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- 1. BRIAN DALE STIFFLER, Ed.D. 2612 Blue Rock Drive Beavercreek, OH 45434 (937) 238-5258 * bdstiffler@gmail.com EDUCATION 2004 Doctor of Education in Music Education University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Completion: May 2004 1989 Master of Music in Horn Performance University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Completion: May 1989 1985 Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental Music University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Completion: May 1985 TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2011-2014 Horn Instructor/Clinician: Mississippi Gulf Coast Led a successful horn studio at Mississippi Music in Biloxi: Four all- state selections, 18 regional honor band selections, two first chair regional positions, six All-South Honor Band selections (USM), one Star Student at the Sounds of the South Music Camp, two students in the Gulf Coast Youth Symphony, and over 10 superior ratings at state solo and ensemble competitions Brass instructor for the Gulfport School District contributing to the only program in Mississippi with both first and second concert bands to earn sweepstakes honors Brass instructor for the Pass Christian School District contributing to the first sweepstakes honors in the school’s history Led numerous horn master classes in Mississippi: Gulfport, Pass Christian, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Gautier, Jones County, and Oak Grove Taught summer band camps at Gulfport High School, Pass Christian High School, Quitman High School, and Jones County Community College Conducted South East Mississippi Band Directors Association and Gulf Coast Band Directors Association Honor Bands Served as an adjudicator for the Gulf Coast Band Directors Association, the American School Band Directors Association, and the McDonalds Music Scholarship Fund Began tenure as the horn instructor for the Sounds of the South Music Camp: One first chair all-state, five regional honor band selections, one first chair regional honor band, and one student in the Gulf Coast Youth Symphony
- 2. 2 2005-2010 Instrumental Music Teacher: Dayton Christian School, Miamisburg, Ohio Dr. David Rough and Mark Shaeffer, Administrators Coordinated band and string programs in a highly respected private Christian school in southern Ohio, grades 5-12 Consistently earned superior ratings in Ohio Music Educator Association and American Christian School International music competitions (high school and middle school) Developed jazz and full orchestral ensembles Managed and conducted orchestras for The Music Man, The Sound of Music, Meet Me in St. Louis, State Fair, and Good News! Secured over $200,000 in state funding for instruments and equipment Designed and implemented a music technology laboratory with computer stations and Wenger VAE practice facilities 2004 Adjunct Instructor: Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio Dr. Herbert Dregalla, Music Department Chair Taught Introduction to Research in Music Education Helped 10 graduate students develop and carryout research projects related to woodwind methods, string education, music technology, music teacher training, and style analysis of musical composition 2003 Adjunct Instructor: University of Dayton, Ohio Dr. Donna Cox, Music Department Chair Taught Integrating the Arts: Music Helped undergraduate education students from various areas of concentration to enhance learning in the classroom by integrating music with other core subjects 2002-2003 Graduate Teaching Assistant: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Joe Grant, Faculty Supervisor Supervised student teachers while conducting dissertation research at the University of Illinois Observed and guided 7 music education students in band, orchestra, choir, and elementary music teaching settings 1999-2002 Teacher: Kaiserslautern School District, Kaiserslautern, Germany Dr. Archie Bates, Superintendent I resided in Germany August 1999 through August 2002 while my wife, a Major in the USAF, was stationed at Ramstein Air Force Base Middle School Band: Ramstein Middle School (2001-2002) o Coordinated the curriculum, facilities, inventory, and budget of the largest middle school band program in the Department of Defense Education Activity, 250 students, grades 6-8
