Brian Harris

Music Department Chair, Instructor of Music, Director of Instrumental and Choral Ensembles at Eastern Oklahoma State College
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(386) 825-5501
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Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States, US
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Michael Crist

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Brian Harris. I have known Brian for about five years. In that time I have found Brian to be a very good musician who is hardworking and dedicated to the program and the students. Maybe most important is the fact that Brian is a great person. I have had the opportunity to see Brian in a variety of musical settings. In each situation, Brian has strived to be his best. He continues to grow as a musician and teacher, and his conducting skills are very good. Brian has earned the respect of the faculty and students at the Dana School of Music, and he has handled responsibilities similar to that of a faculty member very well. The students gravitate to Brian. He is caring and offers his opinions and experiences freely and with a sense of maturity. He is an outstanding role model for the students at the Dana School of Music. Brian shows a commitment to the success of the students, and cares about them as individuals. Brain will be a great addition to your music staff. With Brian you will be hiring a talented musician, a caring teacher and a dedicated colleague.

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Credentials

  • Pennsylvania Professional Certificate Instructional I
    Music K-12
    Dec, 2003
    - Oct, 2024
  • Basic Life Support
    American Heart Association
    Nov, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Heart Saver First Aid
    American Heart Association
    Nov, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Ohio 5 Year Professional License
    Music PK-12
    Jun, 2010
    - Oct, 2024
  • Maryland Educator Certificate
    Music PK-12
    Jul, 2007
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Music Department Chair, Instructor of Music, Director of Instrumental and Choral Ensembles
      • Jan 2021 - Present

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Second Trombone
      • Oct 2018 - Jan 2021

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Director of Bands/Instructor of Music
      • Jul 2018 - May 2020

      I directed the Thiel Tomcat Marching Pride, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and teach courses in music. I was responsible for all band administrative duties as well as recruiting students into the band programs. In May 2019, I performed with the Thiel Concert Band and Thiel Music and Theatre Department in Athens, Greece. I directed the Thiel Tomcat Marching Pride, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and teach courses in music. I was responsible for all band administrative duties as well as recruiting students into the band programs. In May 2019, I performed with the Thiel Concert Band and Thiel Music and Theatre Department in Athens, Greece.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Concert Band Director
      • Aug 2017 - May 2018

      I co-taught the Shenandoah Conservatory Concert Band with Mr. Keith Taylor. I worked with Mr. Taylor and Dr. Robblee in choosing music for each concert set; rehearsing and conducting selected music with the ensemble. I co-taught the Shenandoah Conservatory Concert Band with Mr. Keith Taylor. I worked with Mr. Taylor and Dr. Robblee in choosing music for each concert set; rehearsing and conducting selected music with the ensemble.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Assistant Director of Bands
      • Jul 2013 - Nov 2017

      I wrote drill, arranged music, and assisted in all administrative aspects of the band program such as recruitment, scheduling, and overall university band policies and procedures. In January 2014 I was appointed as the director of the newly formed SFU Jazz Band. I wrote drill, arranged music, and assisted in all administrative aspects of the band program such as recruitment, scheduling, and overall university band policies and procedures. In January 2014 I was appointed as the director of the newly formed SFU Jazz Band.

    • Guest Conductor
      • Apr 2014 - Apr 2014

      I was the guest conductor for the 6th grade PMEA District 6 Band Fest. Duties included choosing the concert program and rehearsing and performing with the ensemble. I was the guest conductor for the 6th grade PMEA District 6 Band Fest. Duties included choosing the concert program and rehearsing and performing with the ensemble.

    • Director
      • Feb 2012 - Jul 2013

      I conducted weekly rehearsals and scheduled performances. I was also in charge of program selection and aided in recruitment activities. I conducted weekly rehearsals and scheduled performances. I was also in charge of program selection and aided in recruitment activities.

    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Band Director, Chorus Director, Music Teacher
      • Jul 2010 - Aug 2012

      I directed the marching band, concert band, jazz band, chorus, show choir, and percussion ensemble. I taught music theory, music history, music in movies, and music appreciation courses. I directed the marching band, concert band, jazz band, chorus, show choir, and percussion ensemble. I taught music theory, music history, music in movies, and music appreciation courses.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Private Trombone Instructor
      • Oct 2009 - Jul 2010

      I taught private trombone lessons from beginners to advanced players. I taught private trombone lessons from beginners to advanced players.

    • Brass Coach
      • Sep 2008 - May 2010

      I was in charge of running brass sectionals, listening to auditions for seating placements, and playing in the ensemble as requested by the directors. I was in charge of running brass sectionals, listening to auditions for seating placements, and playing in the ensemble as requested by the directors.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Conducting Associate
      • Aug 2008 - May 2010

      I was responsible for the administrative duties pertaining to marching band set up and recruitment during the summer of 2009 as well as the creating of concert programs and posters. I also conducted the YSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, University Band, Marching Band, Pep Bands, and Chamber Winds. I was responsible for the administrative duties pertaining to marching band set up and recruitment during the summer of 2009 as well as the creating of concert programs and posters. I also conducted the YSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, University Band, Marching Band, Pep Bands, and Chamber Winds.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Marching Band Director
      • Jul 2009 - Nov 2009

      I was responsible for administrative duties such as assigning band camp dorm rooms and hiring staff. I also ran low brass sectionals, drill writing, drill instruction, teaching marching fundamentals, conducting portions of performances, and evaluation auditions and memorization tests. I was responsible for administrative duties such as assigning band camp dorm rooms and hiring staff. I also ran low brass sectionals, drill writing, drill instruction, teaching marching fundamentals, conducting portions of performances, and evaluation auditions and memorization tests.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Director of Bands
      • Aug 2007 - Jul 2008

      I directed the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade concert and jazz bands and taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade general music classes. I directed the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade concert and jazz bands and taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade general music classes.

    • Private Brass Instructor
      • Feb 2007 - Jul 2007

      I taught private trombone, horn, tuba and trumpet lessons. I taught private trombone, horn, tuba and trumpet lessons.

    • Therapeutic Staff Support/Substitute Teacher
      • Sep 2006 - Jul 2007

      I provided support to children with emotional and behavioral problems in the Johnstown Area Schools and community. I also was a substitute teacher in the Johnstown Area. I provided support to children with emotional and behavioral problems in the Johnstown Area Schools and community. I also was a substitute teacher in the Johnstown Area.

    • Director of Music
      • Aug 2005 - May 2006

      I directed the marching band, concert band, chorus, and jazz choir. I taught music theory, music appreciation, keyboarding (typing). I directed the marching band, concert band, chorus, and jazz choir. I taught music theory, music appreciation, keyboarding (typing).

    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Bands
      • Mar 2004 - Jun 2005

      I directed the 4-12 concert bands, 7-12 marching band, and taught 4-8 private and group lessons. I was also a student advisor. I directed the 4-12 concert bands, 7-12 marching band, and taught 4-8 private and group lessons. I was also a student advisor.

Education

  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Music Teacher Education
    1998 - 2003
  • Youngstown State University
    Master of Music, Performance: Instrumental Conducting, with Dr. Steven Gage
    2008 - 2010
  • Shenandoah University
    Doctor of Musical Arts, Wind Conducting with Dr. Timothy Robblee
    2017 - 2018

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