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, AR05-2004
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