- 3. 3 o Composed and premiered Ramstein Reflections, an original work for concert band commemorating September 11 and Operation Enduring Freedom o Led the reorganization of the instrumental music program to accommodate growth and individual student needs o Created a 9-station computer lab for music instruction Music Specialist: Landstuhl Elementary Middle School (2000-2001) o Taught 500 elementary students in 20 classes, grades 1-5 o Coordinated immersion with German public schools o Presented numerous concerts and musicals for peers, parents, and the community throughout the year o Created a 12-station computer lab for music instruction Special Education: Ramstein High School (1999-2000) o Assisted learners with special needs o Led individual and group instruction in learning strategies 1997-1999 Graduate Teaching Assistant: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Deborah Sheldon, Faculty Supervisor One of 33 of over 250 educators in the School of Music ranked as "excellent by their students" for overall teaching effectiveness Supervised 17 music education undergraduates during student teaching Taught the beginning conducting course during 4 semesters Taught the French horn methods course Assisted the Principles and Techniques in Music Education course Assisted the Advanced Choral Conducting course Assisted the development of NETCOMM: an internet-based project designed to mentor high school students in music composition 1995-1997 Band Director: Ocean Springs Middle School, Ocean Springs, Mississippi Greg Denyer, Principal Coordinated the curriculum, staff, facilities, inventory, and budget of the largest middle school band program in the Mississippi Led dramatic growth of the program from 250 to 480 students Performed challenging literature and earned 26 superior ratings in 7 festival performances in Mississippi and Texas Developed an explosive 150-member eighth grade marching band Raised over $10,000 each year to enhance the program 1991-1995 Coordinator of Instrumental Music: Hattiesburg Public School District, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Dr. Gordon Walker, Superintendent Served as Coordinator of Instrumental Music for one of the most established and recognized music programs in Mississippi Guided all aspects of the instrumental music curriculum, staff, facilities, inventory, and budget of 6 district schools
- 4. 4 Generated consistent program growth with over 90% retention Developed successful concert, marching, and jazz ensembles Performed at festivals and conferences in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida Established the Hub City Jazz Festival: an annual event featuring numerous school and community music ensembles and nationally recognized guest artists 1989-1991 Band Director: South Jones High School, Ellisville, Mississippi John Bryant, Principal Led beginning, intermediate, and advanced groups Increased program enrollment from under 150 to over 250 students Developed successful concert, marching, and jazz ensembles Immediately improved festival ratings by 2 divisions Raised over $30,000 in 1 year to purchase new band uniforms 1988-1989 Brass Instructor: Pearl River College, Poplarville, Mississippi Archie Rawls, Music Department Chair Provided trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba instruction Coached student brass ensembles Organized performances for soloists and student ensembles Recruited students for the Pearl River College music program 1987-1989 Graduate Teaching Assistant: University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Dennis Behm, Supervisor Provided horn instruction for undergraduate and graduate students Led horn studio in 1988 during horn professor’s sabbatical Taught the French horn methods course Conducted the USM Horn Ensemble Recruited horn students for the University of Southern Mississippi 1985-1987 Band Director: Seminary Attendance Center, Seminary, Mississippi Billy Ray Smith, Principal Taught beginning, intermediate, and advanced groups Increased the program enrollment from under 40 to over 120 students Developed successful concert and marching ensembles Immediately improved festival ratings by 3 divisions Raised over $20,000 in 1 year to purchase new band uniforms AWARDS AND HONORS IN EDUCATION 2003 Nominated for Kappa Delta Pi, national honor society in education 1985 Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Leadership Society 1984-1985 President of the University of Southern Mississippi Bands 1983 Lambda Sigma Honorary Sophomore Leadership Society
