Craig Davis
Lexington
Summary
Successful Band Director with 20 years of teaching experience in middle and high schools. Experienced in planning and implementation of budgets and fundraising for middle school and high school bands, including full staffing for a marching band and procurement of instruments and materials for newly opened schools.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Department Manager/ Director of Bands
Beechwood Middle School
07.2019 - Current
- Managed the procurement of instruments and materials for the music department for the opening of the school.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance the overall quality of the music department, resulting in improved student satisfaction.
- Increased student participation in music programs by developing and implementing engaging curriculum and events.
- Enhanced community involvement through organizing public concerts, festivals, and other performance opportunities for students.
- Consistent Superior Ratings at SCBDA Concert Performance Assessment
- Consistently Qualifies for the SCBDA Outstanding Performance Award
- Students have consistently participated in Region and All-State band.
Middle School Band Director
Lexington Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Consistent Superior Ratings at SCBDA Concert Performance Assessment
- Consistently Qualifies for the SCBDA Outstanding Performance Award
- Students have consistently participated in Region and All-State band.
- Enhanced the band program through effective recruitment strategies, resulting in increased student participation.
- Improved student performance by implementing innovative teaching methods and engaging activities.
Music Director
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
04.2013 - Current
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources to support various music department needs.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Selected and arranged music for numerous holiday performances and special events.
Director of Bands
York Comprehensive High School
01.2008 - 01.2012
- 3rd Place SCBDA AAA State Marching Championships 2008, 2009
- First Appearance at SCBDA Concert Festival since 1997
- First Superior Rating (2011 – Straight Superiors) at Concert Festival since 1996
- First Students selected to SCBDA All-Region Band since 2000
- First Student selected to SCBDA All-State Band since 2000.
Assistant Director of Bands
James F. Byrnes High School
- 2006 South Carolina AAAA State Champions.
Director of Bands
Florence Chapel Middle School
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Recipient of the 2007 and 2008 Outstanding Performance Award
- Received Straight Superior Ratings at the 2007 and 2008 South Carolina Band Directors’ Association Concert Festival.
Director of Bands
Berry Shoals Intermediate School
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Received Straight Superior Ratings at SCBDA Concert Festival in 2005 and 2006.
Graduate Assistant and Teaching Assistant
University of South Carolina
07.2002 - 05.2004
- Served as Graduate Assistant and Teaching Assistant.
Education
Master of Music Education -
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2004
Bachelor of Music -
Furman University
Greenville, SC06.2002
Skills
- Curriculum and instructional design
- Tour organization
- Music theory teaching
- Conducting expertise
- Budget management
- Instrument proficiency
- Music arrangement
- Rehearsal management
- Repertoire selection
- Recruitment strategies
- Fundraising abilities
- Budget Development
Career Related Work
- Beechwood Middle School, Lexington, SC, 2019 - present, Managed the procurement of instruments and materials for the music department for the opening of the school.
- Lexington Middle School, Lexington, SC, 2012 - 2019, Consistent Superior Ratings at SCBDA Concert Performance Assessment Consistently Qualifies for the SCBDA Outstanding Performance Award Students have consistently participated in Region and All-State band
- York Comprehensive High School, York, SC, 2008 - 2012, Director of Bands 3rd Place SCBDA AAA State Marching Championships 2008, 2009 First Appearance at SCBDA Concert Festival since 1997. First Superior Rating (2011 - Straight Superiors) at Concert Festival since 1996 First Students selected to SCBDA All-Region Band since 2000. First Student selected to SCBDA All-State Band since 2000.
- Florence Chapel Middle School, Duncan, SC, 2006-2008, Director of Bands. Recipient of the 2007 and 2008 Outstanding Performance Award Received Straight Superior Ratings at the 2007 and 2008 South Carolina Band Directors’ Association Concert Festival
- Berry Shoals Intermediate School, Duncan, SC, 2004-06, Director of Bands. Received Straight Superior Ratings at SCBDA Concert Festival in 2005 and 2006.
- James F. Byrnes High School, Duncan, SC, Assistant Director of Bands. 2006 South Carolina AAAA State Champions
- South Carolina Band Directors Association, Region Band - Conductor, 2008
- University of South Carolina Summer Band Camp, Concert Band Conductor, 2008
- Lancaster County Honor Band, Middle School Clinician, January, 2011
- Dean of Students, Furman University Band and Orchestra Camp, 2006-2009
Non Career Related Work
- St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Matins Choir Director and Instrumental Coordinator, 2013 - present
- Furman University Bands, Work Crew Captain, Fall 1998 - Spring 2002
Activities
- Palmetto Concert Band, President, 2019 - 2022
- Palmetto Concert Band, Vice President, 2018-2019
- SCBDA Concert State Committee, Chairman, 2012 - 2022
- South Carolina Band Directors Association, Concert Festival Junior Site and Senior Site Chair and Committee Member
- Board of the Palmetto Concert Band, 2012 - 2014, 2023 - present
- Furman University Bands, President, Drum Major, Section Leader, and Principle Trumpet, 2001-2002
- Furman Chapter of CMENC, President, Treasurer, and Brass Representative
- Converse Wind Ensemble, 2004-2009
- Palmetto Concert Band, 2003-present
- Poinsett Wind Ensemble, 2015 - present
- Pelham Falls Brass Quintet, Manager and Principal Trumpet
Awards
National Band Association award for Marching Band, 2008 and 2009 Inducted into Phi Beta Mu Bandmaster’s Fraternity Inducted into Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society. Wind/Percussion Fellowship, University of South Carolina Dean’s List at Furman University Recipient of Furman Wind and Percussion Scholarship Recipient of the Harvey Lambert Endowed Scholarship Recipient of the Charlie Spivak Endowed Scholarship
References
- Leah Sarantopoulus, Beechwood Middle School, 1340 Hwy. 378 West, Lexington, SC, 29072, 803-821-5700, lsarantopoulus@lexington1.net
- Gloria Jenkinson, Beechwood Middle School, 1340 Hwy. 378 West, Lexington, SC, 29072, 803-238-8921, gjenkinson@lexington1.net
- Jerry Gatch, Newberry College, 2100 College Street, Newberry, SC, 29108, 803-239-6596, jgatch@hotmail.com
- Les Hicken, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC, 29613, 864-704-7879, les.hicken@furman.edu
- Jay Bocook, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC, 29613, 864-363-9048, jay.bocook@furman.edu
Affiliations
- Phi Beta Mu
Certification
- Certified Music Education, SC Department of Education
Timeline
Music Department Manager/ Director of Bands
Beechwood Middle School
07.2019 - Current
Music Director
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
04.2013 - Current
Middle School Band Director
Lexington Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2019
Director of Bands
York Comprehensive High School
01.2008 - 01.2012
Director of Bands
Florence Chapel Middle School
01.2006 - 01.2008
Director of Bands
Berry Shoals Intermediate School
01.2004 - 01.2006
Graduate Assistant and Teaching Assistant
University of South Carolina
07.2002 - 05.2004
Assistant Director of Bands
James F. Byrnes High School
Master of Music Education -
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Music -
Furman University
- Certified Music Education, SC Department of Education
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