Christopher Byrd

Experience

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  Staley Middle School

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Band Director

  Taught ensembles of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade percussion and wind students in a daily year-round class setting. Class size ranged from five to thirty students. Taught a fifth grade intro to music class on a nine-week rotation. Organized concerts on campus and events off campus. Participated in school events such as pep rallies and parent nights.Served as assistant band director at Americus-Sumter High School. During marching band season, served as on-field director during outdoor rehearsals and woodwind section director during rehearsals and sectionals. Helped organize and facilitate rehearsals and Friday night performances, oversaw equipment loading and unloading with student managers. Show less

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  Spalding High School

  May 2014 - May 2016

  Director of Bands

  Directed ensembles including the Blue and Silver Brigade Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and SHS Jazz Ensemble.

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  Athens Academy

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2024

  Band Director

  Taught ensembles of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade percussion and wind students in a rotating weekly schedule. Class size ranged from five to twenty five students. Taught a fifth grade intro to music class on a twelve-week rotation. Organized concerts on campus and events off campus. Responsible for transport, set up, and break down of equipment for concerts and performances. Set up lighting and sound systems for performances. Participated in after school events such as pep rallies and parent nights.Taught Upper School ensembles in a daily class setting. Worked hands-on with literature grade 3 and above. Taught Upper School Jazz Band on a daily class setting with after school rehearsals once weekly. Performed jazz combo repertoire and jazz standards. Organized a stadium band for 7th-12th grade students to perform at home football games, including a drumline.Served as the announcer for the Varsity Baseball team, working with a group of high school media students to provide commentary, music, and entertainment during the games. Show less

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  GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS

  Sept 2024 - now

  Band Director