Jonathan Kelly
Wake Village,TX
Summary
Professional educator with expertise in music education and performance. Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop students and ensembles to achieve high-caliber results. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering quality outcomes. Skilled in conducting, arranging, and drill design, with keen sense for both artistic and administrative responsibilities. Extensive experience in fostering positive learning environments and driving program success.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Bands
Hooks, ISD
07.2000 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive band curriculum aligned with state educational standards.
- Oversee all aspects of the Hooks Band Program, including budgeting, inventory, purchasing, and scheduling.
- Personally direct the Mighty Hornet Marching Band, the Hooks High School Symphonic Band, and the Hooks Jazz Band.
- Assist the Junior High Band program as needed, including teaching beginner classes.
Music Teacher
Leary ISD
09.2010 - Current
Developed music program at Leary Middle School, a satellite campus to Hooks ISD. Classes taught include Introduction to Music, Beginner Band, and Advanced Band.
Adjunct Percussion Instructor
Texarkana College
09.2010 - 05.2020
- Taught applied percussion.
- Assisted with performances of the Texarkana Regional Chorale and other campus ensembles.
Director of Bands
Prescott Public Schools
07.1994 - 05.2020
Oversaw all aspects of the band program, including directing the High School, Junior High, and Beginner ensembles.
Adjunct Percussion Instructor
Southern Arkansas University
09.1996 - 05.1999
- Taught percussion lessons for Music Majors
- Directed SAU Percussion Ensemble
Assistant Band Director/Percussion Instructor
Hope Public Schools
07.1989 - 05.1993
- Assisted in all aspects of the band program, including marching band, jazz band, private lessons, and beginner classes.
- Conducted the high school concert band.
- Oversaw the percussion program, including the marching drumline, lessons, and beginner percussion classes.
Band Director/Men's Basketball Coach
Spring Hill Public Schools
08.1988 - 05.1989
- Directed the 7th to 12th grade primary band.
- Directed the 6th-grade beginner band.
- Taught music and art history classes.
- Coached boys' high school and junior high basketball teams.
- Supervised the boys' track teams.
Education
Master of Music - Percussion
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA07-1996
Bachelor of Music Education -
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR05-1988
Skills
- Drill design using Pyware charting softwear
- Music writing using Finale/Dorico softwear
- Fluent in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Publisher, and Powerpoint
Timeline
Music Teacher
Leary ISD
09.2010 - Current
Adjunct Percussion Instructor
Texarkana College
09.2010 - 05.2020
Director of Bands
Hooks, ISD
07.2000 - Current
Adjunct Percussion Instructor
Southern Arkansas University
09.1996 - 05.1999
Director of Bands
Prescott Public Schools
07.1994 - 05.2020
Assistant Band Director/Percussion Instructor
Hope Public Schools
07.1989 - 05.1993
Band Director/Men's Basketball Coach
Spring Hill Public Schools
08.1988 - 05.1989
Master of Music - Percussion
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Music Education -
Henderson State University
Professional Organizations
Texas Music Educators Association
Association of Texas Small School Bands
Texas Bandmasters Association
Four States Bandmasters Association
Texas Classroom Teachers Association