ongoing permanent part-time employment.

- Regular hours: 1.5 hours per week during school terms, on Thursdays from 1:50 pm to 3:20 pm. The rehearsal day is subject to confirmation by the College and may change to Wednesday.

- School holidays: Paid on a consistent fortnightly basis across the full contract period, including school holiday periods.

- Performances: Additional College and community performances form part of the role and are paid separately for hours worked. Performance dates will be communicated well in advance.

- Entitlements: Applicable annual leave, personal leave, superannuation and public holiday entitlements.

The Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

- Leading weekly drumline rehearsals, developing students' ensemble performance skills and extending their existing instrumental skills through practical performance and musicianship development.

- Selecting, arranging and developing suitable drumline repertoire.

- Teaching and developing drumline techniques, ensemble precision, coordination and performance skills.

- Developing visual performance elements, including coordinated movement, staging and visual presentation appropriate to drumline performances.

- Preparing students for performances and leading the group at College and community events,



with scope for the program to expand into additional performance opportunities over time.

- Working collaboratively with Majenta Music and College staff to support the ongoing development of the program.

About You

We're looking for a skilled and enthusiastic percussionist with strong musical foundations, an interest in ensemble performance and a desire to develop young musicians.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

- Strong percussion performance experience, with a background in drumline, percussion ensemble or other group performance settings highly regarded.

- Sound knowledge of percussion techniques, repertoire and ensemble direction, with the ability to develop students' technical and musical skills.

- Ability to develop percussion arrangements and contribute to the visual presentation of ensemble performances.

- The ability to lead rehearsals, develop ensemble cohesion and prepare students for public performance.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with secondary school students.

- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.

- Enthusiasm for establishing and leading a new performance program.

- Previous experience teaching, coaching or directing a school or community drumline will be highly regarded.

- A recognised tertiary music qualification and/or substantial relevant professional experience in music performance and teaching is desirable.

About Majenta Music

Majenta Music partners with schools to deliver high-quality instrumental music education and ensemble programs. We are passionate about nurturing young musicians, providing meaningful musical experiences and creating opportunities for students to develop confidence, creativity and a lifelong appreciation of music. We value our teaching team and strive to create a supportive environment where teachers feel valued and encouraged to grow.





The Drumline program is delivered through a partnership between Majenta Music and Living Faith Lutheran College. We oversee the overall coordination, delivery and administration of the program, including employment, payroll and staff coordination. Majenta Music and the College work together on scheduling, communication with families and performance opportunities, ensuring the successful applicant is supported by both organisations.

Employment Requirements

Applicants must:

- Hold a current Queensland Blue Card, or current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration, as applicable.

- Have full working rights in Australia.

- Be available to commit to the regular weekly rehearsal schedule (currently proposed for Thursday afternoons, with the possibility of Wednesday).

- Be willing to complete any required employment and child-safety screening.

How to Apply

Please submit your application to the Owner & Director at ****@majentamusic.com.au, using the subject line:

Percussion Specialist – Drumline

Applications should include:

- A cover letter outlining your relevant percussion experience, musical background and suitability for the position.

- Details of your percussion and ensemble performance experience, including any experience with drumline repertoire, arranging, visual performance elements and preparing ensembles for performance.

- A current resume detailing relevant qualifications, experience and at least two qualified referees.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 4 December 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Additional Relief Opportunities

Majenta Music welcomes expressions of interest from instrumental music specialists interested in occasional casual relief teaching across our school programs.

We welcome enquiries from specialists across the following disciplines:

- Strings

- Brass

- Woodwind

- Percussion

- Piano

- Guitar

Applicants interested in both the advertised Drumline position and casual relief teaching are welcome to indicate this in their application.

For separate relief teaching enquiries, please complete the Relief Teaching Application Form on our website:

https://www.majentamusic.com.au/jobs

📌 Instrumental Music Teacher (Part-Time Percussion Specialist & Relief Positions) (Murrumba Downs)
🏢 Majenta Music
📍 Murrumba Downs