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Gary Bernice
Springfield Public Schools

Springfield, MA

 

Gary Bernice is the director of Springfield’s High School of Science and Technology Concert Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and Stomp Percussion Ensemble. As co-founder and co-director of Springfield’s Mentoring through Music Program, he coaches chamber ensembles and teaches group and individual music lessons after school.

Gary Bernice graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and holds a Master of Music in Music Education, both from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. In 2006, he completed an honors thesis through the Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts titled Students’ Beliefs about Relevant Curriculum in the Secondary Urban Music Classroom.

In 2008, Gary Bernice received the Pioneer Valley Distinguished Teaching Award and currently serves on the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Arts Education Advisory Council. He resides in Springfield with his family and remains an active musician and advocate for the Springfield community.

 

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