Mr. North's Resume

Mr. North's Resume

Degrees and Education

Degree Earned	Institution	Additional Information
Master of Music Education (1994)	VanderCook College of Music (Chicago, IL)	Graduated with High Honors (4.0 GPA). Served as Class President. Performed in the Concert Band and Concert Choir. Valedictorian, spoke at graduation. Chose the lecture/recital option.
Bachelor of Music Education (1987)	Idaho State University (Pocatello, ID)	Graduated with Honors (3.65 GPA). Performed in Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, Civic Symphony, Student Brass Quintet, Faculty Brass Quintet (1986-87)

Work Experience

Dates	Institution	Assignment
1987-present	Madison High School (Rexburg, ID)	Director of Bands. Started in 1987 with 44 students in band. This year there are 112 students in two concert bands, marching band, two jazz bands, pep band, and active solo and ensemble groups.
1987-Present	Madison High School (Rexburg, ID)	Speech Communication Teacher. Currently teaching five speech classes each year in addition to the above music assignment.

Professional Associations

Organization	Date	Responsibilities
Idaho Music Educator's Association (IMEA)	1987-Present	Served two terms on State Board (1997-2000) President Elect of IMEA (2000-02) President (2002-2004) Past President (2004-2006)
American School Band Director's Association	1998-Present	Elected member in June, 1998 Attended 2000 Convention in Colorado Served on National Nominating Committee (2000)
Gem State Conference	1987-Present	President for 1.5 terms (1997-2000) (Resigned for State IMEA office) Vice Pres. for Bands (1994-1996)
Music Educator's National Conference (MENC)	1987-Present	Member Leadership training due to State Position (2000-Present)
Rexburg Education Association (REA) National Education Association (NEA)	1987-Present	Member

Honors and Activities: Marching Band

We usually attend two or three Competitions each year, depending upon where Potato Harvest Break falls.

Year	Award	Event
1999	Second Place, Field Show Division 2	Mountain West Marching Competition (Pocatello, Idaho)
1998	Third Place, Field Show Open Division	Bridgerland Band Invitational (Logan, Utah)
1998	Outstanding Performance, Field Show	Gold Rush Invitational (Elko, Nevada)
1997	Third Place, Field Show Third Place, Parade Class A	Holiday Bowl Festival (San Diego, California)
1996	First Place, Field Show Class B Division Caption Awards in Music, Percussion, and Drum Majors	Western States Marching Competition (Salt Lake City, Utah)
1994	Third Place, Field Show Third Place, Parade Class A	Copper Bowl Festival (Tucson, Arizona)
1994	Third Place Open Division	Mountain West Marching Competition (Pocatello, Idaho)
1992	Featured Half-time Performance Inaugural Las Vegas Bowl	Las Vegas Bowl Festival (Las Vegas, Nevada)
1991	Third Place, Parade July 24th	Day's of '47 Parade (Salt Lake City, Utah)
1991	First Place, Parade July 4th	Whoopee Day's Parade (Rexburg, Idaho)
1988	Featured Half-time Performance Junior College Game	Centennial Bowl (Pocatello, Idaho)
1988	Featured Half-time Performance NCAA Div. 1-AA (ESPN)	National Championship Game (Pocatello, Idaho)
1987	Featured Half-time Performance Junior College Game	Centennial Bowl (Pocatello, Idaho)

Honors and Activities: Symphonic and Concert Bands

We usually attend one or two Festivals each year.

Year	Superior Rating or Placing *Denotes Highest Rating at Festival	Event
2000	Concert Band *First Place, Class A	San Francisco Heritage Festival (San Francisco, California)
2000	Symphonic Band Second Place, Class A	San Francisco Heritage Festival (San Francisco, California)
2000	Symphonic Band *Superior Rating	Gem State Band Festival (Idaho Falls, Idaho)
2000	Concert Band Superior Rating	Gem State Band Festival (Idaho Falls, Idaho)
1999	Symphonic Band Superior Rating	Utah State Band Festival (Logan, Utah)
1997	Concert Band (Combined Sym. and Conc.) First Place, Class A	Holiday Bowl Festival (San Diego, California)
1997	Symphonic Band *Superior Rating	Gem State Band Festival (Idaho Falls, Idaho)
1996	Symphonic Band *Superior Rating	Gem State Band Festival (Idaho Falls, Idaho)
1996	Symphonic Band *Superior Rating	Utah State Band Festival (Logan, Utah)
1995	Symphonic Band *Superior Rating	Utah State Band Festival (Logan, Utah)
1994	Symphonic Band *Superior Rating	Gem State Band Festival (Idaho Falls, Idaho)
1994	Concert Band Superior Rating	Gem State Band Festival (Idaho Falls, Idaho)
1993	Symphonic Band Superior Rating	Gem State Band Festival (Idaho Falls, Idaho)
1992	Symphonic Band Superior Rating	Gem State Band Festival (Idaho Falls, Idaho)
1990	Symphonic Band *Superior Rating	Gem State Band Festival (Idaho Falls, Idaho)

Honors and Activities: Jazz Bands

We usually attend one or two Jazz Festivals each year. Below are the memorable ones:

Year	Award	Event
2000	Jazz Band *First Place, Class A	San Francisco Heritage Festival (San Francisco, California)
2000	Saxophone Ensemble Second Place, Class A	San Francisco Heritage Festival (San Francisco, California)
1997	Jazz Band First Place, Class A	Holiday Bowl Festival (San Diego, California
1991	Participant	Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival (Moscow, Idaho)

Judging Experiences

Year	Event	Location
1999	J. H. Solo and Ensemble	St. Anthony, Idaho
1999	J. H. Solo and Ensemble	Blackfoot, Idaho
1997	Concert and Jazz Band Festival	Worland, Wyoming
1997	Solo and Ensemble	Worland, Wyoming
1997	Concert and Jazz Band Festival	Worland, Wyoming
1997	J. H. Concert Band Festival	Idaho Falls, Idaho
1993	J. H. Solo and Ensemble	Idaho Falls, Idaho

Public Speaking Activities

Performing Activities

Personal Honors

Family Information