John Converse

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Director of Bands at La Cueva High School @
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Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area, United States
About John Converse

John Converse is a Director of Bands at La Cueva High School at La Cueva High School. He possess expertise in leadership, music, adjudication, music education, adjudication and clinician and 2 more skills.

John Converse's Current Company Details
La Cueva High School

La Cueva High School

Director of Bands at La Cueva High School
John Converse Work Experience Details
  • La Cueva High School
    Director Of Bands
    La Cueva High School Aug 2011 - Present
    • As head director, I administrate the operations of the entire band and color guard program and the booster organization at La Cueva High School. • Team-teach the marching band and basketball bands while directing the Wind Symphony and the Jazz program.• The Jazz bands have received composite superior ratings every year at the Albuquerque Jazz Festival. • La Cueva High School Jazz Band 1 has been selected to perform at the 2020 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic.• In 2014, 2016 and 2020, our Jazz Band 1 was named the New Mexico Jazz Educators State Honor Jazz Band and performed at the NMMEA State Conference in Popejoy Hall in January of each of those two years. • In 2018, because of high enrollment numbers in the Jazz program, the school administration granted the addition of a third Jazz Band into the school day.• The Wind Symphony has earned straight superior ratings at the District Music Performance Assessment and NMAA State Band Contest each year of my tenure as head director. • In 2017, the Wind Symphony was selected as the New Mexico Music Educators Association State Honor Concert Band and performed at the NMMEA State Conference in Popejoy Hall at UNM in January of 2017. • In 2017, 2018 and 2019, the Wind Symphony was awarded the 5A State Championship at the NMAA State Band Contest.• The marching band has been selected for finals at the Bands of America - St. George, UT Regional in 2017 and 2018. • The marching band have made finals at the Zia Marching Band Fiesta every year since taking over the operations of the marching program, including eight top 5 finishes. • The marching band was a finalist at the 2015 New Mexico Tournament of Bands in Las Cruces, NM, a finalist at the 2016 Pomona Invitational in Colorado and have been named a class champion four times at the New Mexico Pageant of Bands.• La Cueva High School hosted District Music Performance Assessment in 2018 and District Honor Band in 2013 and 2014.
  • Clinician & Adjudicator
    Clinician
    Clinician & Adjudicator Feb 2006 - Present
    February 2019 Eisenhower Middle School Band Camp (Symphonic Band Clinician)February 2018 Eisenhower Middle School Band Camp (Concert Band Clinician)February 2018 Desert Ridge Middle School Band Camp (Symphonic Band Clinician)February 2018 Hoover Middle School MPA Prep Camp (Intermediate Band Clinician)January 2018 New Mexico Jazz Educators Middle School All State Jazz Band (Conductor)September 2017 Madison Middle School (Symphonic Band Clinician)February 2017 Heights Middle School Band Camp (Head Clinician)February 2017 Eagle Nest Middle School Band Camp (Low Brass, Low Woodwind and Percussion Clinician)February 2016 Heights Middle School Band Camp (Head Clinician)February 2016 SENMMEA District Middle School Honor Band (Conductor)February 2016 Tony Hillerman Middle School Band Camp (Intermediate Band Clinician)February 2016 Lincoln Middle School Band Camp (Head Clinician)January 2016 Los Alamos High School Band Camp (Symphonic Band Clinician)February 2014 Cimarron High School Boot Camp (Head Clinician)September 2013 Tony Hillerman Middle School Band Camp (Beginning Band)February 2012 Cimarron High School Boot Camp (Low Brass/Middle School Group)February 2011 NWNMMEA District Middle School Honor Band (Conductor)February 2010 Cimarron High School Boot Camp (Low Brass/Middle School Group)March 2008 John Adams Middle School Band Camp (Advanced Band)February 2008 Cleveland Middle School Band Camp (Jazz Band Rhythm Section/Intermediate Band)March 2007 John Adams Middle School Band Camp (Advanced Band)February 2006 James Monroe Middle School Band Camp (Low Brass)
