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Jobs (Drumheller): Percussionists – Badlands Amphitheatre

The Badlands Amphitheatre is looking for a Lead & Supporting Percussionist for our 2026 production of The Canadian Badlands Passion Play in Drumheller, AB.

The Canadian Badlands Passion Play tells an epic story of faith, hope & love based on the life of Christ. It is performed on Canada’s largest outdoor stage, with a company formed of qualified and semi-professional actors (supplemented by volunteer actors), working with a professional crew.

Job Description:

The Badlands Passion Play features a six-person band that provides a live, interactive score integral to the performance. Band members work closely with the Musical Director to rehearse and synchronize the music with the onstage action. The score includes underscoring, fanfares, and accompaniment for large choral ensemble pieces. The percussionists play a key role, performing primarily on the timpani. The timpani’s deep, resonant sound draws the audience’s attention and often functions as a lead character in its own right, shaping the mood, driving the tempo, and heightening the emotional impact throughout the show. The Lead Percussionist begins rehearsing earlier than the rest of the band, joining the process from the start alongside the rehearsal pianist.



The Supporting Percussionist joins the rehearsal process starting on Wednesday June 24.

Duties:

- Attend rehearsals and performances as required (see schedule below).
- Prepare for rehearsals and performances by practicing and reviewing music.
- Work with the Music Director to coordinate the music with the action onstage.
- Timpanis are provided.

Qualifications:

- Should be comfortable playing their instrument at an intermediate level.
- Able to read sheet music is required.
- Previous experience playing in a group setting is an asset.
- Able to listen and blend with other musicians in an ensemble.
- Rehearsal and performance experience is an asset.

Percussion Schedule:

(Lead Percussionist starts – 40 services in total)

Saturday May 30: Afternoon & Evening – 2 Services

Sunday May 31: Afternoon & Evening – 2 Services

Wednesday June 3: Afternoon – 1 Service

Thursday June 4: Afternoon – 1 Service

Friday June 5: Evening – 1 Service

Saturday June 6: Afternoon & Evening – 2 Services

Sunday June 7: Afternoon & Evening – 2 Services

Wednesday June 10: Afternoon – 1 Service

Thursday June 11: Afternoon – 1 Service

Friday June 12: Evening – 1 Service

Saturday June 13: Afternoon & Evening – 2 Services

Sunday June 14: Afternoon & Evening – 2 Services

Wednesday June 17: Afternoon – 1 Service

Thursday June 18: Afternoon – 1 Service

Friday June 19: Evening – 1 Service

Saturday June 20: Afternoon & Evening – 2 Services

Sunday June 21: Afternoon & Evening – 2 Services

(Supporting Percussionist starts – 21 services in total)

Wednesday June 24: Evening – 1 Service

Thursday June 25: Afternoon – 1 Service

Friday June 26: Evening – 1 Service

Saturday June 27: Afternoon & Evening – 2 Services

Sunday June 28: Afternoon & Evening – 2 Services

Wednesday July 1: Afternoon & Evening – 2 Services

Thursday July 2: Afternoon & Evening – 2 Services

Friday July 3: Afternoon & Evening – 2 Services

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