Barry Warfield
Chillicothe
Summary
Music educator with four years of experience directing middle and high school bands, developing new music programs, and leading concert, marching, and jazz ensembles. Passionate about student growth, musical excellence, and building positive relationships with students, families, and school communities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Member
Phil’s Big Azz Brass Band
07.2023 - Current
- Planned and delivered live performance events at multiple venues, managing logistics, scheduling, and coordination to ensure successful execution and audience engagement.
- Collaborated with diverse musicians to create cohesive performances across various genres.
- Engaged audiences through dynamic stage presence and effective communication techniques.
High School and Middle School Band Director
The International School at Residence Park
07.2022 - Current
- Initiated and managed the launch of a comprehensive school band program in an English Learners (ELL) environment, overseeing planning, resource allocation, curriculum development, and program implementation.
- Developed a structured curriculum pacing guide, establishing clear milestones, deliverables, and instructional timelines to ensure consistent program progress and measurable learning outcomes.
- Planned and executed multiple large-scale performance initiatives, including marching band and jazz band programs, coordinating rehearsals, logistics, and quarterly performance events.
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse stakeholder groups, including students, faculty, and staff, to achieve shared performance and program development goals.
- Led student-based discovery and development sessions, identifying participant needs and providing targeted support to ensure successful project outcomes and skill development.
- Collaborated cross-circularly with colleagues to identify challenges, develop solutions, and ensure successful delivery of program and student objectives.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects and deadlines, balancing instructional planning, rehearsals, performances, and program administration.
- Prioritized tasks and organized workflows to maintain efficiency and ensure timely completion of program deliverables.
- Demonstrated leadership in process improvement, identifying opportunities to refine workflows and supporting the onboarding and development of team members.
- Improved operational outcomes by engaging with students, administration, and the community to identify needs, resolve issues, and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum for middle school band program, fostering musical growth and creativity.
- Conducted rehearsals, enhancing students' performance skills and ensemble cohesion through effective instruction.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods, adapting lessons to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Organized annual concerts and performances, showcasing student talent and promoting community engagement.
Assistant High School Band Director
Thurgood Marshall High School
Dayton, Ohio
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with diverse cross-functional team members to achieve organizational goals and address operational challenges related to services and deliverables.
- Partnered with team members to meet project requirements, developing solutions and ensuring tasks were completed within established timelines.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects and deadlines, maintaining quality standards while ensuring timely delivery of outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong ownership and accountability, independently managing workflow demands and consistently meeting or exceeding performance expectations.
- Provided team leadership and mentorship, identifying opportunities to improve processes and supporting training and development of colleagues.
- Improved operational efficiency by collaborating with team members and customers to identify challenges and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
- Conducted rehearsals and performances, ensuring high-quality musical presentations and student participation.
Marching Band Camp Music Coach
Chillicothe High School
Chillicothe, OH
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Led group development sessions, guiding youth teams through discovery-based activities with a focus on individualized support.
- Coordinated efforts with cross-functional team members to enhance service delivery and address operational challenges effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill project requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated proactive management of workflow demands to ensure consistent achievement of performance standards.
- Directed team leadership and mentorship initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conducted individual and group coaching sessions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, implementing strategies for improvement as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Capital University
Columbus, OH05-2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Chillicothe High School
Chillicothe, OH05-2018
Skills
- Supportive interpersonal skills
- Dedicated work ethic
- Clear communicator
- Strong organizational abilities
- Team-oriented approach
- System troubleshooting
- Collaborative leadership
- Live performance experience
- Collaborative oversight
- Academic motivation strategies
- Musical instrument proficiency
- Effective performance management
Timeline
Band Member
Phil’s Big Azz Brass Band
07.2023 - Current
High School and Middle School Band Director
The International School at Residence Park
07.2022 - Current
Assistant High School Band Director
Thurgood Marshall High School
07.2022 - 05.2023
Marching Band Camp Music Coach
Chillicothe High School
07.2019 - 07.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Chillicothe High School
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Capital University