Jon has a full career of experience teaching Pre-K through 12th grade in the NC Public Schools, including Concert Band, Marching Band, Chorus, Guitar, Recorder, Ukulele, Drumming, Mallets, K-5 General Music. After retirement, Jon began working at a private school in Caldwell County. In addition, he has 11 years of church music experience directing Choir, Praise Band, Handbells, children's music, cantatas, and Instrumental ensembles. Jon is a graduate of Wake Forest University with a B.A. Music Education. I currently serve as a City Councilman in Lenoir, NC, which really helps with budgeting and strategic planning. Services include direct consulting, face to face mentorship, and accessing the needs of your program or church.
Support Your Favorite School.
Many chorus, band, and general music classes benefit from an experienced teacher/clinician visiting their classroom. Extra ears, eyes, and ideas can be a huge boost to a program. Help preparing for concerts, festivals, MPA, and special project takes lots of effort. If you would like to support your favorite program by paying for a visit from Purple Squirrel, click the link below.
Clinician with your School Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, Elementary Program, Handbells, or Marching Band.
Purple Squirrel can visit your school ensemble for help preparing for a concert, MPA, or any special project. Click the button below for full details and pricing.
Church Music Clinician and Consulting.
Purple Squirrel can visit your church and offer mentorship, needs assessment, planning strategies and meeting with church leadership for strategic planning.
Instrument repair and purchases through Chapman Music.