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Brad Ciechomski
(b. 1959) is director of bands at Harrison Middle School in Yarmouth,
Maine, where he conducts four concert bands and three jazz bands, and
was awarded the 2005–2006 Teacher of the Year. In 2008, Brad was
recognized in the American Stars of Teaching project, an honor given
by the U.S. Department of Education to one teacher from each state
and the District of Columbia.
Brad received
bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of New Hampshire,
where he studied composition with Andrew Boysen Jr. Brad's
compositions have been commissioned for bands at every level,
elementary through college, and have been showcased at the MENC
national convention.
Aside from
composing, Brad is active in New England as a clinician, adjudicator,
and guest conductor at district and state music festivals and
competitions. A performer at heart, Brad is engaged as a freelance
drummer with local, regional, and national artists in the greater New
England area, as well as a founding member of the Portand Jazz
Orchestra. He has appeared on stage with jazz greats such as Clark
Terry, Mel TormŽ, Bob Mintzer, The New York Voices, and Wayne
Bergeron. Brad lives in Portland, Maine, with his wife and two daughters. |
