Bryon Graeber
Band Director, Valley Springs Middle School
I have proudly been the band director at Valley Springs Middle School since 2018
Education:
Appalachian State University, BS in Music Education
Member of National Association of Music Education, North Carolina Band Directors Association, Phi Mu Alpha Professional Music Fraternity
Information:
* Taught band in Carroll County, VA, Reidsville, NC, and Asheville, NC.
* All County Clinician for Rockingham County, NC in 2017 and Caldwell County, NC in 2018.
* All District Clinician for NW District Concert Band in 2018.
* NC Bandmasters Award of Excellence recipient in 2019.
Why I Teach Band:
I was a shy kid in middle school and band is where I found my group of friends, my school family. I loved making music with my friends, loved the band and chorus trips and performances, and eventually became a leader in the community we built. I met many students at County and District events and eventually in college who didn't have the same positive experience that I had. I became determined that I wanted to become a teacher and provide that musical, family community for my students. I believe that everyone, at some point in their life, should learn to play a musical instrument or learn to sing. The arts enrich our lives in ways we never imagine. They give us life, hope, and joy as well as a place to release our pain and fears.