James Fortier Email and Phone Number

My name is James Fortier and I'm a graduate of the University of Massachusetts: Lowell with my undergrad degree in Music Business. Currently, I'm the Assistant Dean of Students with the Sizer School where I provide support to both teachers and students to insure safety and proper school behavior is maintained on a day-to-day basis. I have been involved with the marching arts activity for nearly 10 years now. After upon completion of 8 years of an active member with Drum and Bugle Corps, I am now on my second year as Membership Coordinator for the Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps. With this role, I coordinate about 120 students so that I can provide the best possible learning environment for them to achieve the some of the highest levels of performance in the New England region. Along with this role, I am actively teaching brass playing technique, marching/dance technique and physical training.During the fall, I'm the visual caption head for the North Andover Scarlet Knights Marching Band. I will be returning for my 3rd season with them come the end of August.I volunteer my time to help out the New England Scholastic Band Association during the fall marching band season, and the winter percussion/guard circuit. My volunteer work has me filling in to whatever position needs to be covered to help support the board of directors and show coordinators run successful events.