- 5. 5 AWARDS AND HONORS IN TEACHING 1998 Incomplete List of Teachers Rated Outstanding by Their Students, University of Illinois 1995 Honor Band for the Mississippi Music Educators Association Annual Convention – March 31, 1995, Thalia Mara Hall, Jackson, MS 1992-1994 Perfect Attendance Awards in 1992, 1993, and 1994, Hattiesburg Public School District AWARDS AND HONORS IN HORN PERFORMANCE 1998 Guest Soloist at the American Band Masters Association National Convention, Biloxi, Mississippi 1989 Mississippi Wurlitzer Collegiate Artist - Brass Winner 1988 USM Awards Concert Winner and Orchestra Soloist 1987 Mississippi Wurlitzer Collegiate Artist - Brass Winner 1986 MENC Concerto Competition - Winner RESEARCH The Effects of Conducting and Non-Conducting Contexts on Teacher Self-Evaluation and Musical Error Detection - Dissertation completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, advised by Dr. John Grashel, April 2004 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Served as a liaison between the University of Wisconsin and the Department of Defense to provide student teaching opportunities for University of Wisconsin students in the Kaiserslautern School District, Germany (DoDDS), 2000-2002 Increased student participation (250 to over 500), improved the audition process, and increased association revenues by $5,000 by reorganizing the registration system for the Gulf Coast Band Director Association Band Clinic, Spring 1997 Elected vice-president of the South East Mississippi Band Director Association, 1995 Assisted the Mississippi Department of Education as a member of the state accreditation team, 1993 Served as a clinical faculty member of the College of Education and Psychology for the University of Southern Mississippi: advising the placement of student teachers and hosting over 20 student teaching experiences, 1989-1997 COMMUNITY SERVICE Member of the Patterson Park Church Worship Ministry, 2004- Present: Playing horn in the orchestra and brass quintet, and bass guitar in the orchestra and contemporary worship bands, John Mohler, Worship Pastor Host of the Shepard’s Staff, 2005-2010: A youth ministry to aid trouble teens, Dale Kurtz, Coordinator Coached the “Landstuhl Lakers” basketball team for the American Youth Association, 2000-2001: won the European Championship trophy in 2001
- 6. 6 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Kappa Kappa Psi - Honorary Band Fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia - Professional Music Fraternity The International Horn Society Music Educators National Conference: The National Association for Music Education Ohio Music Educators Association American Christian Schools International HORN POSITIONS 2012-Present Natchez Music Festival, Section/Principal Horn 2011-Present Festival South Orchestra, Principal Horn 1999-2002 Landauer Kantorei, Section/Principal Horn 1999-2002 Landauer Kammerorchester, Section/Principal Horn 1999-2002 Westpfälzisches Kammerorchester, Principal Horn 1998-1999 Prairie Ensemble, Champaign, IL Spring 1998 UI Symphony Orchestra, Section/Principal Horn 1997-1999 Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, Third Horn 1988-1989 USM Wind Ensemble, Principal Horn 1987-1989 USM Symphony Orchestra, Principal Horn 1987-1988 USM Fine Arts Brass Quintet, Faculty Ensemble 1985-1997 Hattiesburg Civic Light Opera, Principal Horn 1985-1997 Hattiesburg, City Band, Solo Horn 1984-1987 Tupelo Symphony 1984-1985 USM Wind Ensemble, Principal Horn 1984-1985 USM Symphony Orchestra, Principal Horn 1984-1999 Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Third Horn 1983-1997 Meridian Symphony Orchestra APPLIED STUDY Horn: