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Post by marimba11 on Apr 8, 2022 11:07:18 GMT -6
Add Bowie to the list now. Their head director is taking an Assistant Director of Fine Arts in Killeen ISD. Was this the one who helped Hendrickson rise to fame as well?
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Post by principalagent on Apr 8, 2022 13:58:02 GMT -6
Add Bowie to the list now. Their head director is taking an Assistant Director of Fine Arts in Killeen ISD. Was this the one who helped Hendrickson rise to fame as well? A lot of moving parts in that equation that have spread across the Austin area, but one of them, yes.
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Post by marimba11 on Apr 8, 2022 15:55:04 GMT -6
Was this the one who helped Hendrickson rise to fame as well? A lot of moving parts in that equation that have spread across the Austin area, but one of them, yes. I don't doubt it!
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Post by supersound on Apr 9, 2022 1:08:12 GMT -6
Gonna second this, I hadn't heard about any director changes this year from CR? My mistake
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Post by dbalash on Apr 11, 2022 18:40:55 GMT -6
David Cole has retired as director of bands at Ben Davis. Current associate Director of Bands, Patrick Van Arsdale will take over. Lyujohn Williams has been named Associate Director of Bands.
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Post by das88 on Apr 12, 2022 19:00:00 GMT -6
Any news on Castle?
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Post by paddy on Apr 13, 2022 6:17:04 GMT -6
Hearing some rumblings that Greenwood(IN) will have some turnover this year.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Apr 23, 2022 21:14:36 GMT -6
Yes, actually Mr. Dean is retiring. "Many are aware that Mr. Tom Dean, Castle Bands’ Director for almost 30 years, announced his upcoming retirement last fall, to be effective at the end of this school year. Mr Dean has faithfully taught and mentored young musicians through the years, many of whom have gone on to either teach or work in the music/band field. As his official tenure with Castle Bands is coming to a close, we invite Alumni, Parents and fans to share your appreciation, a favorite memory or picture with him. We are creating and accepting submissions until April 30th for a memory album that will be presented to Tom and Jill Dean at an open house Sunday, May 29th from 3-5p in the band room at Castle High School. Please make sure to submit by April 30th and plan to join us May 29th!" An post on Facebook.
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Post by salvation on May 6, 2022 11:18:40 GMT -6
Adrian Caswell is the new head director at SFA.
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Post by dbalash on May 10, 2022 8:56:00 GMT -6
Avon is open. Jay Webb is retiring.
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Post by hewhowaits on May 10, 2022 10:18:42 GMT -6
Avon is open. Jay Webb is retiring. It would be very surprising if we were to learn that Avon didn't have a solid succession plan in place.
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Post by saturdaynightlights on May 10, 2022 11:56:45 GMT -6
Avon is open. Jay Webb is retiring. It would be very surprising if we were to learn that Avon didn't have a solid succession plan in place. I guess this past year was him... Passing the Torch
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Post by thebigtall on May 10, 2022 12:39:57 GMT -6
I will say that he informed the assistant directors and Administration just before WGI percussion and winds. The students didn’t know until today. No one else knew before he told the staff.
So, it was a spectacular coincidence about the marching band show title and the way events unfolded.
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Post by saturdaynightlights on May 10, 2022 12:45:48 GMT -6
I will say that he informed the assistant directors and Administration just before WGI percussion and winds. The students didn’t know until today. No one else knew before he told the staff. So, it was a spectacular coincidence about the marching band show title and the way events unfolded. Honestly, I just thought it was pretty funny
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Post by saturdaynightlights on May 10, 2022 12:47:29 GMT -6
On that note though, does anyone already there actually want the head directorship? Or will they bring in someone else?
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Post by paddy on May 10, 2022 12:53:45 GMT -6
I will say that he informed the assistant directors and Administration just before WGI percussion and winds. The students didn’t know until today. No one else knew before he told the staff. So, it was a spectacular coincidence about the marching band show title and the way events unfolded. I'm not sure I would go with "spectacular" coincidence seeing as Webb has some influence on show design still.
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Post by paddy on May 10, 2022 12:54:41 GMT -6
On that note though, does anyone already there actually want the head directorship? Or will they bring in someone else? I have heard through the grapevine already that there isn't a ton of interest from internal candidates but that may just be smoke.
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Post by saturdaynightlights on May 10, 2022 13:09:13 GMT -6
On that note though, does anyone already there actually want the head directorship? Or will they bring in someone else? I have heard through the grapevine already that there isn't a ton of interest from internal candidates but that may just be smoke. That doesn't shock me. This is one of the best gigs in the country so I can't imagine there will be any shortage of exceptional applicants.
