Kamarie Schmidt
Plains,TX
Summary
Dedicated Head Band Director with 10 years of teaching experience and a proven track record of rebuilding and strengthening band programs. Consistently leads ensembles to superior performance outcomes, including multiple Division I ratings at UIL Concert, Sight Reading, and Marching contests, as well as state-advancing UIL Solo and Ensemble groups. Successfully guided marching bands to UIL Area competitions and finals. Brings comprehensive experience in elementary music education, fostering strong foundational skills that support long-term program excellence. Committed to student growth, musical achievement, and cultivating a culture of discipline and pride.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Director of Bands
Plains ISD
Plains, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Division 1 UIL Concert and Sight Reading Band
- Division 1 UIL Marching Band
- UIL Area A Marching Band Qualifier
- 31 members to date that have and are participating in State UIL Solo and Ensemble
- 25 members to date that have participated ATSSB Region 16 All Region Bands
- 4th place winterguard in novice division following Seminole 1st place, Lubbock Cooper Gold 2nd Place, and Frenship Memorial 3rd Place.
Head Director of Bands
McCamey, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Superior Excellent Excellent rating in UIL Concert
- Superior Superior Superior rating in UIL Sight Reading
- UIL Area Marching qualifier
- Division 1 UIL Regional Marching Contest Region 6
Head Director of Bands
Sudan, TX
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Doubled the number of students involved in the program.
- Band boosters restored to a functioning status.
- Consistent 1st and 2nd place UIL Music Memory Teams 4th-8th Grade each year.
- Increased student participation in solo and ensemble contest to represent half of our high school band with consistent state qualifying solos and ensembles in UIL Solo and Ensemble each year. 30 out of our 60 members are attending State UIL Solo and Ensemble for 2023 school year.
- Two superior rated state competing ensembles, three excellent rated state competing ensembles May 2023.
- Consistent participation of All Region Band Member participants each academic year.
- Division 1s in Regional Marching Contest 2020, 2021, 2022.
- Area Marching Finalist 2020, 2021, 2022 with the last time being in 2013.
- First Division 1 in Sight reading achieved in 2022 since 2013.
- Consistent Division 1 Beginning Band and Junior High Band ratings for Abernathy and Floydada Band Festivals each year.
Assistant Director of Bands and Elementary Music
Sudan, TX
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Taught and directed fall and spring elementary music concerts.
- 2nd place 3rd and 4th Grade UIL Music Memory.
- Beginning Band Woodwind Specialist.
- Head Junior High Band Director with a Division 1 Rating earned at the Abernathy Band Festival.
- 15 All Region Band Member participants.
Elementary Music and Assistant Director of Bands
Smyer, TX
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Taught and directed PreK-3rd fall and spring elementary music concerts.
- Beginning Band Woodwind Specialists.
- Head Junior High Band Director with a Division 1 rating earned at the Floydada Band Festival.
- 2nd place 2nd and 3rd grade UIL Music Memory teams.
- Division 1 rating at UIL Regional Marching Contest.
- Over 10 All Region Band Member participants.
- State advancing soloists and ensembles for UIL Solo and Ensemble.
Graduate Instructional Assistant
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Ran woodwind and brass marching sectionals and set drill for 2014 and 2015 shows for an over 300+ member marching band.
- Pep band duties: Auditioned and selected performers for scholarship positions. Acted as one of the directors for one out of the two University of Northern Iowa pep bands. Communicated and made arrangements with the athletics department in such matters as headset, scheduling, per diem, hotel rooming, travel, and tournament requirements. Traveled as director of pep band for basketball tournaments both in and out of state.
- Concert Band Duties: Served as one of the two instructors of record that directed the concert band ensemble that met three times a week performing two to three concerts in a semester.
Assistant Director of Bands
Farwell, TX
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted in marching, critiqued contest ensembles, rehearsed large ensemble, ran brass and woodwind sectionals.
- State advancing Saxophone ensemble in UIL Solo and Ensemble.
Education
Masters of Arts - Instrumental Conducting
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA01.2020
Bachelors of Music - Saxophone Performance
Eastern New Mexico University - ENMU
Portales, NM01.2014
Bachelors of Music - Music Education
Eastern New Mexico University - ENMU
Portales, NM01.2014
High School Diploma -
Farwell ISD
Farwell, TX05.2008
Skills
- Finale Composition Software
- Google Platforms
- MuseScore Composition Software
- Pyware 3D Drill Writing
- Securly
- Make Music
- Music First
- SchoolDude
- Ascender
- Eduphoria
- Educators Handbook
Accomplishments
- Plains ISD TIA Committee Member for fine arts
- 2023 ATSSB Region 16 All Region Band Coordinator
- Principal Saxophone for University of Northern Iowa Symphonic Band
- New Mexico Small College Intercollegiate Band Participant
- Friends of Music Scholarship Competition Finalist
- Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Member
- Kappa Kappa Psi Member
Certification
- Texas Educators Certificate
- Music Grades EC-12
HONORS AND AWARDS
2023 Region 16 All Region Band Coordinator, Principal Saxophone for University of Northern Iowa Symphonic Band 2015, New Mexico Small College Intercollegiate Band Participant 2012, Friends of Music Scholarship Competition Finalist 2013, Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Service Fraternity, Eta Phi Honorary Member 2014-2016, Principal Saxophone for Eastern New Mexico University Symphonic Band 2012-2014, Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Service Fraternity Beta Lambda Member 2011-2014, John Philip Sousa Recipient 2006
Timeline
Head Director of Bands
Plains ISD
07.2024 - Current
Head Director of Bands
01.2023 - 01.2024
Head Director of Bands
01.2018 - 01.2023
Assistant Director of Bands and Elementary Music
01.2017 - 01.2018
Elementary Music and Assistant Director of Bands
01.2016 - 01.2017
Graduate Instructional Assistant
University of Northern Iowa
01.2014 - 01.2016
Assistant Director of Bands
01.2011 - 01.2012
Masters of Arts - Instrumental Conducting
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelors of Music - Saxophone Performance
Eastern New Mexico University - ENMU
Bachelors of Music - Music Education
Eastern New Mexico University - ENMU
High School Diploma -
Farwell ISD