Dennis Behm, Professor of Horn, University of Southern Mississippi Kazimierz Machala, Professor of Horn, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Conducting: Dr. Joe Berry Mullins, Director Emeritus, University of Southern Mississippi James Keene, Director of Bands, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign CLINICIAN Gulf Coast Band Directors Association, Conductor of Honor Band Biloxi Junior High School, January 25-26, 2013 Zachary Harris, Coordinator South East Mississippi Band Director Association, Conductor of Honor Band Jones County Community College, January 18-19, 2013 Matthew Pickering, Coordinator
- 7. 7 Sounds of the South Music Camp, Horn Instructor Pearl River Community College, 2012-Present (June) Joe Evans, Coordinator Elements of Effective Teaching: Research and Practice, Guest Lecturer The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, December 2, 2003 Randy Dickerson, Host Technology in Music Instruction, Workshop Presentation Kaiserslautern School District, Germany, March 22, 2002 Archie Bates, Superintendent Gulf Coast Band Camp, Conductor of Honor Band Biloxi, Mississippi, July 7-10, 1997 Earl Parquette, Coordinator Sounds of the South Music Camp, Featured Brass Artist Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, June 22-27, 1997 Porter Burke, Coordinator Student Leadership Seminar, Instructor University of Southern Mississippi, July 10-14, 1995 Steven Moser, Coordinator ADJUDICATION Gulf Coast Band Directors Association Concert Festival Ocean Springs, Mississippi, April 5, 2014 Joe Cacibauda, Coordinator American School Band Director Association Concert Festival Biloxi, Mississippi, February 24-25, 2014 Travis Coakley, Coordinator McDonalds Music Scholarship Audition Biloxi, Mississippi, January 24, 2014 Mark Russell, Coordinator Gulf Coast Band Directors Association Concert Festival Ocean Springs, Mississippi, March 22, 2013 Joe Cacibauda, Coordinator Gulf Coast Band Directors Association Concert Festival Ocean Springs, Mississippi, March 23, 2012 Joe Cacibauda, Coordinator Metamora Parade & Field Invitational Metamora, Illinois, October 17, 1998 Mike Domico, Coordinator
- 8. 8 East Tennessee State University Marching Band Classic Jacksonville, Tennessee, October 25, 1997 Paul Hindman, Coordinator Mahomet-Seymour Marching Bulldog Festival Mahomet, Illinois, September 20, 1997 Richard Watkins, Coordinator Old South Marching Band Festival Milton, Florida, November 2, 1996 Gray Weaver, Coordinator SOLO HORN PERFORMANCES April 2, 2014 Ocean Spring, Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony Guild, Guest Artist Romance, Op. 36 Camille Saint Scherzo V. Shelukov Vocalise (Voxman) Sergei Rachmaninoff Pavane (Froydis) Maurice Ravel Fantasy Malcolm Arnold Adagio (Froydis) Antonio Vivaldi A Tear (Stout) Modest Mussorgsky Traumerei (Stout) Robert Schumann The Swan (Stout) Camille Saint Saëns September 22, 2013 Sanger Theater, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Performance with the City of Hattiesburg Concert Band Concerto for Horn Ralph Hermann March 10, 2004 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Gantner Concert Hall Concerto No. 1 in D Major, K. 412 W.A. Mozart Fantasy for Horn, Op. 88 Malcolm Arnold Concertino, Op. 45 Lars-Erik Larsson July 22, 2000 Westwood Center, Fort Walton Beach, Florida Morceau de Concert, Op. 94 Camille Saint Saëns Concerto No. 2 in E Flat Major, K. 417 W.A. Mozart June 5, 1999 Westwood Center, Fort Walton Beach, Florida En Foret Eugene Bozza Concerto No. 2 in E Flat Major, K. 417 W.A. Mozart Concerto in E Flat Major, Op. 11 Richard Strauss Third Sonata for Horn and Piano Alec Wilder
