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Director of Bands - Associate Professor of Music Education
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Director of Bands - Associate Professor of Music Education
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Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area, United States
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Dr. Shawn Knopp is listed as Director of Bands - Associate Professor of Music Education at Friends University, based in Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at friends.edu, phone signal with area code 785, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Dr. Shawn Knopp.
Dr. Shawn Knopp previously worked as Director of Bands - Assistant Professor of Music Education at Friends University and Director of Bands - Associate Professor Of Music at Tabor College. Dr. Shawn Knopp holds Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Curriculum And Instruction from Kansas State University.
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About Dr. Shawn Knopp
Dr. Shawn M. Knopp currently serves as Assistant Professor of Music Education, Music Education Program Director and Director of Bands at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. In his multifaceted role, he teaches a variety of courses in music education, conducting, instrumental methods and advises the collegiate chapter of the National Association for Music Education. He is conductor of the Wind Ensemble and Campus Band and provides administrative leadership for the entire band program which includes the Wind Ensemble, Campus Band, Basketball Band, chamber wind ensembles and nine applied faculty. While at Friends University, Shawn has collaborated with numerous artists and composers including premieres by composers Carol Brittin Chambers and Chandler Wilson. Beyond the university setting, Shawn is highly sought after as an honor band conductor, clinician, adjudicator, professional development facilitator, and guest lecturer. Prior to his time at Friends, Shawn served as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Tabor College and as an adjunct faculty member at McPherson College, Central Christian College and Bethany College.Shawn's roots in public school teaching are noteworthy, having served as the Director of Bands for the Smoky Valley Public Schools (KS) from 2005-2016, his leadership led the Smoky Valley High School Concert Band to consistent First Division-Superior ratings at the State Large Group Music Festival. The Concert Band was invited to perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association In-Service Convention on three separate occasions and the Jazz Ensemble once. Shawn began his public school teaching career as Director of Bands for the Solomon Public Schools (KS) from 2003-2005.His commitment to professional organizations includes memberships in the National Association for Music Education, Kansas Music Educators Association, College Band Directors National Association, Kansas Bandmasters Association, Phi Beta Mu, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Within the Kansas Music Educators Association South Central District and the Kansas Bandmasters Association, Shawn has held various leadership roles, including President, Vice-President, High School Honor Band Chair, Middle School Honor Band Chair, and Intercollegiate Band Chair.Knopp received his Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Music in Wind Band Conducting and Bachelor of Music Education all from Kansas State University.
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Director Of Bands - Assistant Professor Of Music Education
Director Of Bands - Associate Professor Of Music
Course load: Woodwind Methods, Brass & Percussion Methods, Conducting II, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Football Band, Basketball Band, Faculty Jazz Combo, Woodwind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Introduction to Fine Arts.Previous courses taught: Aural Skills I & II.Other duties: Tabor College Music Preparatory School Instructor, manage and coordinate all aspects of the instrumental music program.Service: Presidential Advisory Council, Performing Arts Recruiting Task Force, Athletic Advisory Committee, Technical Theatre Director Search Committee (2017), Retention Task Force, Technical Theatre Director Search Committee (2019), Director of Theatre Search Committee (2019).Other Special Projects/Recognitions: Young People’s Concerts at Tabor CollegeTabor College Band Director SymposiumTabor College Band and Orchestra Pre-Festival ClinicTabor College Elementary Band FestivalTabor College Collaborative ConcertsDeveloped and implemented a scholarship program for basketball band
May 2016 - Jul 2019
Adjunct Instructor Of Clarinet, Saxophone And Woodwind Methods
2015 - May 2016
Adjunct Instructor Of Clarinet And Saxophone
2014 - May 2016
Adjunct Instructor Of Clarinet, Saxophone And Woodwind Methods
2008 - May 2016
Director Of Bands
Smoky Valley Public Schools - Usd #400
Course load: 5th Beginning Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, 7th/8th Grade Concert Band, 7th/8th Grade Jazz Band, High School Concert Band, High School Jazz Band, Co-Direct Symphony Orchestra, Pep Band for football and basketball games, teach Music Theory.Service: Chairman – Music Professional Learning Community, Smoky Valley High School Site Council, Smoky Valley High School Schedule Committee, District Calendar Committee, Orchestra Director Search Committee, Choir Director Search Committee.Other Special Projects/Recognitions: 27 KMEA All-State Band Members and 2 three-year members from 2005-2016High School Jazz Band Performance at the American Jazz Museum – March 2016High School Jazz Band opened for Mike Steinel Jazz Quintet (University of North Texas) – November 2015High School Jazz Band performance at the Kansas Music Educators Association In-Service Workshop – February 2015Brass Ensemble Performance at First Lutheran Church, Nashville, TN - March 2015Brandon Draper Percussion Clinic - March 2015High School Concert Band performance at the Kansas Music Educators Association In-Service Workshop – February 2014, 2013, 2009Mike Steinel Faculty Jazz Quintet In-Residence at Smoky Valley High School - October 2013Hosted the United States Coast Guard Band for a public concert - 2012Friends University Faculty Jazz Quintet In-Residence at Smoky Valley High School & Lindsborg Middle School - April 2011Side-by-Side Concert with Kansas State University Concert Band – March 2009Regimental Brass Quintet Performance (West Point Military Academy Band) – 2009Brass Ensemble Performance at Luther Memorial Church, Chicago, IL - March 2008Doug Talley Jazz Quartet In-Residence at Smoky Valley High School - 2008Concert Band Clinic at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL - 2008Concert Band Performance at the Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL – 2008Pep Band Performance for the Grand Opening of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame - 2005
2005 - May 2016
Director Of Bands
Solomon Public Schools - Usd #393
Course load: 5th Beginning Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, 7th/8th Grade Concert Band, 7th/8th Grade Jazz Band, High School Concert Band, High School Jazz Band, directed Pep Band for football and basketball, taught Music Appreciation.Other duties: Managed and coordinated all aspects of the instrumental music program grades 5-12.Service: Chairman – Middle School Concept Committee.Other Special Projects/Recognitions: Developed curriculum for 5th and 6th Grade Instrumental MusicAdopted textbook for Junior High Music AppreciationReturned Marching Band to the curriculumStarted first Jazz Band in school historyReturned to participation in KSHSAA Large Group Music FestivalReturned to participation in KSHSAA Solo & Ensemble Music Festival
2003 - 2005
~2 yrs
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Dr. Shawn Knopp education
Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Curriculum And Instruction
Master’S Degree, Wind Band Conducting / Music Education
Bachelor’S Degree, Music Education
Music Education
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Dr. Shawn Knopp works for Friends University.
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Dr. Shawn Knopp is listed as Director of Bands - Associate Professor of Music Education at Friends University.
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Dr. Shawn Knopp is based in Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area, United States while working with Friends University.
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Dr. Shawn Knopp has worked for Friends University, Tabor College, Bethany College Ks, Central Christian College Of Kansas, and Mcpherson College.
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Dr. Shawn Knopp holds Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Curriculum And Instruction from Kansas State University.
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Dr. Shawn Knopp is listed with skills including Music, Music Education, Music Education Consulting, Instrumental Conducting, and Band.
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