Kerry Wasano
제목: Band Director
채용 사이트: 마우이 고등학교
히도에서의 세월: 27
해당 직책에서 근무한 기간: 27
Q: 본인의 커리어 경로에 대해 간략하게 설명해 주세요.
A: I graduated from 마우이 고등학교 in 1989 and pursued my bachelor’s in music at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. I later earned my post baccalaureat certification in secondary education from UH Mānoa and started teaching at Maui High in 1998. In 2006, I attended the Moscow State University for Culture & Arts in Russia to earn a Director of Folk Art certification specializing in wind band conducting.
질문: 주요 업무는 무엇인가요?
A: I oversee the Freshmen Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Music Department Head.
Q: How did you get into this field?
A: I was inspired from a very young age by some very inspirational band directors on Maui. I loved the wonderful experiences and feelings I got from performing, and wanted to help others experience the same.
Q: 이 직업에서 가장 좋아하는 부분은 무엇인가요?
A: I like watching students mature as young adults through the band program. They are given opportunities to become more involved as leaders, and those who take on this challenge truly learn to become selfless and work hard for the entire group.
Q: 현직에서 가장 어려운 점은 무엇인가요?
A: One of the most challenging and fun parts about being in my position is that the “team dynamics” change year to year. It’s up to me to find the best way forward for the group while still achieving high performance levels.
Q: 이 직책을 고려하는 사람들에게 어떤 조언을 해주고 싶으신가요?
A: Immerse yourself in all aspects of music. A band director wears many hats, so try to be open minded and learn as much as you can before stepping into this role. Conducting is just the tip of the iceberg!
Q: How does your job support students?
A: Band and music give our students an other-than-academic outlet to shine creatively and artistically. The band and music experience is a much needed break from academic rigor.
Q: Fun fact about yourself?
A: I enjoy traveling, golfing and eating.
In October, Kerry Wasano received the John Philip Sousa Foundation Bandworld Legion of Honor award, which recognizes the nation’s top band directors.
