Cottonwood Community Band

Conductor Wanted – Friendly 40-Member Community Band in Cottonwood, Arizona

The Cottonwood Community Band is seeking a Conductor to begin with our first rehearsal of 2027 on Monday, January 11, 2027.

We are a friendly and enthusiastic community concert band of approximately 40 musicians, ranging in age from about 15 to 85, with a median age of approximately 70. Our members' experience ranges from high school band musicians to former professional players, including musicians with experience in cruise ship bands. Auditions are not required for membership.

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​Rehearsals and Performances

Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at:

Clemenceau School Gym
1 N. Willard St.
Cottonwood, Arizona

We normally rehearse every Monday except for certain national holidays and Mondays immediately following a Sunday concert.

The band performs approximately 3 to 5 concerts each year, many of them in the magnificent auditorium of the Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts in Camp Verde, Arizona, where we enjoy the support of a loyal audience.

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Our Music

We perform a wide variety of music selected with audience enjoyment in mind, including:

• Concert band classics

• Marches

• Popular music

• Holiday music

• Movie music

• Broadway and show music

The band has a Board of Directors, including a librarian and other members who assist with selecting, purchasing, storing, and distributing music.

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Conductor Responsibilities

The conductor's principal responsibilities are:

• Rehearsing and conducting the band

• Preparing the band for its concerts

• Conducting performances

• Engaging with and speaking to the audience during concerts

• Optionally contributing to the selection of music

We particularly welcome applicants who have previous conducting experience and/or a music degree.

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Compensation

The position carries a stipend of $1,500 per year plus travel expenses.

Most importantly, our members are a convivial group who enjoy making music together, and we hope to find a conductor who will enjoy working with us just as much as we enjoy playing.

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Interested?

To begin the application process, please email:

CottonwoodCommunityBand@gmail.com
We would be pleased to hear about your musical background, conducting experience, and interest in the Cottonwood Community Band.