- 9. 9 March 7, 1998 Broadwater East Hotel Grand Ballroom, Biloxi, Mississippi Performance with the City of Hattiesburg Concert Band at the American Bandmasters Convention Concerto for Horn Ralph Hermann February 25, 1996 Sanger Theater, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Performance with the City of Hattiesburg Concert Band Concerto for Horn Ralph Hermann December 5, 1989 University of Southern Mississippi, Marsh Auditorium En Foret Eugene Bozza Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70 Robert Schumann Auf dem Strom Franz Schubert Suite for Horn and Piano Alec Wilder March 8, 1989 University of Southern Mississippi, Marsh Auditorium Concerto in D Major Leopold Mozart Concerto No. 4 in E Flat Major, K. 495 W.A. Mozart Concerto in E Flat Major, Op. 11 Richard Strauss SOLOSFORHORN and Electronic Tape (1974) Joseph Ott March 5, 1989 Sanger Theater, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Performance with the City of Hattiesburg Concert Band Concerto No. 3 in E Flat, K. 447 W.A. Mozart January 23, 1989 Pearl River College, Moody Hall Espana Vitaly Buyanovsky Calls for Two Horns Vern Reynolds December 24, 1988 St. John’s Episcopal Church, Pascagoula, Mississippi Concerto in D Major Leopold Mozart October 25, 1988 Pearl River College, Moody Hall Concerto in D Major Leopold Mozart Concertino Johann Michael Haydn Concerto in E Flat Major, Op. 11 Richard Strauss Concertino, Op. 45 Lars-Erik Larsson Tripperies Lowell Shaw
- 10. 10 October 11, 1988 University of Southern Mississippi, Marsh Auditorium Concerto in D Major Leopold Mozart Concertino Johann Michael Haydn Pavane (Homage to Maurice Ravel) Gunther Schuller Concertino, Op. 45 Lars-Erik Larsson April 15, 1988 University of Southern Mississippi, Marsh Auditorium Sonata for Horn and Piano Paul Hindemith Romance, Op. 67 Camille Saint Saëns Third Sonata for Horn and Piano Alec Wilder March 22, 1988 University of Southern Mississippi, Marsh Auditorium Villanelle for Horn and Piano Paul Dukas Concerto No. 3 in E Flat Major, K. 447 W.A. Mozart Reverie, Op. 24 Alexander Glazunov Concerto, Op.8 Franz Strauss January 28, 1988 University of Southern Mississippi, Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium Performance with the USM Symphony Orchestra – Awards Concert Concerto in E Flat Major, Op. 11 Richard Strauss November 6, 1987 University of Southern Mississippi, Marsh Auditorium Concerto in E Flat Major, Op. 11 Richard Strauss Concerto in D Major George Philipp Telemann Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70 Robert Schumann Divertimento for Horn and Piano Jean Francaix May 3, 1987 University of Southern Mississippi, Marsh Auditorium En Foret Eugene Bozza Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70 Robert Schumann Duet for Horn and Trombone Kauko Kahila Duets for Horn and Tuba William Presser Third Sonata for Horn and Piano Alec Wilder December 14, 1985 University of Southern Mississippi, Marsh Auditorium Concerto in D Major George Philipp Telemann Andante for Horn and Piano Richard Strauss Divertimento for Horn and Piano Jean Francaix Calls for Two Horns Vern Reynolds
- 11. 11 April 18, 1984 University of Southern Mississippi, Marsh Auditorium Sonata for Horn and Piano, Op. 17 Ludwig van Beethoven Romance for Horn and Piano, Op. 67 Camille Saint Saëns First Sonata for Horn and Piano Alec Wilder BAND FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES American Christian Schools Int. Music Festival – Cedarville University, March 20, 2010 Dayton Christian High School Band Concert – Superior American Christian Schools Int. Music Festival – Cedarville University, March 20, 2010 Dayton Christian Middle School Band Concert – Superior American Christian Schools Int. Music Festival – Cedarville University, March 29, 2009 Dayton Christian High School Band Concert – Superior American Christian Schools Int. Music Festival – Cedarville University, March 29, 2009 Dayton Christian Middle School Band Concert – Superior American Christian Schools Int. Music Festival – Cedarville University, April 26, 2008 Dayton Christian High School Band Concert – Superior American Christian Schools Int. Music Festival – Cedarville University, April 26, 2008 Dayton Christian Middle School Band Concert – Superior American Christian Schools Int. Music Festival – Cedarville University, March 31, 2007 Dayton Christian High School Band Concert – Superior American Classic Music Festival – Houston, Texas, May 2, 1997 Ocean Springs Middle School Advanced Concert Band Concert - Superior South Mississippi Band Festival – Gulfport, Mississippi, March 26, 1997 Ocean Springs Middle School Advanced Concert Band Concert – Superior; Sight Reading – Superior South Mississippi Band Festival – Gulfport, Mississippi, March 26, 1997 Ocean Springs Middle School Intermediate Concert Band Concert – Superior; Sight Reading – Superior
