Goddard Instrumental Music Directors
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Mr. Brett Morrison (Director of Bands - Goddard Middle School) earned his Bachelor's in Music from Wichita State University where he studied with Robert Grimm, John Hagstrom, and Tim McCool. After finishing his undergraduate work, he moved to Colorado to begin preparation for graduate school at the University of Northern Colorado. At the University of Northern Colorado Mr. Morrison studied trumpet with Mr. Bill Pfund, participated in UNC's nationally recognized jazz program, earned his Master?s of Music and completed his teacher licensure program. After student teaching, Mr. Morrison became the Director of Bands for the Atoka Public School District in Atoka, Oklahoma; a position which he held for four years. Mr. Morrison is a member of MENC and has been a member of the International Trumpet Guild.
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Mr. Dane Danielsen |
Dane H. Danielsen is the incoming Director of Instrumental Music at Goddard High School in Goddard, KS. A native of Andover, KS, Mr. Danielsen was a recipient of the Presidential honor Scholarship. He attended Friends University at Wichita, where he earned his Bachelor of Music Education Degree in 2008 and later attended Kansas State University at Manhattan, earning his Master of Music Education Degree in 2010 with an emphasis in Instrumental Wind Band Conducting, under the guidance of Dr. Frank Tracz.
Mr. Danielsen began his teaching career at Andover Central High School in Andover, KS where he taught instrumental music grades 5-12 for four years as a College intern. In 2008, he was named the Graduate Assistant at Kansas State University. Upon graduating Mr. Danielsen was selected as the Director of Bands at Hugoton School District in Hugoton, KS, where he taught for two years.
During Mr. Danielsen’s tenure at Hugoton School District, band enrollment at the High School increased by 40% in just two years. The entire Instrumental Band program grew an overall 33% throughout the district, while under the direction of Mr. Danielsen. Numerous Hugoton High School band students carried their musical endeavors onto various Universities throughout Kansas and Oklahoma, receiving scholarships for both Band and Choir. Mr. Danielsen’s professional affiliations include KMEA, ITG, and MENC. He is also an alumni member of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity. |
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Mr. Paul Schapker (Director of Bands - Challenger Intermediate School) was born and raised in Kansas City. Mr. Schapker received an undergraduate degree in music education from the University of Kansas. He gained significant performing experience in a variety of university ensembles, including Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, the Marching Jayhawks and the Men's Basketball Band. Having never participated in a beginning band program, Mr. Schapker became fascinated with student musical development in its earliest stages. Through his work at the Midwestern Music Academy, an adjunct position in Morrison, Oklahoma, and an extensive private studio, Mr. Schapker has focused on finding ways to help all students be successful in band. Having completed his Masters of Music in wind band conducting from Oklahoma State University, Mr. Schapker is very excited to join the Goddard district as the intermediate band director. |
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Ms. Pam Lawson (Orchestra Director, Challenger/Discovery) is a native of Wichita, Kansas and began playing the violin in the Wichita Public School System. She earned her Bachelors degree in Music Education from Friends University and a Masters of Arts in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from the University of Phoenix. She is also a Nationally Board Certified. As an undergraduate, she studied violin with James Caesar, Nancy Lutrell, Jacquelyn Dillon, and Andrej Grabiec. In 2005, Ms. Lawson has been awarded the Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. She is in demand as an adjudicator and clinician. Her performing experiences include the Hutchinson Symphony Orchestra, Associate Concertmistress for the Fayetteville Symphony and free lancing with the Wilson, Florence, and Wilmington Symphony Orchestras. Ms. Lawson has served as Principal 2nd Violin for the Long Bay Symphony Orchestra in Myrtle Beach, SC and coached the string sections for the Long Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra. She has also worked with the Gifted and Talented Program for Georgetown County Schools, teaching stringed instruments to under-privileged children. She is a member of MENC. You can email her by clicking here.
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