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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 Tormé, Bob Mintzer, The New York Voices, and
Wayne Bergeron. Brad lives in Portland, Maine, with his
wife and two daughters. |
