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Trent McGee

Beaumont,TX

Summary

Professional and experienced Band Director with extensive knowledge of percussion and wind pedagogy. Detail-oriented with a commitment to long-term band success and creating an inviting culture for any student. Adept at planning dynamic concerts and supporting individual musician growth within a number of ensemble settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Percussion Director/Assistant HS Band Director

Greenville ISD
Greenville, TX
07.2023 - Current
  • Planned and coordinated events related to percussion music such as festivals, recitals, concerts, competitions and workshops.
  • Oversaw instruction for all Greenville ISD percussionists from grades 6-12.
  • Provided individualized instruction in the form of private lessons, and also led percussion sectionals for both marching and concert percussion.
  • Planned and coordinated community events involving the high school drumline/front ensemble.
  • All percussionists in both middle and high school earned superior ratings at the region Solo/Ensemble competition, with high school students all advancing to the state level.
  • Assisted in directing the high school and middle school bands, thus far earning our high school band a first division rating with advancement to the Area competition for the first time in four years.

Middle School Band Director

Kountze ISD
Kountze, TX
06.2019 - Current
  • Directed the Middle School Band and oversaw all middle school ATSSB competitions/evaluations for our band.
  • Multiple students earned spots in the ATSSB All-Region Band (both wind and percussion).
  • The Middle School Band earned sweepstakes at the 2021 UIL Concert and Sightreading evaluation for the first time since 2017.
  • Directed the high school drumline/front ensemble, as well as assisted with the high school band.
  • High school percussionists have earned high placements in the ATSSB bands, as well as superior ratings at the region and state Solo and Ensemble competitions.

Music Teacher

St. Anne Catholic School
Beaumont, TX
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Coordinated curriculum for general music education for Pre-K through 8th Grad.
  • Utilized effective classroom management while communicating clear expectations and curriculum requirements to reinforce classroom goals.
  • Administered standardized tests as well as formal and informal school assessments.
  • Lectored and led the choir at mass , as well as organized music for any and all school programs or events.
  • Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
12.2018

Skills

  • Percussion Expert
  • Conducting Proficiency
  • Public Speaking Knowledge
  • Individual Music Teaching Expertise
  • Expert in music theory and piano
  • Well versed in music notation software methodology
  • Proficient with numerous music technologies

Accomplishments and Community Involvement

 

  • WGI Experience - Monarch Independent Percussion -7th place, World Class (2017)
  • Inaugural member of the Southeast Texas Winds & Percussion Community Ensemble (by invitation)
  • Private lesson instructor for various school districts
  • Instructed summer drumline camps for surrounding districts such as Anahuac ISD, Woodville ISD, Alvin ISD, and others
  • Active member of the Texas Music Educators Association

Timeline

Percussion Director/Assistant HS Band Director

Greenville ISD
07.2023 - Current

Middle School Band Director

Kountze ISD
06.2019 - Current

Music Teacher

St. Anne Catholic School
01.2019 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Lamar University

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