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Texas A&M University Corpus Christi - Music

Director of Bands at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Higher Education
Brian
Shelton
Corpus Christi, Texas Area
I am the Director of Bands at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on the gulf coast of Texas. I have public school experience in Illinois and Virginia, and I did my doctoral studies at University of Arizona in Tucson. My specialty is wind band transcriptions of brass band music.

Experience

  • Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

    Director Of Bands

    Brian worked at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi as a Director Of Bands

  • Karnes Music Company

    Print Music Specialist

    I was in charge of maintaining the band and orchestra music for the company, including method books, solos, and new works. I worked closely with local directors.

  • Malta Community Unit School District 433

    Band Director and Music Teacher

    My duties included teaching band grades 4-12 and middle school general music.

  • Oak Lawn Community High School

    Band Director

    I administered the band program (2 bands, marching band, solo and ensemble) and taught high school general music courses.

  • Texas A&M University-Kingsville

    Director of Bands

    My official title is Director of Bands and Supervisor of Student Teachers. My duties include administering the band program (3 concert bands, marching band, chamber winds), teaching courses in music education (conducting, high school methods), and supervising all instrumental music student teachers. I direct the Wind Symphony - the top wind ensemble in the Music Department - and University Band, the third band, so I see a wide range of student ability. I feel particularly strong in the areas of wind band repertoire and music education philosophy.

Education

  • University of Arizona

    Doctor of Musical Arts

    Wind Band Conducting
    I was the doctoral candidate in the wind band area at Arizona. I assisted with the first and second bands and led the third band. I was also fortunate to be able to work with the marching band in 2005.

  • George Mason University

    Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Instrumental Conducting
    I studied with Anthony Maiello, one of the most inspirational figures in my life. I assisted with the first and second bands and did clerical work for the music department.

  • Northern Illinois University

    Bachelor of Music Education

    Music Teacher Education
    This experience shaped my life as a musician. I came in unseasoned and left as a mature musician, thanks in large part to Steve Squires and Charles Schuchat.