Daniel Wade
Summary
Knowledgeable Music Educator with 20+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in marching and concert band as well as small ensemble and one on one teaching.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Bands
Neshoba County School District
07.2011 - Current
- Oversees instrumental music education program for grades 6-12.
- Coordinates all travel.
- Manages budget and all finances.
- Manages director staff.
- Conducts rehearsal for marching band, symphonic band, and 8th grade band
Assistant Band Director
Neshoba County School District
07.2005 - 07.2011
- Conducted 8th grade band, concert band, and jazz band
- Administered private lessons
- Assisted with high school program as needed
Band Director
Kemper County School District
08.2003 - 12.2004
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS11.2020
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2005
Associate of Arts - Music Education
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS05.1999
High School Diploma -
Clarkdale Attendance Center
Meridian, MS05.1996
Skills
- Musical proficiency
- Instrumental mastery
- Conducting
- Teaching and instruction
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organization and planning
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- MHSAA 6A State Marching Champion 2023
- East Central Mississippi Band Directors Association Director of the Year 2017, 2024
- Consistent superior ratings in concert, marching, and jazz evaluations
- Current President of the Mississippi Bandmasters Association
- Mississippi Lions All-State Band International Champion 2022
- Mississippi Indoor Association State Champion Winds Ensemble 2021
- Mississippi Indoor Association State Champion Percussion Ensemble 2015
- Past President of East Central mississippi Band Directors Association
Affiliations
- Mississippi Bandmasters Association
- Mississippi Indoor Association
- East Central Mississippi Band Directors Association
- Delta Chapter of Phi Beta Mu Music Fraternity
- American School Band Directors Association
Timeline
Director of Bands
Neshoba County School District
07.2011 - Current
Assistant Band Director
Neshoba County School District
07.2005 - 07.2011
Band Director
Kemper County School District
08.2003 - 12.2004
Master of Arts - Music Education
William Carey University
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Mississippi State University
Associate of Arts - Music Education
East Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Clarkdale Attendance Center
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