Jonathan Isaac Fergerson
4024 CR 491 S, Henderson
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated band director with 4 years of experience working with a high-achieving program, ready to lead the group into the next chapter. Committed to continuing the success of the program, ensuring quality music education, and cultivating a positive, highly engaging learning culture for students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Band Director
Carlisle ISD
Price
07.2022 - Current
- - Assisted in teaching the high school marching and concert band, ensuring students were proficient in the military marching style, concert music repertoire, as well as instrument-specific technique.
- - Instructed high school percussion, including drum-line and percussion ensembles.
- - Directed the 7th grade band, establishing solid music fundamentals, choosing appropriate music literature, organizing concerts, performing at music festivals, and preparing students for high school band.
- Taught 6th grade beginner classes, including Tuba, Baritone, and Percussion.
- - Taught 5th grade music, providing a fun and educational environment to prepare the students for joining band in 6th grade.
- - Helped promote a positive culture within the program, resulting in an increase in numbers in the 7th grade and high school bands.
Student Teaching
Troup ISD
Troup
07.2021 - 12.2021
- - Assisted in teaching the high school marching and concert band, as well as the middle school bands and beginner classes.
Education
BACHELOR OF MUSIC - EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
TYLER, TX12-2021
ASSOCIATE OF MUSIC -
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
TYLER, TX05-2018
High School Diploma -
CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL
PRICE, TX06-2016
Skills
- Military Marching Experience
- Instrumental Pedagogy
- Rehearsal Techniques
- Piano Proficient
- Classroom Management
- Team Building
Certification
- TEA Certified EC-12
- CDL Certified
Accomplishments
- State Military Marching Champions for 2022, 2023, 2024, and silver medalist in 2025.
- Assisted in presenting a clinic 'Strategies for Success in Military Marching' at the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention in July 2024.
- Conducted on the TMEA Honor Band Concert in February of 2023.
References
- Jeremy Strickland, Department Chair/Director of Bands, Tyler Junior College, 817-798-2760, jstr@tjc.edu
- Dr. Sarah Roberts, Director, School of Performing Arts, Associate Professor of Music, Saxophone and Jazz Studies, 940-390-8470, sroberts@uttyler.edu
- Bobby Castillo, Director of Bands, Troup ISD, 903-312-3982, rcastillo@troupisd.org
Timeline
Assistant Band Director
Carlisle ISD
07.2022 - Current
Student Teaching
Troup ISD
07.2021 - 12.2021
BACHELOR OF MUSIC - EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
ASSOCIATE OF MUSIC -
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL