I am an accomplished Band Director with a proven track record of elevating performance quality through innovative rehearsal techniques and ensemble management. I am experienced in program planning and repertoire selection, fostering teamwork and collaboration, and leading ensembles to outstanding musical performances. I prioritize musical excellence and the enjoyment of producing excellent music. I was named Assistant Conductor of the Kalamazoo Concert Band in the fall of 2003. I retired in 2011 as the Director of Bands and Orchestra at Three Rivers High School where I taught and conducted the High School Bands and the High School Orchestra. During my tenure at Three Rivers, I taught and conducted the Beginning Band and the Middle School Bands. I taught and conducted the H.S. String Orchestra, H.S. Symphony Orchestra, H.S. Concert Band, H.S. Symphony Band, the Wildcat Basketball Pep Band and the Wildcat Marching Band. I have also served in many capacities as a member of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association including 4 years as the President of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 11 and as a member of the MSBOA State Executive Board.
I started teaching at Three Rivers in 1984 after spending six years as the Director of Bands in Watervliet, Michigan. My Middle School Bands, High School Bands and Marching Band consistently received Division I Superior Ratings at Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Concert and Marching Festivals at the District and State levels for 33 years. My Bands at Three Rivers received Superior Ratings and have won numerous competitions including Festival Disney and the MusicFest Orlando Concert and Marching Competitions in Orlando and Music In The Parks Competitions in Sandusky, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, Toronto, and Orlando. The Three Rivers High School Symphony Band won the prestigious Festival Disney Concert Band Division National Championship Trophy in the spring of 2006. I was awarded the Rotary Club/Three Rivers Community Schools Distinguished Educator of the Year Award in 2006 and was named MSBOA Emeritus Member in January of 2012.
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