Ronnie Hill shares how marching band achieves curricular goals at Lee County High School.

Ronald Hill II joined the faculty at Lee County High School as the Director of Bands in 2017. Ensembles under the direction of Mr. Hill have consistently earned Superior and Excellent ratings at all adjudicated events, including marching festivals and LGPE. As a native of Macon, Georgia, Mr. Hill graduated from Valdosta State University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, where he founded the Sonorous Brass Quintet. He received his Master’s degree in Music Education from Georgia College & State University in May 2011 and most recently graduated with a Specialist in Educational Leadership degree from Georgia College & State University. Mr. Hill was a member of the Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps, from Jacksonville, Florida aging out in 2008. Mr. Hill is a member of Georgia Music Educators Association, Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America Inc, and Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Mr. Hill resides in Lee County with his wife, Alexia and sons, Quincy and Archie. 

Music Credits 

Carefree by Kevin MacLeod 
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3476-carefree 
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Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod 
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday 
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Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod 
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time 
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Jacquie Dawson is with us to discuss how to serve students with exceptionalities.

Noted for her unique ability to create an inspiring ensemble experience and sculpt an impressive wind band sound, Jacquie Dawson has had a marked impact on the wind band community in Manitoba for two decades. She is in demand as a guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator across Canada. Jacquie has been published in the Canadian Music Educator Journal and the Canadian Winds Journal, and has presented at numerous conferences across Canada including the Canadian Music Educators’ Association National Conference. Her research interests are in community music, the relationship between music education and the cultivation of community, as well as inclusion in instrumental music education. Jacquie is in demand as a guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator across Canada. Guest conducting engagements have included the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra New Music Festival, Alberta Band Association Wind Symphony, the Manitoba Junior and Intermediate Honour Bands, the PEI Provincial Honors Band, and the International Music Camp. Adjudicating engagements include Musicfest Canada, University of Victoria Bandfest, the Cantando Festivals, Alberta Band Association Festival of Bands and the upcoming Boao International Music Festival in Boas, China.  The Manitoba Band Association in partnership with a consortium of over sixty participants/organizations from Canada and the United States, commissioned the work Transcendent light composed by Kenley Kristofferson in memory of former Manitoba Band Association Executive Director, Ken Epp. It was premiered at the Manitoba Music Conference in October 2017 with approximately 700 people in attendance. Jacquie chaired the project and conducted the Winnipeg Wind Ensemble in the world premiere performance. Jacquie also attends and presents at many conferences and workshops, such as the Sunrise School Division Music Teachers Workshop, and the Manitoba Band Association Prelude Conference. As well, Jacquie is in her 10th season as the Artistic Director of the Winnipeg Wind Ensemble. 

Music Credits 

Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Fretless by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3777-fretless
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Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4707-glitter-blast
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Zach Williams from Ware County Middle School shares his recruiting tips. 

Zach Williams joins the Gator Nation this year serving as the Director of Bands at Ware County Middle School. He is a graduate of Albany State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. He received his teaching certification through GaTAPP.  In addition to his duties at WCMS, he will work as an Assistant Director for the Golden Gator Band and also serve as the Visual Caption Head and Color Guard Instructor. Before venturing to the swamp, Mr. Williams worked in the Coffee County School System and served as the Band Director for Coffee Middle School (4 years) as well as the Band Paraprofessional and Assistant Director at Coffee High School (12 years). There he worked in a similar capacity offering his expertise in the areas of visual effect, color guard, and musical performance. Mr. Williams is a member of the Georgia Music Educators’ Association (GMEA), the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE), the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and has participated as an Auxiliary and Marching Band Judge.  As a band director, Mr. Williams has earned only excellent and superior ratings at LGPE and has consistently had representation in his local District, Region and All-State Bands. 

Music Credits 

Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4071-monkeys-spinning-monkeys
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Night In Venice by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-venice
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/