- 12. 12 Jones Co. Community College Band Festival – Ellisville, Mississippi, March 25, 1997 Ocean Springs High School Concert Band Concert – Superior; Sight Reading – Superior Gulf Coast Band Director Association Band Festival – March 22, 1997 Ocean Springs Middle School Advanced Concert Band Concert – Superior; Sight Reading – Superior Gulf Coast Band Director Association Band Festival – March 22, 1997 Ocean Springs Middle School Intermediate Concert Band Concert – Superior; Sight Reading – Superior South Mississippi Band Festival – Gulfport, Mississippi, March 28, 1996 Ocean Springs 9th Grade Concert Band Concert – Superior; Sight Reading – Superior Pearl River Jazz Band Festival – Poplarville, Mississippi, May 7, 1995 Hattiesburg High School Jazz Band Performance – Superior State Concert Band Competition – Raymond, Mississippi, April 27, 1995 Hattiesburg High School Symphonic Band Concert – Excellent; Sight Reading – Superior Old South Marching Festival – Milton, Florida, November 5, 1994 Hattiesburg High School Marching Band Band – Superior; Auxiliary – Superior; Percussion – Superior; Drum Major – Superior Gulf Coast Marching Festival – Gulfport, Mississippi, October 15, 1994 Hattiesburg High School Marching Band (MHSAA State Competition) Band – Superior; Auxiliary – Superior; Percussion – Superior; Drum Major – Superior Pearl River Jazz Band Festival – Poplarville, Mississippi, May 7, 1994 Hattiesburg High School Jazz Band Performance - Superior State Concert Band Competition – Raymond, Mississippi, April 16, 1994 Hattiesburg High School Symphonic Band Concert – Superior; Sight Reading – Excellent Gulf Coast Marching Festival – Gulfport, Mississippi, October 16, 1993 Hattiesburg High School Marching Band (MHSAA State Competition) Band – Superior; Auxiliary – Superior; Percussion – Superior; Drum Major – Superior Pearl River Jazz Band Festival – Poplarville, Mississippi, May 6, 1993 Hattiesburg High School Jazz Band Performance - Superior
- 13. 13 State Concert Band Competition – Raymond, Mississippi, March 22, 1993 Hattiesburg High School Symphonic Band Concert – Excellent; Sight Reading – Excellent Old South Marching Festival – Milton, Florida, November 7, 1992 Hattiesburg High School Marching Band Band – Superior; Auxiliary – Superior; Percussion – Superior; Drum Major – Superior Gulf Coast Marching Festival – Gulfport, Mississippi, October 17, 1992 Hattiesburg High School Marching Band (MHSAA State Competition) Band – Superior; Auxiliary – Superior; Percussion – Superior; Drum Major – Superior Pearl River Jazz Band Festival – Poplarville, Mississippi, May 7, 1992 Hattiesburg High School Jazz Band Performance - Superior State Concert Band Competition – Raymond, Mississippi, April 2, 1992 Hattiesburg High School Symphonic Band Concert – Superior; Sight Reading – Excellent University of Southern Mississippi Concert Festival – Hattiesburg, March 21, 1992 Hattiesburg High School Symphonic Band Concert – Superior; Sight Reading - Excellent Old South Marching Festival – Milton, Florida, November 2, 1991 Hattiesburg High School Marching Band Band – Superior; Auxiliary – Superior; Percussion – Superior; Drum Major – Superior Gulf Coast Marching Festival – Gulfport, Mississippi, October 19, 1991 Hattiesburg High School Marching Band (MHSAA State Competition) Band – Superior; Auxiliary – Superior; Percussion – Superior; Drum Major – Superior State Concert Band Competition – Raymond, Mississippi, April 24, 1991 South Jones High School Concert Band Concert – Superior; Sight Reading – Excellent University of Southern Mississippi Concert Festival – Hattiesburg, April 8, 1991 South Jones High School Concert Band Concert – Superior; Sight Reading - Superior South Mississippi Band Festival – Gulfport, Mississippi, March 22, 1991 South Jones Intermediate Concert Band Concert – Superior; Sight Reading – Superior South West Mississippi Marching Festival – Tylertown, Mississippi, November 3, 1990 South Jones High School Marching Band (MHSAA State Competition) Band – Superior; Auxiliary – Superior; Percussion – Superior; Drum Major – Superior
