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Kenneth Collins

Alexandria

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Commanding Officer U. S. Navy Band Washington DC

U. S. Navy
07.2015 - 06.2024

Provided policy and oversight for 11 Navy Music activities world wide. Responsible for all day to day operations of Navy Band Washington, DC.

Head Navy Music Program

U. S. Navy
05.2012 - 04.2015

Responsible for centralized management of 11 world wide activities including recruitment, detailing of personnel, and musical equipment.

Director, Commander Naval Forces Europe Band

U. S. Navy
09.2009 - 04.2012

Musical Director for 60 member multi-national organization tasked with providing musical support representing NATO and the United States Navy throughout Europe and Africa.

Director, Navy Band Southeast

U. S. Navy
09.2007 - 05.2008

Musical Director of 44 person organization tasked with providing musical support for Navy outreach and recruiting initiatives throughout the southeastern United States.

Fleet Bandmaster, Pacific Fleet Band

U. S. Navy
06.2004 - 08.2007

Musical Director of 44 person organization responsible for providing musical support throughout the greater Pacific and southeast Asia.

Director, Navy Band Northwest

U. S. Navy
07.2001 - 05.2004

Musical Director of 34 person organization tasked with providing musical support for Navy outreach and recruiting initiatives throughout the Northwestern United States.

Assistant Director, Naval Academy Band

U. S. Navy
06.2000 - 07.2001

Responsible for day to day operations of preferentially staffed 60 person organization providing musical support to the brigade of midshipman at US Naval Academy. Ensured efficient accomplishment of all administrative and operational details, directly enhancing musical product.

Department Head, U. S. Navy Band Washington, DC

U. S. Navy
12.1998 - 05.2000

Responsible for all all administrative and operational aspects of 82 person concert/ceremonial department providing musical support for highest level military ceremonies in national capital region. Additionally, oversaw supply department responsible for providing musical instruments and office/administrative supplies to the entire organization.

Percussionist, Navy Band Newport

U. S. Navy
06.1994 - 11.1998

Served as Unit Leader and drummer for 5 member contemporary entertainment ensemble, Rhode Island Sound, providing musical support for recruiting initiatives throughout the northeastern United States. Additionally, served as concert/ceremonial percussionist for high visibility concerts and ceremonies.

Percussionist, Navy Band Guam

U. S. Navy
01.1990 - 04.1994

Served as percussionist in all musical units in the organization.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Music Education

University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV

MBA - Change Management

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Master of Science - Wind Band Conducting

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Timeline

Commanding Officer U. S. Navy Band Washington DC

U. S. Navy
07.2015 - 06.2024

Head Navy Music Program

U. S. Navy
05.2012 - 04.2015

Director, Commander Naval Forces Europe Band

U. S. Navy
09.2009 - 04.2012

Director, Navy Band Southeast

U. S. Navy
09.2007 - 05.2008

Fleet Bandmaster, Pacific Fleet Band

U. S. Navy
06.2004 - 08.2007

Director, Navy Band Northwest

U. S. Navy
07.2001 - 05.2004

Assistant Director, Naval Academy Band

U. S. Navy
06.2000 - 07.2001

Department Head, U. S. Navy Band Washington, DC

U. S. Navy
12.1998 - 05.2000

Percussionist, Navy Band Newport

U. S. Navy
06.1994 - 11.1998

Percussionist, Navy Band Guam

U. S. Navy
01.1990 - 04.1994

Bachelor of Science - Music Education

University of Nevada, Reno

MBA - Change Management

Hawaii Pacific University

Master of Science - Wind Band Conducting

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Kenneth Collins