Eden MSHS Band - Directors

Mrs. Annette Bahun - Director of 4-6th Grade Bands

Hello!

My name is Mrs. Bahun and I am the 4-6th grade band director here at Eden. I obtained a Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from Ithaca College, where I studied under Rodney Winther and Edward Gobrecht. I also hold both a Master of Music in Music Education and a Masters in Elementary Education degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

In addition to teaching, I have volunteered my talents as a flutist with the award-winning American Legion Band of the Tonawandas for the past 36 years. The band has won numerous national and international titles, including a Gold Medal award for outstanding performance at the 1992 Pacific Basin International Music Festival in Sydney, Australia. The band performs over 30 concerts and parades annually.

In addition to teaching and performing, I enjoy gardening, bicycling, cross-country skiing, yoga, and spending time with my family and friends.

My professional affiliations include being an active member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA), and the Erie County Music Educators Association (ECMEA).

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at (716) 992-3637 x4114 or via email at abahun@edencsd.org.

Mr. Myles Kifner - Director of 7-12th Grade Bands

Hello!

My name is Mr. Kifner and I am the Eden Middle & High School Director of Bands, grades 7-12, where I direct the Junior High Band (comprised of students in grades 7 and 8) and the Senior High Band (comprised of students in grades 9 through 12). I am a former alumna of the Eden Central School District, class of 2014, and I currently reside in Hamburg. Along with teaching curricular ensembles, I currently hold the positions of GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) advisor, Pit Orchestra director, and Jazz Ensemble director. I obtained my Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from Fredonia State University where I studied trombone under Mr. Carl Mazzio and Mr. Jonathan Lombardo. I also hold a Master of Music in Music Education degree from Buffalo State University. Before coming back to Eden, I previously taught at the Cleveland Hill Union Free School District, Springville Griffith Institute Central School District, Pembroke Central School District, and Lyndonville Central School District. Some of my favorite activities include cooking, hiking, spinning, kayaking, cycling, cross-country skiing, and spending time with family and friends! My professional affiliations include being an active member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA), and the Erie County Music Educators Association (ECMEA).

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at (716) 992-3637 x2152 or via email at mkifner@edencsd.org.

I look forward to another wonderful year of music-making!