I am a versatile musician, educator, and conductor based in Asheville, North Carolina. For decades I have taught bands and choirs, directed orchestras, and performed as a soloist and ensemble musician in school and community settings. I am have an NC CDL A & B with a passenger endorsement and have been working with Alpha-Omega Transportation since 20218, while continuing to mentor students, arrange music, and contribute to community and church music programs.…

David C. Woodard, Jr.

I am a versatile musician, educator, and conductor based in Asheville, North Carolina. For decades I have taught bands and choirs, directed orchestras, and performed as a soloist and ensemble musician in school and community settings. I am have an NC CDL A & B with a passenger endorsement and have been working with Alpha-Omega Transportation since 20218, while continuing to mentor students, arrange music, and contribute to community and church music programs.…

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I am a versatile musician, educator, and conductor based in Asheville, North Carolina. For decades I have taught bands and choirs, directed orchestras, and performed as a soloist and ensemble musician in school and community settings.

I am have an NC CDL A & B with a passenger endorsement and have been working with Alpha-Omega Transportation since 20218, while continuing to mentor students, arrange music, and contribute to community and church music programs.

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Skills

Experience Level

Vocal
Expert
Lead Vocal
Expert
Instrumental
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Soloist at Asheville Symphony Chorus and Chamber Chorus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Former soloist; performed Sing-Along Messiah selections in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Interim String Orchestra Director at Enka Middle School and Enka High School
May 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
Directed string orchestra programs; May 2016 – June 2017.
Interim String Orchestra Director at Enka Intermediate
January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Directed string program; January 2017 – June 2017.
Interim Choral Director at Erwin Middle School
March 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Directed choral ensembles; March 2015 – end of 2014/15 school year.
President at Music Education Consultants, Inc.
August 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Led music education consultancy; 2011–2013.
Marching Instructor, Substitute-Teacher-Conductor at N. Buncombe High School Band
August 1, 2011 - Present
Instructed marching band; substitute-conductor; August 2011 – Present.
Band/General Music Teacher at CE Williams Middle School
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Band and general music teaching; 2008–2010.
Clinician - Wind-Percussion Director at Tri-District Consortium
July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Clinician and wind/percussion director; July 2009.
Clinician - District Junior Concert Band Clinic at Charleston Southern University (Ladson, SC)
February 26, 2010 - February 27, 2010
February 26–27, 2010 clinic for District Junior Concert Band.
Junior Concert Band Director at Irmo Middle School
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 2005
Directed junior concert band; 1980–2005.
Director, Irmo High School Bands at Irmo High School
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Concert, marching and jazz bands; 2005–2007.
Lead Band Teacher at Lexington School District Five
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Lead band teacher; 2007–2008.
Fine Arts Representative at Extra-Curricular Salary and Funding Committee
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2006
Fine arts funding and programming liaison; 2000–2006.
Singer - Bass Section Leader / Handbell Ringer at Shandon Presbyterian Church
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 2008
Paid singing and handbell responsibilities; 1986–2008.
Music Director at West Columbia First Baptist Church
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1983
Restarted handbell choir and started Young Adult Choir; 1980–1983.
Interim Music Director at Greenlawn Baptist Church
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1980
Interim music director; 1979–1980.
Interim Music Director at Barnwell First Baptist Church
February 1, 1979 - June 30, 1979
Interim music director; February 1979 – June 1979.
Co-chair, Fine Arts Strategic Planning Committee at Not specified
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2006
Co-chaired fine arts strategic planning; 2000–2006.
Lead Band Teacher at Lexington School District Five
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Lead band teacher; 2007–2008.
Soloist at Asheville Symphony Chorus and Chamber Chorus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Soloist appearances in Messiah performances; 2017, 2018, 2019.
Interim String Orchestra Director at Enka Middle and High Schools
May 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Directed string orchestras for middle and high school ensembles.
Marching Instructor / Substitute-Teacher-Conductor at N. Buncombe HS Band
August 1, 2011 - Present
Marching instruction and substitute-teacher-conductor for various bands, choruses and strings programs.
Clinician at SCBDA District Junior Concert Band: Region Four Clinic
February 26, 2010 - February 27, 2010
Clinic at Charleston Southern University, Ladson, SC; February 26-27, 2010.
Junior Concert Band Directors at Irmo Middle / Irmo High School Bands
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 2007
Directed Junior Concert Band (1980–2005); Irmo High School Bands: Concert, Marching and Jazz (2005–2007).
Bass Section Leader / Handbell Ringer at Shandon Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 2008
Paid singer; bass section leader and handbell ringer; 1986–2008.
at Barnwell First Baptist
February 1, 1979 - June 30, 1979
February–June 1979.

Education

Bachelor in Music Education at University of South Carolina
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1979
Masters in Music Education – MME at University of South Carolina
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
SC Certification, Music Education (Masters +30 hrs) at University of South Carolina
January 1, 2005 - December 26, 2025
Bachelor in Music Education - BME at University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1979
Masters in Music Education - MME at University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
Master’s +30 hrs SC Certification, Music Education at University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

SC Certification, Music Education (Masters +30 hrs)
January 1, 2005 - December 26, 2025
CDL A & B w/ Passenger Endorsement
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Entrepreneur & Transportation CDL A & B w/ Passenger Endorsement
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Other