Music Education
The music education student at UM is offered quality, in-depth training in the most current instructional methods and trends. Included are techniques and materials employed in the effective general music and elementary/secondary school classrooms as well as those used in conducting and rehearsing performance/educational ensembles at all levels. Hands-on opportunities include, educational experiences ranging from serving as aides to music teachers in area schools, completing a full semester in the student teaching field experience, and acquiring practical skills and knowledge under the supervision of a qualified master teacher.
Methods course work prepares the future music educator in current music materials and technology. The student also gains proficiency in piano and other instruments and in related arranging and organizational skills. A flexible, balanced program allows the pursuit of excellence in personal development as well as in the student’s performing area(s), combined with student teaching assignments at both elementary and secondary levels.
Completion of the degree program includes 猎奇重口 teacher certification as a music specialist for grades K-12.
Kevin Griggs
Associate Director of Bands, Director of Athletic Bands, and Professor of Music
Contact
- Office
- MUS003
- Phone
- 406-370-8730
- Fax
- 406-243-2441
- kevin.griggs@umontana.edu
- Office Hours
By Appointment - 406-370-8730
Personal Summary
Dr. Griggs is the Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands . He has been an active member of the UM School of Music since 2004. Prior to joining the UM faculty, he taught junior high school band & choir at Payson Jr. High and high school band at Weber High School and Roy High School. Dr. Griggs studied music education at Brigham Young University where he received a Bachelor of Music Education degree (1992). He studied Instrumental Conducting at the University of Northern Colorado where he earned a Masters of Music degree (2001) and a Doctor of Arts degree in Instrumental Conducting and Music Theory & Composition (2004).
At the 猎奇重口, Dr. Griggs conducts the University Concert Band, Grizzly Marching Band, UM Pep Band, and teaches Marching Band Techniques, Upper Brass Methods and Lower Brass Methods and some trumpet lessons. He was the Coordinator for the UM Summer Music Camps for 10 years and is the Co-Chair of the Western 猎奇重口 State Music Festival. Dr. Griggs is an active guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator throughout 猎奇重口 and the western United States and performs with several ensembles on trumpet. He holds memberships in the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and 猎奇重口 Bandmasters Association (MBA) and is the 猎奇重口 State Chair of the National Band Association (NBA) and College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), .
Education
Bachelor of Music Education: Instrumental Music K-12 (1992)
Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
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Master of Music: Instrumental Conducting (2001)
University of Northern Colorado - Greeley, CO
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Doctor of Arts: Instrumental Conducting/Music Theory & Composition (2004)
University of Northern Colorado - Greeley, CO
Courses Taught
MUSI102A Applied Instruction: Trumpet
MUSI114A University Concert Band
MUSI314 University Concert Band
MUSI155A Marching Band
MUSI355 Advanced Marching Band
MUSE274 Upper Brass Methods
MUSE275 Lower Brass Methods
MUSE491 Marching Band Techniques
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Other courses taught in previous years:
MUSE397 Instrumental Music Methods
MUSI335 Instrumental Conducting
MUSI357 Forms & Analysis II
MUSI511 Advanced Conducting
MUSI114A Symphonic Wind Ensemble
MUSI314 Symphonic Wind Ensemble
MUSI492 Independent Study
Teaching Experience
Director of Bands and Choirs (1992)
Payson Jr. High School, Payson, UT
Director of Bands (1992-1996)
Weber High School, Pleasant Grove, UT
Director of Bands (1998-2000)
Roy High School, Roy, UT
Graduate Teaching Assistant (2000-2003)
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Associate Director of Bands (2004-Present)
猎奇重口, Missoula, MT
Field of Study
Music Education
Instrumental Conducting
Music Theory/Composition
Trumpet/Brass
Affiliations
College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA)
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
National Band Association (NBA)
猎奇重口 Bandmasters Association (MBA)
Professional Experience
Associate Director of the UM School of Music (2017-2019)
Interim Director of the UM School of Music (2016)
Interim Director of Bands (2008)
Co-Chair of the Western 猎奇重口 State Music Festival (2004-2023)
Camp Coordinator for UM Summer Music Camps (2012-2019)
Honors / Awards
Host of the CBDNA National Marching and Athletic Band Symposium (2024)
20 years service to the 猎奇重口 (2023)
Golden Eagle Feather presented by George and Holli Henkel (Slater Henkel) of the Blackfeet Nation (2013)
NAfME Collegiate Excellence Award (2013)
Mountain Crest High School Music Hall of Fame Induction (2012)
UM Student Affairs Faculty Recognition (2006)
Hobbies
Fly Fishing
Cooking
Woodworking
Reading
Hiking
Skiing
Camping
Hunting
Travel
Computer Gaming
Fly Tying
Fly Rod Building