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Matthew Kennan

Princeton,TX

Summary

I am currently wrapping up my twenty-first year in music education. In that time, I have had the pleasure of teaching young people the skills to be successful, not only in music through band, but to be better more productive humans. I would love the opportunity to return to Redwater once again to work alongside friends, colleagues, and wonderful educators.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director of Bands

Princeton ISD
Princeton, TX
08.2014 - Current
  • Assisted with the High School Band program
  • Coordinated and taught the High School Non-Varsity band
  • Assisted with the Junior High Band program
  • Coordinated and taught beginning band classes at the Intermediate school
  • After restructuring the district due to growth, I assisted at the three middle school band programs
  • In the 2025-2026 school year, I moved to the assistant position at Clark Middle School in Princeton ISD where I teach the Non-Varsity band as well as teach four beginning band classes.

Junior High Band Director/Assistant Band Director

Redwater ISD
Redwater, TX
08.2007 - 05.2014
  • Coordinated the Junior High Band program.
  • Planned and taught the Varsity Junior High band
  • Assisted with the Non-Varsity Junior High band
  • Coordinated and taught 5th grade music classes
  • Taught beginning band classes
  • Assiste

Assistant Band Director

Magnolia Public Schools
Magnolia, AR
08.2004 - 05.2007

* Coordinated and led the 7th grade band at Magnolia Junior High

* Assisted with the 8th and 9th grade bands by leading sectionals, etc.

* Assisted with the High School band program

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR
05-2004

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Band program management
  • Rehearsal coordination
  • Music education theory
  • Instrument instruction
  • Educational leadership
  • Classroom management
  • Parent communication
  • Student assessment
  • Performance evaluation

Timeline

Associate Director of Bands

Princeton ISD
08.2014 - Current

Junior High Band Director/Assistant Band Director

Redwater ISD
08.2007 - 05.2014

Assistant Band Director

Magnolia Public Schools
08.2004 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Arts -

Henderson State University
Matthew Kennan