Joe Smith

Director of Bands :Responsible for Symphonic, concert band, marching band, Pep band, World and novelty percussion ensembles jazz, and percussion ensembles, curriculum development, and responsible for

; beginning concert bAnd, 4th grade rhythms class, 4th grade world percussion class Twenty three years as a public and private school educator. Nineteen years as an instrumental/general music director and fine arts education K-12 Eight years of instrumental teaching experience at the grade, and middle school levels Eleven years experience in designing course curricula for marching band show design, organizing festivals such as the Robinson Marching Maroons Marching Band Festival. trip planning. Worked with parents, guardians, and district support personnel to provide the appropriate support to provide students with the best educational experiences possible. All professional responsibilities were executed in compliance with district and board policies. Extensive experience engaging blended and diverse learning environments Pedagogical curriculum experience with “The Multiple Intelligences”. Experienced Facilitator of PBIS Student Behavior Model Classroom Instruction K-12 Instrumental Music Curriculum Development Trained “Health Rhythms'' Wellness Facilitator. Protocol developer for at-risk youth Fine Arts Specialist. Marching, concert, basketball pep and jazz band

• Illinois Special Certificate for Music, Type 10 (6-12)
• NEA National Educators Association
• PAS Percussive Arts Society
• 21ts Century Community Learning Centers
• IMEA Illinois Music Educators Association

• Wirth Middle School, Cahokia, IL, August 2019- Present
• New City School, St Louis MO, August 2013-2019
• Nuttall Middle School, Robinson IL, August 2000-2013
• Lincoln Grade School, Robinson, August 2000-2013
• Robinson High School, Robinson IL, August 1999 – 2013

• 21ST CCLC Afterschool Community learning center, Math and Arts Enrichment Instructor for at risk youth, Cahokia, IL, 2021-222
• Senior Choir Director, First United Methodist Church, Robinson, July 2002–2004
• Traveling Summer Drumline Clinician, Responsible for master classes, cadence writing, and cadence teaching (beginner and advanced). Schools include: Mattoon, Hustonville, Mt. Carmel, Altamont, and Oblong IL, Summer 2001-Present

• AutoZone Liberty Bowl Grand Champions in Memphis TN, 2010 & 2006
• Eastern Illinois University Jazz Festival 2000-2012
• Indiana State University Jazz Festival 2010 & 2011
• Kentucky Derby Pegasus Parade 1st place winners 2002 & 2004
• Illinois High School Association State Music Organizational Contest for Concert and Jazz Band 2000-2012

• Recipient of Crawford County's Governor's Hometown Pride Award. 2006
• Two time recipient of the Robinson IL, Academic Foundation's “Teacher Of The Year” award 2000 & 2001

• Andre Berry, Professional Development Leader, 832-630-2106, andreberry06@gmail.com
• Geral Nave Jr., Principal Cahokia High School, 314-363-4600, gnavejr@cusd187.org
• Peter Hussey, Professor of Music-Percussion Lewis & Clark Community College, 618-792-3628
• Professor Johnny Lane, Director of Sales Remo Corp., 661-510-1993
• Mark King, Band Director at Mattoon Middle School, Mattoon, IL, 217-832-5070
• Clay Dugger, Band Director at Highland High School, 217-549-6594
• Phil Crews, Band Director at Rich Central High School, 708-642-2258
• Other References Available Upon Request

Trained Wellness drumming facilitator for at-risk youth and Wellness Health group drumming circles at long-term and short-term residential facilities. Juvenile Detention Center at-risk youth alternative education programs Emotional support programs for churches and other spiritual and self-help support programs