  • Clinician & Adjudicator
    Adjudicator
    Clinician & Adjudicator Mar 2005 - Present
    February 2020 Highland High School Cluster Pre-Festival ConcertOctober 2019 Valencia Marching Classic (General Effect)March 2019 NCNMMEA District Music Performance AssessmentFebruary 2019 Santa Fe High School Pre-MPA ConcertOctober 2018 Valencia Marching Classic (Visual Performance)April 2018 NENMMEA District Jazz FestivalMarch 2018 Volcano Vista High School Pre-MPA ConcertMarch 2017 SWNMMEA District Music Performance AssessmentSeptember 2015 Festival of Champions @ Murray State University (Music Performance)September 2013 Festival of Champions @ Murray State University (Visual and Music Performance)March 2011 SWNMMEA District Large Group Concert Band FestivalSeptember 2010 Festival of Champions @ Murray State University (Music Performance)September 2009 Festival of Champions @ Murray State University (Visual Performance) January 2009 NMMEA All State Conference (Tuba/Euphonium Chair Placement)April 2008 Highland High School Cluster Pre-Festival ConcertMarch 2008 West Mesa High School Cluster Pre-Festival ConcertJanuary 2008 NMMEA All State Conference (Tuba/Euphonium Chair Placement)September 2007 Graves County (Kentucky) Marching Band Invitational (Visual Performance)April 2007 Highland High School Cluster Pre-Festival ConcertMarch 2007 NMMEA District VI Solo & Ensemble Festival (Mixed Ensemble)March 2007 Eldorado High School Solo & Ensemble RecitalJanuary 2007 NMMEA All State Conference (Trombone Chair Placement)March 2005 Eldorado High School Cluster Pre-Festival Concert
  • La Cueva High School
    Associate Director Of Bands/Marching Band Director
    La Cueva High School Aug 2009 - May 2011
    • Assumed directorship of the Marching Program while continuing to direct the Symphonic Band and team-teach the Basketball Band. • Five finals appearances in six competitions• In 2009, the Marching Band earned a position in a Bands of America - St. George, UT Regional Final.• The Symphonic Band received superior ratings at the District VII Large Group Festival in 2011.
  • Eisenhower Middle School
    Director Of Bands
    Eisenhower Middle School Aug 2005 - May 2011
    Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
    • Directed Symphonic Band, Intermediate Band, Cadet Band, and Beginning Band. • Taught Guitar and Exploratory Music• Started Jazz Band program first year; Second Jazz Band started in my fourth year• The Symphonic Band has received first division ratings from all of our judges at the District VII Large Group Festival for all six years of my tenure. • Three-time runner-up and the 2010 State Champion at the NMAA State Concert Band Festival. • In 2010, the Symphonic Band was selected as the New Mexico Music Educators Association State Honor Concert Band and performed at the NMMEA State Conference • The Intermediate and Cadet Concert Bands and Jazz Bands earned consistent superior and excellent ratings at each festival attended in my six-year tenure at the school.• Eisenhower Middle School hosted the 2007 and 2010 District VII Middle School Solo & Ensemble Festivals and rehearsals for the 2008 District VII Middle School Honor Band.
  • Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program
    Co-Conductor – Albuquerque Junior Orchestra
    Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program Aug 2007 - May 2008
    Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
  • La Cueva High School
    Associate Director Of Bands/Marching Band Director
    La Cueva High School Aug 2004 - May 2006
    Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
    • Team taught the Marching and Basketball Bands and was the Director of the Symphonic Band. • The Symphonic Band received superior ratings at the District VII Large Group Festival in 2006.

John Converse Skills

Leadership Music Adjudication Music Education Adjudication And Clinician Education Clinician

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John Converse works for La Cueva High School

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John Converse's current role is Director of Bands at La Cueva High School.

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John Converse attended New Mexico State University, The University Of New Mexico.

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