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Post by es203 on May 10, 2022 15:37:45 GMT -6
Avon is open. Jay Webb is retiring. Can't wait for 3 months from now when he decides to come back for one final time
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Post by principalagent on May 10, 2022 15:49:57 GMT -6
On that note though, does anyone already there actually want the head directorship? Or will they bring in someone else? I have heard through the grapevine already that there isn't a ton of interest from internal candidates but that may just be smoke. From what I heard, no smoke at all. Completely pure air there. Avon is open. Jay Webb is retiring. Can't wait for 3 months from now when he decides to come back for one final time The job req is up, unlike in 2017. He’s gone.
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Post by bigbandfan on May 11, 2022 22:12:40 GMT -6
The head director and percussion director at Timber Creek are both resigning. Both directors are not moving schools, And will be spending the time they have with their families.
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Post by LeanderMomma on May 12, 2022 8:21:49 GMT -6
Frankly it’s a little shocking how many directors are stepping down this year. Leander, The Woodlands, Avon, Bowie and many more. Was this some post Covid fatigue perhaps?
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Post by principalagent on May 12, 2022 9:18:08 GMT -6
Covid fatigue + low pay (especially with such a hike in inflation and rent/mortgage prices) + the hard hours of being a band director + lower administrative support than ever. It’s not clear to me that the profession is sustainable without giving up on many aspects of work life balance.
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Post by paddy on May 12, 2022 9:49:59 GMT -6
Covid fatigue + low pay (especially with such a hike in inflation and rent/mortgage prices) + the hard hours of being a band director + lower administrative support than ever. It’s not clear to me that the profession is sustainable without giving up on many aspects of work life balance. The profession of being a music educator is sustainable. The profession of being a director of a top notch competitive program across many facets (concert, jazz, marching, winter groups) isn't. The expectations placed on these groups (both internal, but more so external) are pretty suffocating.
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Post by hewhowaits on May 12, 2022 11:23:31 GMT -6
Covid fatigue + low pay (especially with such a hike in inflation and rent/mortgage prices) + the hard hours of being a band director + lower administrative support than ever. It’s not clear to me that the profession is sustainable without giving up on many aspects of work life balance. The profession of being a music educator is sustainable. The profession of being a director of a top notch competitive program across many facets (concert, jazz, marching, winter groups) isn't. The expectations placed on these groups (both internal, but more so external) are pretty suffocating. One program that has realized the difficulty is William Mason. The head director for concert bands and the head director for the marching band are two different individuals. Both are involved across both areas but the primary directorship is split.
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Post by paddy on May 12, 2022 14:04:34 GMT -6
The profession of being a music educator is sustainable. The profession of being a director of a top notch competitive program across many facets (concert, jazz, marching, winter groups) isn't. The expectations placed on these groups (both internal, but more so external) are pretty suffocating. One program that has realized the difficulty is William Mason. The head director for concert bands and the head director for the marching band are two different individuals. Both are involved across both areas but the primary directorship is split. And it appears that they really only compete in winter guard. No percussion, no winds. Avon, a similarly sized HS runs WGI World competition groups in all 3, plus an A guard and a cadet guard. And an orchestra. ***This is not to criticize Mason or attempt to make them look bad in comparison. Simply showing how a competitive extra-curricular program can wear out directors and staff.***
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Post by das88 on May 12, 2022 18:05:54 GMT -6
I remember Avon taking the climb up Class B. It will interesting to see what happens but my guess is not much, if any, change unless more staff leave. One of the reasons for their long term success has been consistently of directors/staff.
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Post by es203 on May 12, 2022 18:12:54 GMT -6
I remember Avon taking the climb up Class B. It will interesting to see what happens but my guess is not much, if any, change unless more staff leave. One of the reasons for their long term success has been consistently of directors/staff. If Harloff is staying, I can't imagine much will change, especially in AMBG. Wondering who will be the new head BD though
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Post by Subito Fortissimo on May 12, 2022 19:05:00 GMT -6
Covid fatigue + low pay (especially with such a hike in inflation and rent/mortgage prices) + the hard hours of being a band director + lower administrative support than ever. It’s not clear to me that the profession is sustainable without giving up on many aspects of work life balance. I wonder, out of the high profile programs that are in wealthy suburban areas how many band directors, as well other teachers, at those schools can't afford to live in the same community they teach in because of the low pay and high cost of living.
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Post by LeanderMomma on May 13, 2022 8:51:46 GMT -6
Covid fatigue + low pay (especially with such a hike in inflation and rent/mortgage prices) + the hard hours of being a band director + lower administrative support than ever. It’s not clear to me that the profession is sustainable without giving up on many aspects of work life balance. I wonder, out of the high profile programs that are in wealthy suburban areas how many band directors, as well other teachers, at those schools can't afford to live in the same community they teach in because of the low pay and high cost of living. it definitely would take dual incomes for the most part! For example, Leander used to be such an affordable place to live but it simply isn’t anymore. Home prices in that part of Texas have risen an insane amount! Unless you already own your home there, good luck purchasing one on a BD salary.
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