Kerry Wasano

標題： Band Director
工作地點： 毛伊高中
在 HIDOE 工作多年： 27
擔任此職位多年： 27

問：請簡述您的職業發展路徑。
A: I graduated from 毛伊高中 in 1989 and pursued my bachelor’s in music at the University of Hawaiʻi 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.

問：您的主要職責是什麼？
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.

問：工作中最喜歡的部分？
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.

問：您的職位最具挑戰性的部分是？
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.

問：對於考慮這個職位的人，您有什麼建議？
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.