August 18, 2016

Jonathan Weedman is beginning his fourth year as the Elementary Band and Orchestra Director in the Conifer- Evergreen area. He is starting his thirteenth year as a music teacher in the public schools and his sixteenth year of teaching music. Before moving to Colorado, he performed, taught private trumpet lessons, and taught elementary general music in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. He has a Masters of Music Education degree from the University of North Texas and a Bachelors of Music Education degree from Murray State University, located in Kentucky. Mr. Weedman, his wife, Amanda, and Oliver (their spoiled cat), are thankful to live in the ConiferEvergreen area of this beautiful state. When Mr. Weedman is not teaching or performing on the trumpet, you might find him fly-fishing, hunting, going for a hike, enjoying an ATV ride in the great outdoors, or traveling to different parts of the world. He is delighted to have the opportunity to serve as your elementary director. “We want students to believe they belong, that they have a special place, and to know they have a unique importance and value in our group. We also want our students to have enriching opportunities and to become life-long learners.” “It’s not just instruction on instrument technique…it’s so much more…” “The band and orchestra experience creates a context for learning where students develop musicianship, embrace responsibility, and value the unique cohesion of our classroom community. We offer quality, rigorous instruction experiences that enable our elementary students to develop into successful middle school and high school senior band and orchestra members in the years ahead. ” “It’s an exciting time to be your elementary school band and orchestra teacher. I am pleased that you and your child have taken the opportunity to explore playing an instrument.” -Mr. Weedman