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Dee Murphy
Director of Bands, Theodore Roosevelt College and Career Academy
Location: Jefferson City, MO United States
Joined: Mar 5th, 2008

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Mr. Dee Murphy
Mr. Dee Murphy is a proud Gary native and graduate of the great Roosevelt High School. Mr. Murphy is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Lane College in Jackson, TN having earned a Bachelor of Arts Instrumental degree, and is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity Inc. Mr. Murphy is a student at Ball State University where he is pursuing his masters in Educational Leadership. He currently holds the position of Director of Bands at Theodore Roosevelt. His experience working with youth has spanned over a decade and his ensembles always put on a show.

The �Mighty Golden Panther Band� is currently under the direction of Mr. Dee Murphy. The band boasts a strong and dedicated membership ranging in numbers from 20-45. The �Mighty Golden Panther Band� has a long and strong history of musicianship and pageantry that keeps you on the edge of your seat and wanting for more! The band also features the premier dance group in the city, the �Golden Satin Dolls�. These talented young ladies range from grades 8-12 and are under the direction of Miss Von Murphy. They are trained in the basics of Ballet, Tap, as well as Jazz, and are a sought after feature that performs with the band during events.

My Interview Question

What are your views on the state of the HBCU today?

Experience

I currently work with Theodore Roosevelt College and Career Academy as Director of Bands
I have 0 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.

IPS Director of Bands | John Marshall Community High School
From August 2012 to Current • 14 year(s)
Directing band programs at high school level.

Band Director | Arlington Community High School
From August 2010 to June 2012 • 2 year(s)
Directing band programs including All City Band Super Bowl Band Experience.

Band Camp Facilitator | Lane College
From August 2008 to August 2009 • 1 year(s)
Facilitating band camp activities and programs.

Recruitment Ambassador | Lincoln University
From January 2005 to December 2008 • 3 year(s)
Recruiting students for university band program.

Volunteer Worker | Proviso East High School
From June 2006 to August 2008 • 2 year(s)
Volunteer work in partnership with Chicago Alumni Chapter for Battle of the Bands.

Band Camp Facilitator | Lincoln University
From June 2005 to August 2008 • 3 year(s)
Facilitating band camp activities and programs.

Drum-Major Trainer and Facilitator | Gary Roosevelt High School
From June 2004 to August 2008 • 4 year(s)
Training drum majors and facilitating band camp activities.

Summer Camp Counselor | City Of Gary
From June 2006 to August 2006 • 0 year(s)
Providing supervision and activities for youth during summer camp.

Band Camp Facilitator | Gary West Side High School
From June 2005 to August 2006 • 1 year(s)
Volunteer facilitator for band camp programs.

Summer Camp Staff | Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Indiana
From June 2004 to August 2005 • 1 year(s)
Working with youth at John Will Anderson Site during summer programs.

Big Brother Mentor | Lincoln University of Missouri
From January 2003 to December 2004 • 1 year(s)
Mentoring students through Big Brother Mentor Program.

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