- 14. 14 West Jones Marching Classic – Laurel, Mississippi, October 27, 1990 South Jones High School Marching Band Band – Superior; Auxiliary – Superior; Percussion – Superior; Drum Major – Superior State Concert Band Competition – Raymond, Mississippi, March 28, 1990 South Jones High School Concert Band Concert – Excellent; Sight Reading – Excellent South West Mississippi Marching Festival – Tylertown, Mississippi, November 11, 1989 South Jones High School Marching Band (MHSAA State Competition) Band – Superior; Auxiliary – Superior; Percussion – Superior; Drum Major – Superior West Jones Marching Classic – Laurel, Mississippi, October 21, 1989 South Jones High School Marching Band Band – Excellent; Auxiliary – Excellent; Percussion – Superior; Drum Major – Superior State Band Festival (MHSAA) – Raymond, Mississippi, April, 1987 Seminary High School Concert and Marching Bands Concert – Excellent; Sight Reading – Excellent; Marching – Superior West Jones Marching Classic – Laurel, Mississippi, October, 1986 Seminary High School Marching Band Band – Superior; Auxiliary – Superior; Percussion – Superior; Drum Major – Superior State Band Festival – Raymond, Mississippi, April, 1986 Seminary High School Concert and Marching Bands Concert – Excellent; Sight Reading – Good; Marching – Superior West Jones Marching Classic – Laurel, Mississippi, October, 1985 Seminary High School Marching Band Band – Excellent; Auxiliary – Excellent; Percussion – Superior; Drum Major – Superior REFERENCES Available upon request.
- 15. 15 PHILOSOPHY OF MUSIC EDUCATION Music is a divine gift. It is found throughout history, civilization, and within diverse cultures. It is a meaningful form of expression and part of human intelligence. Music education is the fulcrum of musical study and must strive to foster the best that teaching and learning in music may offer. Music education should encourage a respect for musical experiences, responsive listening, musical creativity, and expressive musical performance. Students need to be exposed to various types of music to develop sensitivity to the music of others and objectivity in the evaluation of musical works and performances. As well, music curricula must be designed to reach every child, regardless of talent or socioeconomic background, and instruction must incorporate the backgrounds, beliefs, and interests of students to provide meaningful experiences. Traditionally, program size and competition have been used to assess the success of music programs. However, student learning should be the measure of success. Not only is it important for music educators to guide student learning through assessment, assessment is needed to maintain accountability. Failure to do so may inaccurately communicate that music plays a lesser role among other subject areas. Consequently, support for the music program could diminish, and decisions affecting the music program could lack or even deny the means for continued success and improvement. Successful teaching in music requires a commitment that begins in teacher training and continues throughout one’s professional career. Yet, in teacher training, students must develop essential skills of effective teaching in a short time. Research- based methods of instruction must be used to aid the assimilation of essential skills, optimize teacher effectiveness, and create excellence in the music education. BRIEF BIOGRAPHY Brian Stiffler was born March 31, 1962, to Jerry and Carolyn Stiffler in Linton, Indiana. Having spent most of his childhood years in Indiana, he moved to Mississippi in 1976 where he graduated from Long Beach High School in 1980. He earned Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1985 and 1989 and a Doctor of Education in Music degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2004. His professional experiences include teaching instrumental music in Mississippi, Ohio and Germany, and horn performance in the United States and Germany. He is an active performer, teacher, clinician, and adjudicator. He and his wife, Bonnie, reside in Beavercreek, Ohio near their two children, Matt and Amy, and five grandchildren, Eli, Aiden, Jerry, Ethan, and Lena.