Matthew R. Spradlin is in his eighth year as Director of Bands at Wilmington High School after teaching three years in the FranklinCitySchool District where he held a similar position. He is a 1995 Graduate of Wilmington High School and a 2001 graduate of Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) where he received his Bachelor of Music Degree with emphases in trumpet and conducting. He is currently perusing his Masters in Music Degree at Wright State University and is slated to graduate in May 2012
In 2004 he was awarded the “Excellence in Teaching” award from the Area Progress Council of Warren County and in 2011 was awarded the Woodrow and Ester Excellence in Teaching Award from the Wilmington Schools Foundation. At Wilmington, Mr. Spradlin has incorporated Chamber Music as part of the daily curriculum, started a Middle School Jazz Band, and initiated an Artist-in-Residency program. Under his direction, the Wilmington High School Wind Ensemble was selected to perform at the 2009 & 2011 Ohio Music Education Association Professional Conference.
Mr. Spradlin stays active in the Ohio Music Education Association as President of District 13, has served on the large group music selection committee, and is an adjudicator for Solo & Ensemble Brass events. Mr. Spradlin holds professional memberships in the Ohio Music Education Association, Music Educators National Conference, and is an associate member of the College Band Directors National Association. Mr. Spradlin resides in Wilmington, Ohio with his wife Robin who is the Instrumental music teacher at Wilmington Middle School, and daughters Kelsey and Abigail.
EDUCATION
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Wilmington High School, Director of Bands (2004-Present)
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Wright State University-Concert Band, Interim Conductor (Spring 2007)
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Franklin High School, Director of Bands (2001-2004)
AWARDS
Area Progress Council of Warren County “Excellence in Teaching” 2004
RELATED EXPERIENCE
· Pit Orchestra Conductor: Beavercreek High School, Beavercreek, Ohio; 2004-2005
· Guest Conductor: Wright State University Symphonic Band; 2006
· Interim Conductor: Wright State University Concert Band; 2007
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
· Adjudicator; Ohio Music Education Association – Brass Events; 2009 - present
Chair; Ohio Music Education Association, All State Band, 2011
· Event Host; Ohio Music Education Association District 13 Honor Band; 2002
· Chair; Ohio Music Education Association District 13 Honor Band; 2007-2010
· Music Selection Committee; Ohio Music Education Association – Adjudicated Events; 2005 & 2006
· President; Ohio Music Education Association District 13; 2006-2008
PERSONAL
Married to Robin Spradlin, Music Educator
Two daughters, Kelsey and Abigail
Resident of Wilmington, Ohio
MEMBERSHIPS
· College Band Directors National Association
· Music Educators National Conference
· Ohio Music Education Association
PAPERS AND RESEARCH
· Authored teaching supplements for Grade 2-4 Concert Band music (submitted for publication)
· "Cooperative Learning in the High School Chamber Music Setting; The Affects on the Students' Appreciation of Music"
· “Pageant by Vincent Persichetti; An analytical look for consideration by high school bands.” Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 2006