I am a highly motivated musician with a wide range of experience in music composition, arrangement, and conducting. I have had the pleasure of working with students of various age groups, from elementary to high school, and enjoy mentoring and helping them develop their musical skills. Over the years, I've also had the opportunity to compose and arrange music for competitive marching bands and wind bands, as well as produce original electronic orchestral music. My professional journey has been enriched by my roles as a band director in multiple school districts, where I've managed staff, coordinated productions, and integrated technology into the classroom. I am passionate about music education and composition, and I continuously strive to create engaging and inspiring musical experiences for my students and audiences.

Brandon F. Psenicka

I am a highly motivated musician with a wide range of experience in music composition, arrangement, and conducting. I have had the pleasure of working with students of various age groups, from elementary to high school, and enjoy mentoring and helping them develop their musical skills. Over the years, I've also had the opportunity to compose and arrange music for competitive marching bands and wind bands, as well as produce original electronic orchestral music. My professional journey has been enriched by my roles as a band director in multiple school districts, where I've managed staff, coordinated productions, and integrated technology into the classroom. I am passionate about music education and composition, and I continuously strive to create engaging and inspiring musical experiences for my students and audiences.

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I am a highly motivated musician with a wide range of experience in music composition, arrangement, and conducting. I have had the pleasure of working with students of various age groups, from elementary to high school, and enjoy mentoring and helping them develop their musical skills. Over the years, I’ve also had the opportunity to compose and arrange music for competitive marching bands and wind bands, as well as produce original electronic orchestral music.

My professional journey has been enriched by my roles as a band director in multiple school districts, where I’ve managed staff, coordinated productions, and integrated technology into the classroom. I am passionate about music education and composition, and I continuously strive to create engaging and inspiring musical experiences for my students and audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Band Director, Grades 4 and 5 at Garden City School District
January 1, 2017 - Present
Directed concert bands, pop band, beginner band, and provided small-group lessons. Responsibilities include instrument instruction, recruiting, mentoring, producing a full-grade musical, coordinating a student-run stage crew, and implementing technology in classroom and school-wide activities.
Band Director, Grades 9-12 at Garden City School District
January 1, 2017 - July 19, 2025
Directed concert band, competitive marching band, jazz bands, winter guard, music theory, and provided small-group lessons. Created the conceptual, visual, and musical design for the award-winning marching band. Managed a staff of 10-12 instructors, and was responsible for instrument instruction, recruiting, and mentoring.
Freelance Music Composer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2005 - Present
Composed and arranged music for various groups and genres, including award-winning competitive marching band arrangements, original music for wind bands from beginner to advanced levels, and electronic orchestral music released on major streaming platforms.
Middle School General Music and Chorus Teacher at Bridgeport City Schools
July 31, 2002 - July 19, 2025
Provided general music and choral instruction to middle school students.
Band Director, Grades 5-12 at Andover Public Schools
August 31, 2001 - July 19, 2025
Directed concert band, marching band, jazz band, jazz combos, and beginner band. Responsibilities included instrument instruction and recruiting.
Band Director, Grades 4 and 5 at Garden City School District
January 1, 2017 - Present
Directed Concert Bands, Pop Band, Beginner Band, and small-group lessons. Responsibilities included instrument instruction, recruiting beginner and intermediate students, and mentoring. Produced a full-grade musical and coordinated a student-run stage crew. Played a role in implementing technology in the classroom and school-wide activities.
Band Director, Grades 9-12 at Garden City School District
December 31, 2017 - July 19, 2025
Directed Concert Band, competitive Marching Band, 2 Jazz Bands, Winter Guard, Music Theory, and small-group lessons. Responsibilities included instrument instruction, recruiting, and mentoring. Created conceptual design, visual design, and musical arrangements for the award-winning Garden City Marching Band program for 15 years. Also hired and managed a staff of 10-12 instructors.
Freelance Music Composer
January 1, 2005 - Present
Composed and arranged music across a range of groups and genres, including award-winning arrangements for competitive marching bands and original music for beginner to advanced wind bands. Created electronic orchestral music released on major streaming platforms.
Middle School General Music and Chorus Teacher at Bridgeport City Schools
July 31, 2002 - July 19, 2025
Provided general music and choral instruction to middle school students.
Band Director, Grades 5-12 at Andover Public Schools
August 31, 2001 - July 19, 2025
Directed Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Combos, and Beginner Band. Responsibilities included instrument instruction and recruiting.

Education

Master of Music at Hofstra University
January 1, 2003 - August 31, 2005
Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 1994 - May 31, 1998

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment