John Garrett Crook

• (2024-2025) Received multiple Superior and Excellent ratings throughout the year so far, HS Jazz is 3 weeks away from placing top 3 at State.
• (2023-2024) HS Jazz received straight Superior ratings at State, earning 4th place - 2 points away from placing top 3.
• (2023-2024) HS Concert Band received straight Superior ratings at District and State Contest
• (2022-2023) HS Band received Superior ratings at District and State for the first time since 2006 earning an Outstanding Achievement Award.
• (2022-2023) MS Band went to contest for the first time in 19 years and received excellent ratings.
• (2021-2022) The marching band made finals at the OBA Marching Contest.
• (2021-2022) The marching band received a Superior rating at OSSAA.
• (2020-2021) In my first year HS Jazz band received a Superior rating for the first time in 26 years at the OSSAA State Jazz Band Contest under my direction.
• (2020-2021) The marching band received its first Superior rating in over 6 years at the OSSAA Marching Contest.
• Created a Middle School Jazz band with very high enrollment.
• In charge of both HS & MS Jazz Ensembles
• Numerous Superior Ratings at State Solo & Ensemble contest.
• Participation in various honor bands including SEOBDA, SCOBDA, OSSBDA Jazz Ensemble and Wind Ensemble, OBA All-Star Jazz Ensemble & OkMEA Orchestra.
• Responsibilities: fundraising, concert logistics, instrument catalog, music library catalog, private lesson teacher acquisition, travel planning, recruiting, booster club meetings and community outreach.
• Have played an integral role in turning a struggling program into one that is successful and growing.

At Norman High School, I ‘ve had the opportunity to work with students from grades 9-12, who have a range of musical abilities and experience. In addition to observing and learning from a number of excellent mentor teachers, I was given the responsibility to prepare, rehearse and conduct a piece for a concert with the Symphonic Band. I have also had experience with conducting their orchestra and concert band. Additionally, I assisted the directors on trips, rehearsals and other events. I was also slated to perform and conduct with district directors in the All-City concert.

At Alcott Middle School I gained experience teaching grades 6-8. I have developed my skills in classroom management, woodwind, brass and percussion pedagogy and rehearsal technique.